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Driving
06:07, 19 JUL 2024
France driving laws you must know if you're taking a road trip this summer
France holidays
Several European holiday destinations have different road rules that can easily catch tourists out, and one of these is France. With the Olympics coming up, thousands of tourists will descend on the country and get behind the wheel.
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Expert issues '15-minute window' warning over keyless entry where 'cars can be stolen'
Driving
A security engineer has warned that 'sleeping' keyfobs could offer a precious window in which to take advantage of the key as a result of keyless entry
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Drivers warned over little-known rules that could cost them fortune if broken
Driving
In the UK there are hundreds of rules and regulations for drivers to adhere to, however, there are some little-known rules that could end up costing motorists a small fortune
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Warning over 15-minute window where certain cars 'can be stolen'
Driving
Car thefts are more than 40% higher than they were a decade ago with opportunistic thieves now taking advantage of keyless entry vehicles, warned one security expert
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'Intrusive and creepy' AI speed cameras to spy inside cars in search of drivers on phone
Artificial Intelligence
Privacy campaigners are raging over the new spy bots saying they will make everyone feel like a criminal suspect as cops use AI to crack down on motorists flouting the law
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Brit motorist stumped by motorway sign – and everyone else is confused
Driving
A motorist was baffled by a "waffly" street sign which was lacking any punctuation during a recent trip out - and it seems no one on social media could understand it either
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Desperate Brit car owners are chaining their motors to trees to stop them being nicked
Driving
Owners have been seen chaining up their Land Rovers to trees with bike locks as an extra security measure, as luxury vehicle makes it into the top 10 most stolen car in the UK three times
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Motoring expert's 5 essential car checks you should make before driving in heatwave
Motoring
A heatwave is due to hit the UK next week with temperatures of up to 30C - and if you're planning a road trip, there are some essential car checks you should make
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Bloke fined '£25 per second' for returning to car park four seconds 'too early'
Driving
Nigel Eaton, 57, was slapped with a £100 fine for breaking a 'no return within two hours' rule by just four seconds after he went back to the same retail park to return a shirt
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Learner drivers can rack up fines before even passing test due to key DVSA question
Driving
A UK driving school has warned learner drivers that they can receive points on their provisional licence before they've even passed their test, and when they're not even the one behind the wheel
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UK drink-drive limit could be shrunk to just 'one small drink' after urgent warning
Alcohol
The UK drink driving limit could be cut to the equivalent of one small glass of wine, under new plans being proposed by doctors that are backed by motoring groups
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Woman removes car air filter and uncovers insulting message left by mechanic
Driving
A woman got a bit of a shock when she removed the air filter from her car – only to find a rather rude message people assumed was left behind by the mechanic
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'Genius' hack to make little TV in car for kids – and it won't cost a penny
Travel hacks
A parent has shared a 'genius' hack for making a TV in the car seat for kids but some mums and dads are divided over the idea - the trick has since gone viral on social media
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Would-be Uber customer baffled by what shows up to 'drive' her to her destination
Uber
When TikToker Megan Million and her friend wanted a night out in Pennsylvania they needed transportation to reach their destination, but they were deep in Amish territory
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Man blasts neighbours over their seven cars – but he's soon given a reality check
Driving
The man said his neighbours have started to park two of their cars in front of his house during the day, so when he gets home he has to park in front of their house instead
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Major law change means drivers shouldn't fill up fuel tanks this week
Petrol
The UK Government has brought in new legislation to monitor any irregularities in pricing at petrol and diesel stations and this could mean big savings for motorists filling up their car
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Car insurance 'no claims' warning for drivers with nine years of good history
Driving
Many drivers are keen to protect their no claims discount - but firms may not reward you with further discounts after you've reached nine years of no claims, an expert has warned.
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Drivers discover hidden function perfect for summer trips – and it's in most cars
Driving
A TikTok user shared a video of a 'hidden' car function which many drivers don't know about. The woman demonstrated how to use the feature to avoid being blinded by the sun
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'Cannibalism' driveway epidemic as experts warn car owners 'install substantial gate’
Motoring
Motorists have been warned to 'install substantial gates' and 'do all they can to deter' the rampant 'car cannibals' stripping vehicles for parts in broad daylight
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Bus gets stuck yards from depot as smoke pours from tyres – people can't stop laughing
Driving
A bus driver has been left humiliated after his bus became stuck just moments away from the depot – but as people tried to help, the situation was only made worse
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Stunned judge mouths 'no way' as banned driver dials into court from behind the wheel
Courts
Corey Harris was appearing before a court charged with driving without a licence, but gave courtroom attendees something to laugh about when he phoned in from behind the wheel
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UK's most infamous road rage incidents – Ronnie Pickering to all-female brawl
Driving
From hair-pulling to fist-fights and sweary rants including one man screaming 'can you f***ing see me you f***ing tart', Brits are often filmed getting involved in rowdy road rage incidents
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Major UK councils ban popular Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Tesla cars from parking in bays
Motoring
Drivers of popular car makes including Kia, BMW, Mercedes and Range Rover are being warned they could be hit with fines of up to £70 if they try to park in car parks
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Tesla barrels towards train at full speed as fears over full self-driving mode grow
Motoring
Tesla owner Craig Doty II shared footage shot from the dashcam in his vehicle, which showed him narrowly avoiding a collision with a train in Ohio earlier this month
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