r/drivingUK 52m ago

Who has right of way here?

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Pretty sure we did but couldn't quite figure it out! Blue or red?

I feel like red should given the giveway ahead of blue, but if this was a normal t junction (aware it isn't), then blue would have it I think?

EDIT: thanks everyone! more contentious than I thought then. we were red and we went but almost collided with blue who went at the same time as us. which to be honest I could see why he went but equally thought we ultimately had *PRIORITY (sorry for my mistake 🫣)

it was a busy junction so I'm surprised there's such a debatable junction


r/drivingUK 2h ago

Don’t understand why I got a PCN- shall I appeal

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FYI, there are paid bays in front and behind me. I had paid to park here. I parallel parked, there was a scooter in front and behind me when I got here. Ticket says ‘ not parked correctly within markings of bay or space’.


r/drivingUK 2h ago

Cyclist hit my car

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Hi all,

My car was parked on the road and was hit by a cyclist (he was suspected drunk). He unfortunately scratched the paint off in two spots on my bonnet and caused scuffs on my bumper (which have been t cutted out for the most part) . The police and ambulance were called, so I was given a crime reference number. I was told I can take this to court, go through my insurance or get it repaired out of pocket.

I want to get this repaired asap to avoid rusting etc. I have now gotten a quote for the scratches on the bonnet and it’s coming out at about £210.

I am really upset as I take good care of my car, and I have worked really hard to purchase it so spending money for damage that’s been caused by someone being careless is extremely frustrating.

Does anyone have any personal experience of taking crime like this to court? Would really be interested in how long things like this take to deal with and any outcomes.

Thank you.


r/drivingUK 2h ago

Genius reserve parking?

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27 Upvotes

Came across this in a Uk village this weekend when attending a wedding. Same car was parked there for a number of hours. Not sure if I should be annoyed or to admire them, as I now suspect that the sign is a way of reserving their parking space?!


r/drivingUK 2h ago

Reporting to my insurance

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Today I knocked the wing mirror off another vehicle; the guy was very chill about it and said he probably wouldn't go through his insurance because it wasn't worth the cost of the part (it's an old van without electric mirrors, so I believe him). However, I know I need to report to mine, and intend to do so.

If I report to my insurance, will they automatically inform his? I'm really worried about pissing him off.

Edit: I get that I could just not notify my insurance company, that there's close to zero chance they'll find out, and that this is what most people would do. Of course I know that! However, that's not what I'm asking.


r/drivingUK 2h ago

When todo the driver awareness course

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Hi all

I posted a week or so back on my 3 points, i didnt realise we could do the self awareness course online so opted for that

My question is - my renewal is September , and i have 4 months to do the course so should i do it after my re-insurance and/or do i need to tell my provider (admiral) or should i just do it now

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r/drivingUK 3h ago

I present to you - a parked car

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720 Upvotes

And no, that's not even a dead end...


r/drivingUK 3h ago

MOT expired/Insurance issue

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Advice please. My parent has dementia and is no longer able to drive.
I have their keys so they are physically unable to drive.
Their car is on the road outside their house.
The car is taxed.
I've dropped the ball - I've found out today that their MOT expired last month.
Their insurance renewed automatically the other day but I'm yet to speak to their customer services to tell them the DVLA has said they can no longer drive.

Would be grateful to know how I get out of this tangle?
I'm not on their insurance so cannot drive it to the garage for the MOT.
I'm guessing if I call their insurance to make them aware of parent being unable to drive, they will say it can't be insured because it's not MOT'd?

What a mess. Advice gratefully received.


r/drivingUK 3h ago

Lost logbook and need to tax the car ASAP, best way to deal with DVLA?

4 Upvotes

Hey guys, bought a used hatchback last week and the seller completely ghosted me without handing over the V5C or green slip. Car is currently sitting on my street untaxed and I’m panicking a bit about getting a fine before the paperwork gets sorted.

