Driving

Scotland rugby internationalist Adam Hastings

Scotland rugby star Adam Hastings banned from driving

Heart-warming moment couple surprise each other during proposal.

Best videos: Heart-warming moment pair surprise each other in proposal

Mike Johns got stuck in a driverless car when it wouldn't stop circling a car park.

Watch: Man trapped in driverless car that keeps going round in circles

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Three quarters look forward to the drive home for Christmas, as it’s a key part of their annual traditions.

Average drive home for X-mas will cover 94 miles and 11 festive songs

Scotsman author Steven Chisholm with the Kia EV3 Air in Frost Blue paint, in the Cotswolds

Kia EV3 review - electric SUV Kia thinks will be an all-time great

(Images: Bing/Getty Images/Pexels)

I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

Scotsman contributor Jim McGill poses with the Omoda E5

Omoda E5 Review: Omoda E5 Review: 'impressive' sub-£35k Chinese SUV

Steven chisholm with the 2024 Kia Sorento test car

2024 Kia Sorento PHEV review: 7-seater's practicality & real EV range

Driver jailed after deliberately running over student

CCTV shows driver deliberately plough into student outside club

Andrew Currie, Renault Franchise Manager, Arnold Clark, Aidan Chesters, Scenic Product Manager, Renault UK, and Alisdair Suttie, President ASMW celebrating the win by the Forth Bridge with the Renault E-Scenic

Renault Scenic E-Tech wins top prize at Scottish Car of the Year 2024

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

The speed limit in Edinburgh’s urban streets was lowered to 20mph between 2016 and 2018 (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

20mph speed limit is about saving lives, not raising revenue Scotsman comment

Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

Watch: Snow expected to hit rush hour as new yellow warnings issued

Watch: Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary

Watch: Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary

The DVLA has said it is carefully considering the sheriff’s determination.

Could toddler's tragic death spark overhaul of older driver licensing?

Scotsman writer Steven Chisholm with the 2024 Toyota Prius ahead of a test drive near Loch Lomond. Credit Steven Chisholm

2024 Toyota Prius review - why I’d actually consider buying one

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

Osman with his latest car, a Citroen DS4, which is on finance after wife Maria told him to stop buying cars on Facebook Marketplace.

Watch: Man spends almost 20k on seven dodgy cars in nine months

Turning the A9 into a dual carriageway from Perth to Inverness would boost the economy and save lives (Picture: John Devlin)

SNP’s failure to build dual carriageways is costing motorists' lives Murdo Fraser

Get to grips with where taxis are set to pick up at Leeds Train Station and drop off points at Bramham Park ahead of Leeds Festival 2024.

Explainer Leeds Festival 2024 by Uber; where private hires pick up and drop off

Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air.

Watch: Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air

Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake

The section of bus lane in Maryhill Road, Glasgow, where Alastair Dalton was fined. (Photo by The Scotsman)

The shock of being fined for driving in a bus lane - Alastair Dalton

The Rolls-Royce Spectre parked near Leaderfoot Viaduct . Credit: Matt Allan

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV review

Steven Chisholm with the Mazda MX-5 near Almondell & Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian. Credit: Steven Chisholm

Review: 2024 Mazda MX-5

Scotsman writer Steven Chisholm takes a break from driving the Toyota C-HR PHEV in Marseilles. Credit Simon Thompson/Toyota

Toyota C-HR PHEV review

Ad Feature Traffic safety device used by 2m European drivers launches in the UK

Umar Gul's claims to reach speeds of up to 150pmh in one video Picture: Lancashire Police

Watch the moment dangerous driver filmed racing at 150mph

Jim McGill with the MX-30 R-EV in Iceland. Credit: David Smith

Mazda MX-30 R-EV review

Visually, the Hyundai Kona Electric is a leap forward from the outgoing model. Credit: Hyundai UK

Hyundai Kona Electric review: Spacious and practical EV

Careless car drivers risk hefty fines over winter.

Tips to avoid shelling out up to £18,000 in motoring fines this winter

Take car while driving with your pet this winter. First up: don't let them take the wheel...

Keep your dog safe on winter car journeys - and avoid a £20,000 fine

Jack Doolan was caught on dashcam swerving across the M25 in Hertfordshire after a space saver tyre burst. He was taken to court after the crash.

Driver caught on video swerving across M25 as tyre bursts

Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq SE L 1.5TSI review

The lorry trailer stuck on a gantry between junction 17 at Cribbs Causeway and junction 18 at Avonmouth

Motorist in court after lorry stuck pointing upwards on motorway

UK motorist convicted for driving with a bizarre item tied to his roof - after being warned

Motorist disqualified for driving with this huge item tied to roof

Here are the 10 most dog friendly road trips in Scotland

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

A few simple tips can ensure that your dog stays well when out on the road.

How to stop your dog stay safe on journeys and avoid car sickness

DVLA manages everything from driving licences to car tax

DVLA warns of driving licence delays as 100 workers strike for 15 days
There could be delays to driving licences being processed by the DVLA due to strike action from June 11

Drink & drug driver jailed after killing 17-year-old girl in car crash

Man who crashed into Downing Street charged with indecent child images

Frankie Jules-Hough. (Photo: GoFundMe)

GoFundMe for family of pregnant mum who died in crash raises over £40k

The car is seen smashing into the lorry.

Watch as driver runs a red light before smashing into a lorry

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Watch: Drug dealer attempts to evade police by driving on train tracks

You should avoid doing these things on your phone while driving - or face a fine or points on your licence.

Things you should avoid doing on your phone while driving

Mobile Speed Camera Van

Unmarked mobile speed camera vans introduced by police

Here’s how you can claim compensation from your local council if your car has been damaged by a pothole

How to claim pothole damages from your local council

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers this weekend

DVLA issues urgent warning to drivers this weekend - what to know

Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries

The UK’s most dangerous roundabouts have been revealed

Top 20 ‘most dangerous roundabouts’ in UK according to data

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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