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Drivers told to remove four items from car before Sunday or risk damage

UK motorists urged to follow vital '62 metre rule' on motorways

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Drivers who 'leave it until last minute' to do major check face £1,000 fine

Drivers warned they could 'break the law' by showing dashcam footage to others

Learner driver travels 400 miles for test to save six-month wait

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Drivers are only just discovering common road sign meanings – and they're amazed

DVLA number plate warning as drivers risk £1,000 fines and 'failing MOT test'

Parents warned they could face £500 fine if their kids do one thing in car

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