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Other habits that could land drivers in hot water include beeping their horn in anger or pulling over to use their phone with the engine still running

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Drivers warned they could be fined for common 'friendly warning'

The Bicester Scramble dates have been announced for 2025

The Bicester Scramble dates have been announced for 2025

Dates confirmed for 2025 Scramble events in Bicester

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Drivers warned of £70 fine for driving mistake this winter - how to avoid

Mini Convertibles at Oxford plant

Mini Convertibles at Oxford plant

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New Mini Cooper Convertible production begins in Oxford

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do

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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

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You could be fined £1,000 for driving in these winter clothes

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

The DVLA advises people to renew on its official website as it is the quickest and cheapest method

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DVLA driving licence warning for one million drivers risking £1,000 fine

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'

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

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Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

The woman with the most points on a licence is a 50-year-old with 96. Some 53 people have at least 30 points.

The woman with the most points on a licence is a 50-year-old with 96. Some 53 people have at least 30 points.

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POLL: Should drivers with more than 30 licence points redo their driving test?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

RAC issues new car MOT warning to Brits - how to avoid £1,000 fine

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

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Campaigners call for mandatory driver retraining as DVLA figures revealed

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

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

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Motorist asks DVLA to ban grandma from driving and prevent 'killing someone'

Ollie, 13, had to spend 11 weeks in hospital, learning to walk, talk and eat again, after the crash

Ollie, 13, had to spend 11 weeks in hospital, learning to walk, talk and eat again, after the crash

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Dad calls for e-scooter ban after teen son's horror crash

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

DVLA £1,000 fine warning as drivers aged over 70 risk losing their licence

Customers filling up at Tesco have been warned.

Customers filling up at Tesco have been warned.

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Warning over odd rule when filling up at Tesco petrol station

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

Common mistakes could void your car insurance and leave you open to £2,500 fines

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Drivers risking £2,500 fine and voiding their car insurance over common mistake

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Experts have slammed the potential new hike

Drivers might have to pay £175 to keep their car running from November

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

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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car

Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation has a core team of 12

Oxford Universities Motorsport Foundation has a core team of 12

Oxford University club becomes first student car club to join StreetCar

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

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DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

The River Thames. John Ennis, lead councillor for climate strategy and transport addressed a petition calling for a third Thames crossing to be blocked.

Six councils join forces in attempt to block third bridge over the River Thames

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

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How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare offers customers a £250 free excess refund reward when they purchase car insurance.

GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Parking in Oxford can be...tricky to say the least

Parking in Oxford can be...tricky to say the least

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Does Oxford hate the car? Our readers liken GP appointments to parking spaces

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

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Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

Southerndown Care Home residents visited Toddington Station on a day out

Southerndown Care Home residents visited Toddington Station on a day out

Barchester Healthcare

Care home residents enjoy day out to heritage railway station

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

The DVLA has launched a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C

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Warning you could be paying too much road tax as DVLA launches new service

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

372 drivers were caught drink-driving at least four times, including four who were prosecuted on seven occasions

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Hundreds caught drink-driving at least four times as 'something needs to change'

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

DVLA releases brand new number plates while drivers warned of £1,000 fines

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

The important reason you need to bang your bonnet 3 times this winter

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

Peter Lean with the Lotus 7

Peter Lean with the Lotus 7

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Classic Lotus revs up cherished memories for former mechanic

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

Here is how you can jump start you car battery, according to the AA

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How to jump start your car using jump leads - everything you need to know

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

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

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

More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

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Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

Parking app QR code scam warning for drivers

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

This is why thousands fail their driving tests before even getting in the car

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

The Coffee Run event at Bicester Heritage

The Coffee Run event at Bicester Heritage

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Car event to offer diverse line-up at Bicester Heritage this weekend

The 9X never made it past the prototype stage

The 9X never made it past the prototype stage

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Rare prototype Mini replacement to be showcased at car event

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

Wales introduced a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas earlier this year

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Blanket 20mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

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 hack can help you avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

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.

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

Bicester Heritage will hold its new trade village on October 6

Bicester Heritage will hold its new trade village on October 6

New trade village to launch at Bicester Heritage's October Scramble