Police are working alongside the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) to reduce the number of uninsured drivers on the roads, reports the Mail on Sunday.

According to the newspaper, the Motor

Police officers in South Tyneside have reportedly taken to sending tongue in cheek messages to vehicle owners who continue to ignore crime prevention advice.

Despite repeated warnings about the dangers

Misdemeanours behind the wheel are causing chaos on Britain's roads and are at the root of most accidents, according to the RAC Foundation.

Accidents could be avoided if drivers "stopped

Generating awareness is crucial in reducing road deaths caused by under-age motorists, it is claimed.

A Live Now Drive Later educational film has been welcomed by a senior police officer

More lessons for young motorists would help solve the problem that many inexperienced drivers have when first taking to Britain's busy roads, it has been suggested.

Sergeant Steve Quill, road

The minimum age at which drivers can take their test could rise to 18 if new proposals to be discussed in a government consultation are given the go-ahead.

In a

Police in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland are issuing a stark warning to motorists who think they can get away with driving under the influence of alcohol when a

Drivers who take steps to reduce their impact on the environment by following the government's smarter driving tips can save money on fuel and car insurance.

The Department for Transport

Motorists in the north-west of England are being urged to take care on icy roads this winter, especially those which are inaccessible to gritters.

Council chiefs in Blackpool warn that