Motoring

Fodor's Travel's list says the route is 'steadily changing the region’s culture'

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NC500 named on guide's ‘no travel’ list due to 'disgusting' overtourism

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA

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Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

The byelaws were recently reviewed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority

The byelaws were recently reviewed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority

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Laws to address 'irresponsible behaviour' at Loch Lomond come into force

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

A record £36 million is being spent on road safety in 2024-25

A record £36 million is being spent on road safety in 2024-25

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Scottish Government to consult on speed limit changes amid rising road deaths

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1000 fine if stopped by the police

In the worst-case scenario you could face a £1000 fine if stopped by the police

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Drivers are facing £1000 fines for this common headlight mistake

Motorists paying for car insurance in monthly installments could be facing costs up to 50% higher

Motorists paying for car insurance in monthly installments could be facing costs up to 50% higher

Why car insurance is getting so expensive across the UK

The Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 in Argyll and Bute has been blighted by landslips in recent years, forcing ministers to explore long and medium-term fixes.

The Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 in Argyll and Bute has been blighted by landslips in recent years, forcing ministers to explore long and medium-term fixes.

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More than £16m spent on Rest and Be Thankful redesign in less than four years

Highland residents are being hit with fraudulent text messages about parking fines

Highland residents are being hit with fraudulent text messages about parking fines

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Highland Council issues fake parking fine scam warning

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

There are thousands of speed cameras located across the UK

There are thousands of speed cameras located across the UK

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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works

The purchase of an additional 14 coaches will take the bus firm's total fleet number to 38

The purchase of an additional 14 coaches will take the bus firm's total fleet number to 38

Scottish transport business announces expansion of electric bus fleet

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

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

A recent survey of 1000 people conducted by Opinion Matters has found that 60% supported LEZs

A recent survey of 1000 people conducted by Opinion Matters has found that 60% supported LEZs

Support for rollout of low-emission zones in Scotland growing, poll suggests

A twenty miles per hour road marking

A twenty miles per hour road marking

Glasgow City Council

Thousands of Glasgow roads set to have speed limit cut to create 'safer streets'

A number of cars have been caught speeding on the road

A number of cars have been caught speeding on the road

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New speed camera on busy Scottish road to come into operation next week

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

Drivers warned they face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1000 fine

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DVLA £1000 fine warning to anyone who passed their test before 2015

Images supplied

Images supplied

East Renfrewshire Council

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Busy Scottish road to close for one year as £22.7 million revamp begins

Arnold Clark has closed one of its showrooms in Dundee

Arnold Clark has closed one of its showrooms in Dundee

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Major car retailer closes Scottish showroom after 30 years in business

The NC500 is a popular driving route for tourists

The NC500 is a popular driving route for tourists

Man banned from driving after suspected drink-driving on popular Scottish road

The NC500 is a popular driving route for tourists

The NC500 is a popular driving route for tourists

Man banned from driving after suspected drink-driving on popular Scottish road

General image of pavement parking

General image of pavement parking

East Dunbartonshire Council

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East Dunbartonshire Council reveal pavement parking law plans

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

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

Glasgow City Council

Clyde Tunnel tolls explored amid fresh calls for maintenance funding

Osprey is the UK’s fastest-growing EV rapid-charging network with over 800 charge points installed nationwide

Osprey is the UK’s fastest-growing EV rapid-charging network with over 800 charge points installed nationwide

Electric car chargers installed at popular Highlands tourist spot

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed

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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More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Is your car tax band changing?

A Peugeot electric car plugged into a EV charging point

A Peugeot electric car plugged into a EV charging point

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'Half-hearted, piecemeal, chaotic': Why the UK isn’t ready for electric cars

It's worth getting the facts on which cars are impacted by Low Emissions Zone rules

It's worth getting the facts on which cars are impacted by Low Emissions Zone rules

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Facts are important in discussions of Low Emissions Zones

The proposed plans are for a 'debris shelter' at the Rest and Be Thankful

The proposed plans are for a 'debris shelter' at the Rest and Be Thankful

Rest and Be Thankful

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Landslide problem on notorious Scots road 'a priority' for Government

