Driving

[Hugo]

I was timed out on my last posting as I had to take a phone call so I'll try again !


'I underestimated the situation here' says driver in Eryri parking mishap
Trip to walk Crib Goch started badly after attempting to park next to road near Yr Wyddfa


All  i can say to the woman is that if her hiking skills are as bad as her parking skills then she should stay clear of Crib Goch


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/i-underestimated-situation-here-says-31659153

[Hugo]

Speed fine blitz on 20mph roads as holidaymakers packed North Wales
There was a spike in fines dished out in the region last month




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/speed-fine-blitz-20mph-roads-31683302

[Hugo]

10mph speed limit on some roads is 'interesting' idea says Welsh Government minister
Campaigners suggested 20mph limits might be needed on country roads to reduce casualty rates


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/10mph-speed-limit-roads-interesting-31689438

[Hugo]

Massive hike in speeding fines as tourist season kicks off 'get 3 points as a souvenir'
The number of speeding fines handed out on 20mph roads in North Wales has been revealed




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/massive-hike-speeding-fines-tourist-31690368

[Hugo]

Police stopped drivers to test their eyes but found a lot more to worry about
Officers found multiple misdemeanours when carrying out the checks



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-stopped-drivers-test-eyes-32111519

[Hugo]

'Secret fact they don't want you to know' as readers debate speed fines in North Wales
The statistics have led to a heated debate on the Daily Post's Facebook page, with readers sharing their opinions on speed limits and road safety




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/motorists-fury-after-nearly-50000-32133662

[Hugo]

Drivers caught breaking 20mph speed limit face major change
The controversial 20mph default speed limit was introduced in Wales in 2023



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-caught-breaking-20mph-speed-32179269

[Hugo]

Van crashes through NCP car park wall and dangles from first floor injuring three
The casualties, injured by falling rubble, were rushed to hospital

Let's hope that the casualties are not having life changing injuries


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/van-crashes-through-ncp-car-32179342

[DVT]

Horrible incident ... but since when has Leeds been in north Wales?

Daily Post reporters need to study a map, this is not the first instance of a headline report being under "North Wales News" yet happened well ouit of our area.

[Hugo]

Big change coming to driving licences in the UK: What you need to know
The new digital driving licence will be one of the first electronic documents to be issued in a new GOV.UK Wallet app




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/big-change-coming-driving-licences-32187695

[Hugo]

UK driving laws overhaul: Three big changes to rules planned
Proposed changes include new tests for older drivers, change to the drink drive limit and people who don't wear seatbelts





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/uk-driving-laws-overhaul-three-32239206

[Hugo]

Dashcam shows heart-stopping moment car driver's 'stupid decision' caused crash with bus
Renault driver Andrew Spriggs was sentenced for causing serious injury by careless driving

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dashcam-shows-heart-stopping-moment-32378031

[Hugo]

Drivers using mobile phones 'continue to endanger people' after dozen caught in a day
A drug driver and people not wearing seatbelts also caught, with a knife seized during police operation


If driving and using a mobile phone is as dangerous as drink and drug driving and I've no doubt it is,then drivers who use a mobile phone should be treated the same.   They should be fined and banned from driving


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drivers-using-mobile-phones-continue-32379763

[Hugo]

Police crackdown on illegal parking near primary schools amid 'shocking excuses'
'Anyone who is a parent or guardian and is so inconsiderate of others safety, or there own kids safety, should be ashamed of themselves'




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-crackdown-illegal-parking-near-32418074

[Hugo]

Biker's beeped horn in town centre today and started an unfortunate chain of events
The motorcyclist will be regretting using his horn in Colwyn Bay

"So for those who often pipe up in the comments about Police stopping vehicles and 'having nothing better to do' here is just one of many many examples of a routine stop for advice turning into something more significant that needs to be dealt with.
Well done the Police, that's one idiot off the road

https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=57688494619&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36145&fmi=169660862&e=North+Wales+Daily+Post&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTc2ODg0OTQ2MTkmcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9RzNWQ296OURBY2d4dm1rZmE1WTVPUSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=e7fa2a65a268a857