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Dangerous driving

Major DVLA crackdown as 210 number plates banned from UK roads
DVLA
Many plates spelling out explicit words that use the number 5 as an S have now been banned.
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Reckless driver dodges cars and speeds down middle of Scots dual carriageway
Dangerous driving
The car was filmed speeding into the middle of both lanes, forcing vehicles to move to either side of the road.
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Drivers warned of fines for not clearing snow from this part of your car
Bad Weather
You could be in breach of the Highway Code and even fined if you are caught
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Hundreds of Scots motorists with more than twelve points are still behind the wheel
Dangerous driving
New figures have led to calls for a review of the action taken against persistent offenders.
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Ex-Celtic and Rangers starlet battered in jail while serving road death sentence
Police Scotland
Ciaran Dickson, who downed beers and venoms on the night he took Aidan Pilkington's life, is also a convicted domestic abuser.
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Renfrew mum who left pensioner with fractured shoulder after crash avoids jail
Dangerous driving
Danielle Murray admitted she dangerously drove her car on November 2, 2022 and crashed into a 79-year-old woman.
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Paisley breakfast radio DJ backs festive driver fatigue campaign
Dangerous driving
Iain Rose is supporting the awareness scheme which is promoted by the Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland.
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Drugged-up Paisley man warned jail is inevitable after horror crash
Courts
David Nicolson has been warned to expect a prison sentence following the incident on October 17, 2022.
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Road rage truck driver attacked motorist in front of victim's son
Dangerous driving
Kristopher Lorimer, 38, had followed the man for two miles after being annoyed by him switching lanes.
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Drivers urged to try wing mirror de-icing tip to 'protect from scratches and cracks'
DVLA
Road users could face serious accidents if its not followed, but some feel the rule isn't as serious.
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Thug held knife against elderly female relative's throat during drunken rampage
Airdrie Sheriff Court
James McCafferty, 28, also smashed a TV, a mirror and other items before driving off and crashing his car.
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Car thief nearly hit man while driving stolen vehicle
Dangerous driving
Stuart Mitchell, 34, appeared from custody at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week.
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Seven things drivers must do in snowy weather as 43-hour weather warning issued
Dangerous driving
Drivers have been urged to be particularly cautious in the coming days, with the Met Office predicting travel chaos caused by snowy and icy conditions
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Scots cops snare alleged drug dealer after police chase through packed streets
Police Scotland
A 33-year-old has been arrested and charged.
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Renfrew mum leaves pensioner with fractured shoulder after crash
Dangerous driving
Danielle Murray admitted she dangerously drove her car on November 2, 2022 and crashed into a 79-year-old woman.
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Vital warning issued to any driver who has a dash cam – it could cost you £1k
Motoring News
Dash cams can be handy for many reasons, and can even help reduce your insurance premiums, but they can also cause you problems if they're not installed correctly
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Listening to Taylor Swift in the car could increase chances of crashing, according to experts
Motoring News
Music can make or break a long drive, but what if some of the most popular road trip songs are dangerous to drive to?
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Little-known parking rule that could land drivers a £1,000 fine
Motoring News
How much do you remember of the highway code? UK drivers are being urged by an expert to remember this one rule that affects where you can park at night
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Boozed-up driver rammed plush Audi car into wall and parked car
Dangerous driving
Anthony McDermott drove his Audi A5 with no front wheel on October 10 and crashed into a bollard, a wall and a stationary vehicle.
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Scots pensioner jailed after attempted murder of schoolboy
Courts
Evil William Stewart viciously drove his car at the 12-year-old following an incident in Paisley in 2022.
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Important DVLA rule could keep motorists over 70 from driving if broken
DVLA
Drivers over 70 could get caught and fined for violating a common DVLA rule.
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Paisley thug avoids jail after stealing a van and fleeing cops on A737
Paisley Sheriff Court
The sheriff was narrowly persuaded to impose a direct alternative.
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Mum killed and young son seriously injured after driver's dangerous manoeuvre
Courts
Jacqueline Mwila has been jailed for seven years after crossing a double white line and crashing into Emma Morris' car, killing her almost instantly.
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Delivery driver killed motorcyclist after smashing into him in horror Glasgow crash
Glasgow
Zakir Hussain, 50, struck Graham Paton, 61, in Glasgow’s Royston on February 22 2021.
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