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Waitrose slammed after customers hit with £100 parking fines | UK | News

Waitrose slammed after customers hit with £100 parking fines | UK | News

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Waitrose has been slammed after customers at its Romsey store were hit by high parking fines, which they claim were introduced without their knowledge. Shoppers have been issued fines of up to £100 after Britannia Parking was introduced back in December. Prior to the introduction of the third-party parking firm, the supermarket on Alma Road offered shoppers up to two hours of free parking. Tickets were produced on entry, stamped at the till, and then shown at the exit barrier. However, with ANPR systems now in operation and external wardens employed, many customers are being hit with hefty fines after ‘overstaying’ their two-hour slot, reports the Daily Echo. Sandra Rowden, who has shopped at the supermarket “for 29 years and spend around £24,000 a year,” said that it is “absolutely diabolical” that people are being targeted by parking wardens. She said: “Waitrose are known for valuing their customers, and it was lovely having a man on the barrier. You felt like you were part of the club, and you certainly didn’t have to worry about …

Warning to all drivers about little-known animal rule – £5,000 fine | UK | News

Warning to all drivers about little-known animal rule – £5,000 fine | UK | News

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Many drivers don’t know how to act when they hit an animal on the roads (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more New research has revealed that millions of drivers are risking a £5,000 fine, penalty points or even prison time as animal encounters on the road surge. As spring gets underway and the number of animals on the road increases, new research from dash cam company Nextbase, has revealed that nearly half of UK drivers (49%) do not know which animals they are legally required to report to the police if struck on the road. The survey of 2,001 UK adults found that more than half (56%) of drivers notice a significant increase in animal activity on roads during spring and summer, yet awareness of the law and correct driver behaviour fails to keep pace, leaving millions at risk of committing major driving offences. Under the Road Traffic Act 1998, drivers are legally required to report collisions with dogs, horses, …

Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert advises drivers to check licence now

Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert advises drivers to check licence now

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Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has issued a reminder as millions of drivers could be at risk of a £1,000 fine. In an update on January 27, 2026, MSE revealed: “Almost 2.3 million driving licences were set to expire last year, with drivers risking a fine of up to £1,000 if they get behind the wheel with one that’s out of date.” The expert is now urging drivers to act today by checking whether their licence is still valid and, if not, renewing it. Some motorists may even be able to update their details for free. Renewing late won’t get you fined, but if your licence has expired, the DVLA says you shouldn’t drive until it has received your completed renewal application. Urging people to look at the expiry date and act in plenty of time, it warns: “Photocard licences replaced paper licences in 1998, and must be renewed every 10 years. “According to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data obtained by Co-op Insurance, almost 2.3 million licences were set to expire last year.” …

Over-70s ‘will have no ID’ worry after licences removed after new law

Over-70s ‘will have no ID’ worry after licences removed after new law

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Over 70s could lose their licences if their eyesight isn’t good enough (Image: Getty) New rules for over-70s drivers have sparked concerns that it could leave people without crucial forms of identification. The Department for Transport is consulting on plans which could see people forced to have mandatory eyesight tests at 70. Currently, people self-declare they are fit to drive, but the number of crashes and also concerns raised by opticians have led to it being looked at as part of a new Road safety strategy launched by the government. The DfT is looking at a mandatory test at 70 and every three years – and those failing would lose their licences. Opticians said they were  concerned at the number of people who were in this age group who are still driving but do not have good enough vision to do so. Data showed nearly one in four (24%) car drivers killed in 2024 were aged 70 or older. However, people need IDs to access all sorts of services – and with older people potentially …

Thousands of drivers could have fines cancelled over ‘faulty’ speed cameras | UK | News

Thousands of drivers could have fines cancelled over ‘faulty’ speed cameras | UK | News

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A technical glitch with National Highways’ cameras could lead to thousands more speeding convictions being overturned, as the government-owned company extends its investigation back to 2019. The Department for Transport (DfT) revealed that this is when an “upgrade” of variable speed limit cameras began. Previously, the department had announced action would be taken regarding 2,650 “erroneous camera activations” identified by National Highways since 2021. Transport minister Simon Lightwood stated at the time that he had instructed National Highways to continue its investigations back to 2019. The malfunction caused a delay between cameras and electronic speed limit signs, resulting in some motorists being wrongly accused of speeding after the limit had already been lowered. The DfT assured last month that those affected would be “contacted directly by the relevant police force”, leading to them being “reimbursed” and having “points removed from their licence where relevant”. This issue led to the cancellation of speed awareness courses for tens of thousands of individuals by police forces. Earlier this week, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declared that Tracey Westall, a …