Motorists

20mph sign on a residential street. | Pic Emily Dalton/LDRS

Kirkcaldy councillors back 20mph speed limits in town - with some exceptions

Police have appealed for information | Pic TSPL

Passenger with life threatening injuries after serious road crash

Over 3000 penalty notices have been issued since the pavement parking ban was introduced in Fife.

Over 3000 drivers issued penalty notices for pavement parking in Fife

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

The Lammas Market returns to St Andrews.

Lammas Market: when it is on, what to see, and road closures

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

Motorists are warned of roadworks overnight on the A92 at Bankhead Roundabout. (Pic: Stock)

Motorists warned of overnight works on A92 in Glenrothes for nine weeks

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi
Safety is the deciding factor for these women.
Emily Jordan

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remain on the scene at St Michael's Inn after a blaze broke out on Tuesday night.

Disruption for motorists as fire at North East Fife hotel closes roads

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

The derelict site of the former Postings Shopping Centre has become a free-for-all car park (Pic: Fife Free Press)

How makeshift carpark on derelict Postings site left councillors with an issue
A makeshift car park on the site of a demolished shopping centre in Kirkcaldy has hit Fife Council’s plan to review its discount season initiative.
Allan Crow

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

Ad Feature Is AUTODOC reliable enough to trust with your next parts order?

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

'Drive to conditions' warning after "number of minor crashes" on icy roads

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

Travelling through Dalgety Bay

Kingdom of Fife Group Advance Motorists Christmas Toy Run

A new app-based service is transforming the way we use our breakdown cover

Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just an app tap

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Drivers could soon face a new 'pay-per-mile' tax, with plans reportedly set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the November 26 Budget (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Drivers could soon pay 3p per mile under Rachel Reeves’ new tax plan

Comedian Ellie Taylor is encouraging Brits to get some much-needed car time this winter.

Half of drivers admit they’ve hidden in their car for peace and quiet

Currently, cars can be legally sold second-hand with 1.6mm of tread - the road-legal limit.

Road users warned about millimetre difference making cars illegal

The Queensferry Crossing (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Queensferry Crossing: reduced speed limits and carriageway closures

It comes as UK motorists apologise at the scene of an accident - despite not being at fault

Drivers risk insurance claims for doing this one thing, expert warns

(Photo: Pexels)

New driving rules could see over-70s banned under safety plan

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Unfair car finance deals could see Brits owed £100s, says Martin Lewis

New and secondhand cars for sale on a dealership forecourt in Ellesmere Port in 2023 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Supreme Court blocks car finance payouts for millions

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

The 20mph limit could be introduced on roads across Kirkcaldy (Pic: Submitted)

New speed limits: full list of Kirkcaldy roads where council plans 20mph limit

Ferrytoll Park & Ride at Inverkeithing (Pic: Fife Council)

Fife park and ride facility faces part closure to allow work on bays to be done

Parking fines are set to shoot up in Fife (Pic: Fife Council)

Why parking fines are set to soar in Fife

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

Monthly payment plans are catching motorists out!

Ad Feature UK motorists are overpaying for car insurance - here’s why!

An Orange Walk in Kirkcaldy in 2009 (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Over 3000 expected to join Orange Walk through Kirkcaldy

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