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Drivers in London hit by almost 10 million fines over past year

A total of 9,462,185 Penalty Charge Notices were given out last year, new data from London Councils has revealed

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

The one driving offence blamed for 12 per cent surge in penalty points

Figures revealed drivers in Britain received 9.61 million points in 2024, up from 8.55 million during 2023

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Driving penalty points up 12% in a year after ‘boom’ in speed camera offences

Figures obtained by Co-op Insurance show drivers in Britain received 9.61 million points in 2024.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

‘Alarming’ rise in number of motorcyclist deaths on British roads

Some 343 riders lost their lives in crashes in 2024, up from 315 during the previous 12 months

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Smart motorways have higher rate of recorded breakdowns

The AA described the National Highways figures as ‘a major concern’.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

UK has Europe’s strongest EV market but there are ‘bumps along the road’

Pro-EV groups say the lack of purchase incentives, perception of public charging infrastructure and the taxation system are putting some people off.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

Minister seeks to ease road safety concerns over brighter LED headlights

Motorists say they are feeling the strain of brighter headlights ‘more than ever before’, according to the AA.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Two out of five young passengers killed in car crashes not wearing seat belt

The AA Charitable Trust, which conducted the research, said it highlights the ‘simple importance of wearing a seat belt’.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

‘Frightening’ rise in wrong-way driving sparks call for signage and road layout review

At least 988 incidents involving ‘oncoming vehicles’ reported on England’s motorways in year to November 17

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

‘Frightening’ rise in wrong-way motorway driving

National Highways figures show 988 incidents involving ‘oncoming vehicles’ were reported on England’s motorways in the year to November 17.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024