Motoring

Incident - the crash on the St John's roundabout

Reported crash between motorbike and car on north Essex roundabout sees road blocked

Cancelled - planned works for the A120 Crown Interchange have been cancelled due to weather

Cancelled - planned works for the A120 Crown Interchange have been cancelled due to weather

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Planned repair works for A120 cancelled due to 'anticipated cold weather'

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

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

Chaos - Fleur Forsyth was left stranded on Clingoe Hill for three hours, as she wasn't picked up on recovery cameras

Chaos - Fleur Forsyth was left stranded on Clingoe Hill for three hours, as she wasn't picked up on recovery cameras

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Woman left stranded on Clingoe Hill ‘for hours’ without recovery after breakdown

Fined - Local resident, Andy Garner received a £70 parking fine at Colchester Hospital earlier this month

Fined - Local resident, Andy Garner received a £70 parking fine at Colchester Hospital earlier this month

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Man slams Colchester Hospital parking system after he was fined 'despite paying'

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

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

Ipswich Road roundabout

Ipswich Road roundabout

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Traffic chaos across city following crash on busy road in Colchester

Traffic - severe delays across Colchester after a crash on the Ipswich Road roundabout

Traffic - severe delays across Colchester after a crash on the Ipswich Road roundabout

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Two taken to hospital following Ipswich Road roundabout crash amid traffic chaos

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

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

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?

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

Is your car due an MOT soon?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

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

Closing - Colchester Kawasaki in Commerce Way

Closing - Colchester Kawasaki in Commerce Way

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Colchester motorcycle dealership to close as site hits market for £2.5 million

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

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

Not good - an image of a Nissan Juke going the wrong way

Not good - an image of a Nissan Juke going the wrong way

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Watch: Driver caught going round Colchester roundabout... the wrong way... again

Furious residents in Westcliff street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped

Furious residents in Westcliff street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped

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Furious residents in Essex street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped

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

Are you ready to go fully-electric? Factors before taking the plunge

Are you ready to go fully-electric? Factors before taking the plunge

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Are you ready to go fully-electric? Factors before taking the plunge

Mystery - this caravan in Shrub End has been coming and going for the past six months

Mystery - this caravan in Shrub End has been coming and going for the past six months

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'Mystery' surrounds Colchester caravan which has been causing issues for six months

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.

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GoCompare car insurance rule is handing drivers back £250 each

The collision occurred at around 7pm on Saturday night

The collision occurred at around 7pm on Saturday night

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BMW smashes through brick wall outside Essex home after veering off road

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

Dashcam - footage of the incident

Dashcam - footage of the incident

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Watch as driver heads down Colchester one-way street towards oncoming traffic

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

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

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

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.

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

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

These are the common driving mistakes you should avoid on the school run

Parents warned they could face £1,000 fines for common school run mistakes

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

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Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine - how you can avoid it

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

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

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, Group 1 Automotive has the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

The reason why your car alarm keeps going off (and what you can do about it)

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Have you ever lost your car keys?

Don't panic! This is what to do if you lose your car keys

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.

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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

If caught speeding, you could be given a driving ban

If caught speeding, you could be given a driving ban

Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Do you have a dropped kerb in front of your house?

Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained

Move - Glyn Hopkin Nissan Colchester has moved from Wimpole Road to Ipswich Road

Move - Glyn Hopkin Nissan Colchester has moved from Wimpole Road to Ipswich Road

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Colchester's Glyn Hopkin Nissan dealership moves location - what we know

The new cameras can

The new cameras can

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Drivers warned new AI cameras 'can spy inside' cars

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws

Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws

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Drivers warned of new 'mandatory' speed limiters being fitted on cars this month

Partners- Will (left) and Jon (right) formed Franks Motor Company in a single weekend.

Partners- Will (left) and Jon (right) formed Franks Motor Company in a single weekend.

How brush with cancer led to 'new life' for full-time Colchester farmer

Colchester has been named second most likely place in Essex to fail your driving test

Colchester has been named second most likely place in Essex to fail your driving test

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Colchester named second most likely place in Essex to fail your driving test

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

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

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

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

Police car with stolen vehicle

Police car with stolen vehicle

Stolen car in Chigwell returned to owner... who didn't even realise it had been taken

Ratings - Here are the top and bottom rated Colchester taxi firms

Ratings - Here are the top and bottom rated Colchester taxi firms

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Listed: Some of the best taxi firms in Colchester, according to customer reviews

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