RAC Warning to Drivers After 'Serious Risk' Soars

Drivers risking serious accidents and licence penalty points with 'defective' cars - 'Tip of the iceberg'

Penalty point endorsements for motorists caught operating dangerous vehicles soared by more than half last year, according to new research.The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) issued 13,109 endorsements in 2024 to drivers of vehicles with mechanical defects, marking a 52 per cent rise from 8,614 cases recorded in 2023.Motorists face three penalty points that remain on their driving records for four years when caught operating vehicles …

Police shocked as number of 'dodgy car' drivers surges 52pc in a year

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RAC warning to drivers after 'serious risk' soars

The figures from the DVLA reveal the number of penalty point endorsements issued for driving vehicles with defective brakes, tyres, steering or other problems

Penalty points for unroadworthy vehicles rise 52% in one year, says RAC data

The number of drivers receiving penalty points for using unroadworthy vehicles has risen sharply over the past year, RAC analysis has found.Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) show 13,109 endorsements were issued in 2024 for offences involving defective brakes, tyres, steering or other mechanical faults. This is a 52% increase on the 8,614 endorsements recorded in 2023.Each …

Penalty point increase for vehicles with defective brakes and tyres

The has been a 52% increase in the number of people being given penalty points for driving unroadworthy vehicles, new research from the RAC suggests.