Motoring

Dropped kerbs are usually found outside houses in the UK but can you park on them?

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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers

Ellie Hendy, Hendy Jaguar Land Rover Christchurch and Leigh Johnson, General Manager, David Lloyd Poole

Ellie Hendy, Hendy Jaguar Land Rover Christchurch and Leigh Johnson, General Manager, David Lloyd Poole

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Free accessories offered to new or used cars at dealership

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

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DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

Egli Vincent 1200cc

Egli Vincent 1200cc

Motorbikes sell for more than £400k at successful auction

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines

Dorset motorsport event cancelled this weekend

Dorset motorsport event cancelled this weekend

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Dorset motorsport event cancelled this weekend

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Red light camera in Holes Bay Road, Poole

Red light camera in Holes Bay Road, Poole

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Several red light cameras not in use across Dorset

Parking wardens

Parking wardens

Local government

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Parking wardens hand out average of 2.5 tickets a day - find out how many near you

Recently, Stephen decided to put his skills to the ultimate test by creating a silhouette of a supercar for the residents in the area.

Recently, Stephen decided to put his skills to the ultimate test by creating a silhouette of a supercar for the residents in the area.

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Eye-catching Aston Martin sculpture parks in Sandbanks

The public will be able to enjoy the rare opportunity of seeing the Bluebird K7 in person at Beaulieu in Hampshire on October 6 between 10am and 2.30pm.

The public will be able to enjoy the rare opportunity of seeing the Bluebird K7 in person at Beaulieu in Hampshire on October 6 between 10am and 2.30pm.

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Famous hydroplane to be reunited with prestigious trophy in Poole

Tesco Express Petrol Station on Poole Road is believed to be currently closed.

Tesco Express Petrol Station on Poole Road is believed to be currently closed.

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Bournemouth petrol station reopens following incident

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

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The important reason you need to bang your bonnet 3 times this winter

Dorset Model Car Racing Club has sought financial help to

Dorset Model Car Racing Club has sought financial help to

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Model car racing club look for financial help

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

Ian was given a £100 for entering the KFC car park when it was closed.

Ian was given a £100 for entering the KFC car park when it was closed.

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Electric car driver frustrated after being fined £100 in KFC car park

REVVED UP: The Westbourne Motor Show will premiere today (Saturday, September 21)

REVVED UP: The Westbourne Motor Show will premiere today (Saturday, September 21)

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Westbourne Motor Show revs up for first time today

A burnt scooter was discovered near Milhams Road.

A burnt scooter was discovered near Milhams Road.

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Skeleton of burnt-out scooter discovered in Bear Cross

New EV charging stations at Sainsbury's

New EV charging stations at Sainsbury's

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Sainsbury's installs new EV charging points to supermarket

A Volkswagen Passat has been dumped on Ballard Road, Poole.

A Volkswagen Passat has been dumped on Ballard Road, Poole.

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Damaged Volkswagen Passat dumped near Poole Quay

Nick Baldwins automobilia auction

Nick Baldwins automobilia auction

More than 200 pieces of automobilia from late motorist historian to be auctioned

Pass Wide and Slow ride

Pass Wide and Slow ride

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Drivers told how to pass horses safely at 10mph

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to

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Parking app QR code scam warning for drivers

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

According to analysis from the learner driver insurance company Veygo, 2,190 candidates have failed their driving tests before getting behind the wheel

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This is why thousands fail their driving tests before even getting in the car

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

A classic Ford Anglia E4 94A with full documentation goes under the hammer next month.

A classic Ford Anglia E4 94A with full documentation goes under the hammer next month.

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Classic 1940s Ford Anglia to be sold at auction next month

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

Failing to update the details on your driving licence can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000 from the DVLA

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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers over little known mistake

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

More than 3.5 million parking fines were dished out to tradespeople alone last year, costing more than £177 million

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Car parking hack can help you avoid parking tickets as £177m in fines dished out

Norton Manx 500

Norton Manx 500

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Classic Morton Manx motorbikes to be sold at auction

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

What are your thoughts on the proposed pay-per-mile scheme?

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What is the pay-per-mile scheme? Chancellor urged to impose plans on drivers

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

The Ford Fiesta and Fiat Punto are among the first cars disappearing from UK roads

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Is your first car at risk of going extinct? The cars disappearing from UK roads

Council workers have come under fire after painting double yellow lines through the centre of potholes

Council workers have come under fire after painting double yellow lines through the centre of potholes

Local government

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'Absolute madness': Double yellow lines painted across potholes

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

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Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?

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

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

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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits

1968 Jaguar E-Type

1968 Jaguar E-Type

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Coveted Jaguar E-Type goes to auction this week

The British Metals Recycling Association issued a warning

The British Metals Recycling Association issued a warning

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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA

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

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

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

These are the rules for mobile speed cameras in the UK

These are the rules for mobile speed cameras in the UK

Can handheld speed cameras pull you over? How they are used by the police

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

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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence

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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns

Any cars that are made in the UK and sold in Europe also need them.

Any cars that are made in the UK and sold in Europe also need them.

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New speed limit law that will 'change how we drive' to come in this weekend

Fernhill resident Nigel Gullis has a hands-on look at a bike with, from left: Companionship Team Leader Cara Duroe, Nurse Agi Ciok and Home Manager Francis Bosompim.

Fernhill resident Nigel Gullis has a hands-on look at a bike with, from left: Companionship Team Leader Cara Duroe, Nurse Agi Ciok and Home Manager Francis Bosompim.

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Dementia care home residents get revved up for motorbike surprise

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

Drivers were asked five basic theory questions and 88% of people could not get them all right.

Drivers were asked five basic theory questions and 88% of people could not get them all right.

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Take our driving theory quiz as 88 per cent fail these 5 basic test questions

According to Cycling UK, one cyclist is either killed or seriously injured every week

According to Cycling UK, one cyclist is either killed or seriously injured every week

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The cyclist vs driver debate is so tedious - you have a lethal common enemy

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

Drivers need to be mindful of items of clothing, including sunglasses, to operate the car safely, the Highway Code says

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Drivers warned they could face fines of up £2500 for wearing sunglasses

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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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

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How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?

Did you know about these Highway Code rules when it comes to parking on roads in the UK?

Did you know about these Highway Code rules when it comes to parking on roads in the UK?

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Can you be fined for parking on corners of the road? These are the rules

Fronting is the term given when someone falsely presents themselves as the main driver of a car so that a cheaper rate can be secured.

Fronting is the term given when someone falsely presents themselves as the main driver of a car so that a cheaper rate can be secured.

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Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting

Sam, star of the video

Sam, star of the video

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Bournemouth YouTuber makes film about 90s cars

Community speed watch volunteers in Lilliput Road, Poole

Community speed watch volunteers in Lilliput Road, Poole

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Speed watch volunteers suffering abuse: the Echo spends an hour on the road

Drivers are still paying an average of 147.88p per litre for petrol and 153.58p a litre for diesel.

Drivers are still paying an average of 147.88p per litre for petrol and 153.58p a litre for diesel.

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The Google Maps hack that can save you money on your fuel bills