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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

Police speed check

Police speed check

New campaign warning drivers of the fatal risks of speeding

Man in hospital following motorbike crash

Man in hospital following motorbike crash

Police Scotland

Motorbike rider in hospital after colliding with a lamp-post

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

Drivers warned they face fines of up £2,500 for wearing sunglasses

Opening date revealed for driving test centre that shut nearly three months ago

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to anyone who passed their test before 2015

The lanes will close overnight to minimise disruption

The lanes will close overnight to minimise disruption

Parts of two busy roads to close for 'essential' maintenance

Do you struggle demisting your car in a morning?

Do you struggle demisting your car in a morning?

How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?

Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces the weight of your car and therefore uses less fuel

Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces the weight of your car and therefore uses less fuel

How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

Everything you need to know about compliant diesel cars in 2023

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

Millions of drivers risking £50 fine over common roundabout mistake

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers who passed their test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or risk fine

Images: Police Scotland

Images: Police Scotland

Male driver 'unfit to drive through drugs' arrested after 'crashing into three cars'

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

You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

Putting the wrong fuel in your car could cost you £1,300

Putting the wrong fuel in your car could cost you £1,300

Drivers warned of common mistake that could cost them £1,300

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers who passed test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or face £1,000 fine

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

You could be fined £1,000 for driving in summer clothing

Packing a car can lead to huge fines in the UK

Packing a car can lead to huge fines in the UK

Motor experts warn Brits that packing a car this summer can cost you up to £2.5k

Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, Graham Conway, has warned motorists against mixing and matching tyres (Canva)

Managing Director at Select Car Leasing, Graham Conway, has warned motorists against mixing and matching tyres (Canva)

'Unknown' tyre rule could see you fined £100 and given 3 penalty points

Land Rovers made up most of the top 10 stolen car models

Land Rovers made up most of the top 10 stolen car models

UK's top 10 stolen car models in the last year revealed (Is yours on the list?)

If the “criminal act of vandalism” is valued at less than £5,000, then a fine of up to £2,500 can be granted

If the “criminal act of vandalism” is valued at less than £5,000, then a fine of up to £2,500 can be granted

Writing 'clean me' on a dirty van could see you hit with a £2,500 fine

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

The DVLA's eyesight changes will require those with specific visual impairments to report their conditions to the driving authority.

The eye test you need to pass to drive safely ahead of DVLA's eyesight changes

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

10 most common driving faults revealed (and they're more basic than you think)

EMERGENCY closure of Glasgow road due to burst water main

EMERGENCY closure of Glasgow road due to burst water main

Busy road to close for emergency works due to burst water main

Drivers should be careful when eating chocolate before journeys

Drivers should be careful when eating chocolate before journeys

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UK drivers warned as eating Easter eggs before a journey could land them in jail

The Clyde Tunnel in Glasgow

The Clyde Tunnel in Glasgow

Clyde Tunnel at 60: How the Glasgow landmark was built and its human cost

Appeal for residents to help super-charge area’s electric vehicle infrastructure

Appeal for residents to help super-charge area’s electric vehicle infrastructure

Appeal for Bankies to help super-charge town's electric vehicle infrastructure

Need to sell your car quickly? Here’s how

Need to sell your car quickly? Here’s how

Need to sell your car quickly? Here’s how

UK drivers warned over car scam costing motorists thousands.

UK drivers warned over car scam costing motorists thousands.

Warning to UK drivers over 'sophisticated' scam costing motorists thousands

Duntreath Avenue in Glasgow's Drumchapel to close for five days

Duntreath Avenue in Glasgow's Drumchapel to close for five days

Busy road near Clydebank set to close for five days

Driving test backlog sees learners waiting months for tests in Glasgow (PA)

Driving test backlog sees learners waiting months for tests in Glasgow (PA)

Driving test backlog sees learners waiting months for tests near Clydebank

Electric Vehicles make up just 0.62 per cent of all licensed vehicles in West Dunbartonshire

Electric Vehicles make up just 0.62 per cent of all licensed vehicles in West Dunbartonshire

New research finds Clydebank drivers not buying electric vehicles

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Staycation Scotland

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Tel 07572 457000
www.martinshields.com
© Martin Shields

Entrepreneur Julie geared up to help people see Scotland’s sights

Image: Transport Scotland

Image: Transport Scotland

Weather warning

Scotland's winter snow fleet and their hilarious gritter names

Inflation in the UK has hit the

Inflation in the UK has hit the

Petrol, food and cigarette prices rise as UK inflation hits 'highest rate'

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists. (PA)

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists. (PA)

DVLA and Which? issue urgent warning to motorists

Here is your complete guide to road closures in Glasgow throughout COP26

Here is your complete guide to road closures in Glasgow throughout COP26

MAPS: Here is your complete list of COP26 road closures in Glasgow

3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in September. (PA)

3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in September. (PA)

Three new driving rules you should know about coming into effect today

There will be dual carriageway lane closures as a result of the work

There will be dual carriageway lane closures as a result of the work

Drivers warned over A82 roadworks as lane closures planned

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers in the UK

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers in the UK

DVLA issues warning to everyone with a driving licence in the UK