The driver was caught going more than 100 mph

The driver was caught going more than 100 mph

Police Scotland

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'Not driving on a race track': Driver caught going 103 mph near Glasgow

Thomas Hein, 25, from Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany, was killed in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway on July 14

Thomas Hein, 25, from Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany, was killed in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway on July 14

Police Scotland

Police identify man killed in HGV crash in Dumfries and Galloway

PRIME road sign near Buachaille Etive Mòr on the A82

PRIME road sign near Buachaille Etive Mòr on the A82

Motorcyclist safety 'improved' by road markings designed using psychology

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988

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UK drivers warned of £1000 fine for overlooked licence detail

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

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The eye test you need to pass to drive safely ahead of DVLA's eyesight changes

A spectator has died after falling ill at the Jim Clark Rally

A spectator has died after falling ill at the Jim Clark Rally

Police Scotland

Spectator dies while watching rally car event in Scottish Borders

Jonny McFarlane's car smashed into the gates of Downing Street

Jonny McFarlane's car smashed into the gates of Downing Street

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My 'cursed' car rammed the gates at 10 Downing Street, stunned Scot says

Man, 79, dies after car hits bridge in the Highlands

Man, 79, dies after car hits bridge in the Highlands

Man, 79, dies after car hits bridge in the Highlands

Outlander star Sam Heughan appeared at the Scottish Motorcycle Show over the weekend

Outlander star Sam Heughan appeared at the Scottish Motorcycle Show over the weekend

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'What are you thinking?': Outlander's Sam Heughan faces backlash over Instagram post

Forbes made the pledge ahead of the hustings in Glenrothes tonight

Forbes made the pledge ahead of the hustings in Glenrothes tonight

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Kate Forbes pledges to get A9 dualled as quickly as possible

Police officers use an electric powered vehicle during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow

Police officers use an electric powered vehicle during the Cop26 summit in Glasgow

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Police reject claims lack of charging points has left electric vehicles parked

Police had flagged down a black Audi

Police had flagged down a black Audi

Motorist drives car at police motorcyclist in 'attempted murder' bid

Jeremy Clarkson has made a number of comments about Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Jeremy Clarkson has made a number of comments about Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

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These are Jeremy Clarkson's five worst comments about Scotland

New cameras will help spot polluting vehicles

New cameras will help spot polluting vehicles

Local government

Cameras to stop polluting cars from entering low emission zone

This adorable photo of a puppy meeting a lamb was sent to our sister paper The Scottish Farmer by Sarah Bateman

This adorable photo of a puppy meeting a lamb was sent to our sister paper The Scottish Farmer by Sarah Bateman

Photos of the week

Photos of the week

Lambs, lightning strikes, and Bond cars: the best photos of the last week

Sir Sean Connery's Aston Martin DB5

Sir Sean Connery's Aston Martin DB5

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Sean Connery’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 makes nearly £2m at auction

Edinburgh success spurs calls for faster action on 20mph speed limit

Edinburgh success spurs calls for faster action on 20mph speed limit

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh success spurs calls for faster action on 20mph speed limit

Chloe Grant is hoping to turn professional one day

Chloe Grant is hoping to turn professional one day

'As long as I'm driving I'm happy': Meet the Scots racing star tipped for big things

The group said its supporters deflated tyres on 45 SUVs in the city on Wednesday night.

The group said its supporters deflated tyres on 45 SUVs in the city on Wednesday night.

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Activists threaten to deflate tyres of 'dangerous' SUVs at Edinburgh Fringe

Image Credit: HM Coastguard - Western Isles, Skye and Lochaber

Image Credit: HM Coastguard - Western Isles, Skye and Lochaber

Car gets stuck in sinking sand on Scottish beach - prompting Coastguard warning

Inspector Michelle Burns says they want to reduce the

Inspector Michelle Burns says they want to reduce the

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Police to patrol roads in east of Scotland to improve motorbike safety

When selling cars, 32% compromise on price for the sake of a quick sale, study finds

When selling cars, 32% compromise on price for the sake of a quick sale, study finds

When selling cars, 32% compromise on price for the sake of a quick sale, study finds