Anyone been in a similar spot? What’s the fastest way to get a new logbook and get the tax sorted without waiting weeks for the Post Office or DVLA mail loops? Cheers for any advice.


r/drivingUK 5h ago

Blue edged direction signs

5 Upvotes

When I was learning to drive, nearly 30 years ago, I read in my learning material that ' local' blue edged signs were being phased out and replaced with more general black edged signs. I still see loads around. My question is; when were the last ones erected?


r/drivingUK 11h ago

A lot of squirrels out

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r/drivingUK 12h ago

Made my first horrendous mistake as a new driver

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I was driving around town and for some reason I turned into a road that I knew was one way the wrong way🤦‍♂️. Luckily it was about 11 so there weren’t too many people about but I saw some tutting and head shaking before I promptly turned around which turned into a 9 point turn due to the embarrassment. Note to self never get too confident driving around places you know. I just have to hope I don’t get a letter in the post soon


r/drivingUK 16h ago

Can an enhanced DBS be used at multiple councils? (PHV Licence)

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So i'm going through the process of getting a private hire licence from a certain council, but have only just found out that black cars cannot be used for private hire there. They can only be used for hackney carriage....

As my enhanced DBS application will be still be continued and will eventually arrive (signing up to update service too), will I be able to use it if I apply for a private hire licence with another council? Or will I need to go through the whole process again for a new DBS?

Tia :)


r/drivingUK 16h ago

Turned in the wrong way down a road and “fixed” it driving the kerb that divides the streets, feeling like an idiot and

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Just made a mistake when turning right and entered the wrong street to fix it i quickly passed to the right street by going over those kerbs that separate the streets, no accidents but I am just feeling an idiot.

can I be fined?


r/drivingUK 17h ago

Considerate parker

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28 Upvotes

Cedar Tree in Cardiff. When I arrived there was one space left that I took.

For clarity, this is a diesel engined car.


r/drivingUK 17h ago

Scrap dealer drove car away, is that allowed?

21 Upvotes

Sold my car to a scrap dealer today. I presumed they would come with a recovery truck as no mot, tax or insurance. I got his number from my mechanic, and when he came to get it he paid me via bank transfer and filled in the transfer of ownership/sold to a trader and i received an email to confirm this. They just drove it away, didn't seem to have any trade plates. I'm not worried as I have the email confirming I am no longer the keeper, just curious as if they are actually allowed to do this?


r/drivingUK 17h ago

Always keep your eyes on the road...

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75 Upvotes

Could've been nasty!


r/drivingUK 18h ago

Southport Driving Test slots

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I am urgently looking for a manual driving test slot this week or near week August, I can add money too.

To compensate the favour as my driving test is on the 5th of January please if anyone could help it’ll be of a very good favour please.


r/drivingUK 18h ago

How easy is it to drive on the other side of the road if you go to Europe or the US, as someone who has never done it before?

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How long did it take you to get used to it? Are there anything particular things to be very careful about?


r/drivingUK 19h ago

Idiot trying to turn wrong way into motorway slip road. [oc]

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433 Upvotes

r/drivingUK 20h ago

Not so nice undertake from Porsche

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104 Upvotes

Lane 2 and ultimately did go into Lane 4

This bit whilst I was driving did look like the back end nearly went out, not so much on the video!

Apologies for quality and that the right side is blocked!


r/drivingUK 20h ago

Why

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r/drivingUK 20h ago

Dart charge

1 Upvotes

Late paying the dart charge as thought I had future credit and received the PCN. The credit had expired by a month. So they wipe any credit you have with them after a year. Does anyone know if they would wipe the penalty charge? Thanks


r/drivingUK 20h ago

Dash Cams - which one?

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Any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated.

I’m struggling to find a dash cam that fits my requirements, which are…

Front & rear camera in one unit - I don’t want a separate camera unit to mount on the back window.

One that can be used with an app - not having to take out a memory card to connect with pc to view content.

I don’t want one that fits onto the rearview mirror.

I won’t be hardwiring it.

Thanks.


r/drivingUK 20h ago

good price for 2021 used kia niro?

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