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Expanding police power to award on-the-spot fines for careless driving is the headline initiative of the government’s latest road safety plan for Scotland, England and Wales.   The initiative is part of the Strategic Framework for Road Safety, released by the Department for Transport. I’m sorry officer, what exactly am I being fined for?  …

COUNCILS in Scotland have paid out almost £1.8 million in compensation to motorists whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes, according to new figures.   The statistics, which cover the last five years, were revealed by the Scottish Conservatives following a Freedom of Information request.   The party branded the figures “astonishing” and said the…

Fuel prices are set to rocket in 2012, with average diesel prices passing the 145p per litre (ppl) mark for the first time ever, according to one industry analyst. And drivers of petrol cars won’t fare much better – they’ll see average prices hover close to the 140ppl mark this summer, too.   The prediction…

Citroën has introduced a stylish new special edition into its award-winning C3 Picasso range – C3 Picasso Code.   The C3 Picasso Code, which replaces the previous Blackcherry special edition, is based on the best-selling HDi 90 manual VTR+ version, with added equipment.   Complementing a generous specification that already includes air conditioning, a Connecting Box…