Motoring

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1,000 fine if stopped by the police

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Drivers are facing £1,000 fines for this common headlight mistake

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

Parents warned they could face £1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

The reason why your car alarm keeps going off (and what you can do about it)

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Don't panic! This is what to do if you lose your car keys

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

If caught speeding, you could be given a driving ban

If caught speeding, you could be given a driving ban

Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained

Move - Glyn Hopkin Nissan Colchester has moved from Wimpole Road to Ipswich Road

Move - Glyn Hopkin Nissan Colchester has moved from Wimpole Road to Ipswich Road

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Colchester's Glyn Hopkin Nissan dealership moves location - what we know

The new cameras can

The new cameras can

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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws

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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month

Partners- Will (left) and Jon (right) formed Franks Motor Company in a single weekend.

Partners- Will (left) and Jon (right) formed Franks Motor Company in a single weekend.

How brush with cancer led to 'new life' for full-time Colchester farmer

Colchester has been named second most likely place in Essex to fail your driving test

Colchester has been named second most likely place in Essex to fail your driving test

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Colchester named second most likely place in Essex to fail your driving test

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

The highest speed recorded by drivers accelerating after speed cameras in 30mph zones was 57mph

Warning to drivers as many caught speeding 100 metres after speed cameras

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

Police car with stolen vehicle

Police car with stolen vehicle

Stolen car in Chigwell returned to owner... who didn't even realise it had been taken

Ratings - Here are the top and bottom rated Colchester taxi firms

Ratings - Here are the top and bottom rated Colchester taxi firms

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Listed: Some of the best taxi firms in Colchester, according to customer reviews

Enter our competition to win tickets to the MotorFest Father's Day Weekender and embark on a high-octane adventure.

Enter our competition to win tickets to the MotorFest Father's Day Weekender and embark on a high-octane adventure.

Put the Pedal to the Metal and WIN tickets to Father's Day MotorFest

Filling up at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s or any other major forecourts, can be made cheaper when maximising fuel efficiency

Filling up at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s or any other major forecourts, can be made cheaper when maximising fuel efficiency

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Drivers filling up at Tesco, Asda and more told to remove 3 things from car

What are the unwritten rules for being a polite petrol station customer?

What are the unwritten rules for being a polite petrol station customer?

Drivers issued petrol station warnings: the five things you must know

Drivers have been urged to change their winter tyres this summer

Drivers have been urged to change their winter tyres this summer

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The simple swap drivers should make to avoid £1000s in fines over the summer

Smoking, littering and being sick are among the most annoying things passengers can do in the car, according to UK drivers.

Smoking, littering and being sick are among the most annoying things passengers can do in the car, according to UK drivers.

Drivers share the 10 most annoying things passengers do - are you guilty of any?

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

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Drivers warned of MOT failures due to often forgotten car part

The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

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Drivers warned they could be risking fines while waiting at drive-throughs

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

10 most common driving faults revealed (and they're more basic than you think)

**Pictured road is not the road which Ruth Badley says damaged her tyres**

**Pictured road is not the road which Ruth Badley says damaged her tyres**

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Driver slams Colchester's 'poor road conditions' after hefty tyre repair bill

It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence

It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence

DVLA alert to motorists following change to driving licence renewals

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

Car parking loophole to avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

The RAC are warning it is going to be a

The RAC are warning it is going to be a

'Tough year' warning to drivers as petrol prices soar by 8p per litre

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

New drivers should be banned from carrying passengers, the AA warns

A National Highways report published in December revealed that smart motorways without a hard shoulder were three times more dangerous

A National Highways report published in December revealed that smart motorways without a hard shoulder were three times more dangerous

The RAC calls for major change to 'unpopular' motorway feature

It's important to make sure your car insurance details are correct to avoid invalidating it

It's important to make sure your car insurance details are correct to avoid invalidating it

10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance without realising

From speaking under the car bonnet to your tyres rumbling, do you know what these car sounds mean and how much you might need to spend to fix them?

From speaking under the car bonnet to your tyres rumbling, do you know what these car sounds mean and how much you might need to spend to fix them?

These are 7 car warning noises that need 'immediate action' (or risk a fine)

Currently International Driving Permits are issued through the Post Office, however, this is changing from April 1

Currently International Driving Permits are issued through the Post Office, however, this is changing from April 1

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Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change

A five-mile stretch of the M25 motorway will be closed in both directions this weekend

A five-mile stretch of the M25 motorway will be closed in both directions this weekend

Drivers issued important satnav warning ahead of M25 closures

Middle lane hoggers and tailgaters are being targeted by a new National Highways campaign

Middle lane hoggers and tailgaters are being targeted by a new National Highways campaign

Middle-lane hoggers on motorways targeted by new National Highways campaign

Torched - The motorbikes left burnt out

Torched - The motorbikes left burnt out

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'Disgraceful' - Upset as vicious vandals torch and dump motorbikes in Colchester

Can you put someone else as the main driver on your car insurance? Does a black box mean you'll have a cheaper premium? Your questions answered.

Can you put someone else as the main driver on your car insurance? Does a black box mean you'll have a cheaper premium? Your questions answered.

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Car expert debunks 4 car insurance myths so you don't get caught out

The experts at Absolute Reg have provided seven simple checks you should be completing on your vehicle to help you dodge potentially hefty repair bills.

The experts at Absolute Reg have provided seven simple checks you should be completing on your vehicle to help you dodge potentially hefty repair bills.

This 20p check before your MOT could save you £200 (what you need to know)

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

How to get more money when selling your car in 2024

Monitoring - The Speed Enforcement Officers focused on the west of the county

Monitoring - The Speed Enforcement Officers focused on the west of the county

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Police catch more than 70 drivers speeding on busy Essex roads

Concern as Colchester taxi drivers register cabs in cheaper Wolverhampton

Concern as Colchester taxi drivers register cabs in cheaper Wolverhampton

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Concern as Colchester taxi drivers register cabs in cheaper Wolverhampton

Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules

Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules

Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules

Not happy - Councillor Dave Harris has raised concerns about the declining roads (Image: Canva, Dave Harris)

Not happy - Councillor Dave Harris has raised concerns about the declining roads (Image: Canva, Dave Harris)

Local government

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'Getting worse!' - Colchester road riddled with 30 potholes sparks call for action

Incident - Essex Police attended the A12 Northbound this morning to close a lane (Image: Canva, Google Maps)

Incident - Essex Police attended the A12 Northbound this morning to close a lane (Image: Canva, Google Maps)

Drivers face slow traffic on A12 Northbound following lane closure

Incident - A crash occurred this morning on the A12 Northbound (Image: Google Maps, Canva)

Incident - A crash occurred this morning on the A12 Northbound (Image: Google Maps, Canva)

Drivers face congestion after A12 Northbound crash

According to the Highway Code drivers may use front or rear fog lights but must switch them off when visibility improves

According to the Highway Code drivers may use front or rear fog lights but must switch them off when visibility improves

Drivers risk £50 fine for common winter mistake, expert warns

Incident - A tree has fallen on the B1025 and is causing delays (Image: Google Maps, Canva)

Incident - A tree has fallen on the B1025 and is causing delays (Image: Google Maps, Canva)

Fallen tree partially blocks road in Colchester causing delays and traffic congestion

A12 - A crash occurred this morning and two people have been taken to hospital (Image: Google Maps, Canva)

A12 - A crash occurred this morning and two people have been taken to hospital (Image: Google Maps, Canva)

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Two people rushed to hospital after serious rush-hour crash sees A12 closed