Motoring legislation has developed ten-fold over recent years to the extent that UK motoring offences are being cracked down upon more than ever before. New research suggests that the legislation is ensuring that drivers are increasingly unable to break the law.

Recent research into UK car insurance comparison has shown that savvy shoppers who spend up to an hour to compare UK car insurance quotes often save up to two-and-a-half times more than motorists who spend only a handful of minutes choosing their policy.

Dorset Police revealed that they were able to seek out an alarming number of driving offences in one day, whilst carrying out road safety checks after the recent wintry weather conditions.

The alcohol limit for prosecuting drink drivers could be reduced further by the government in the coming weeks as the law seeks to crack down on the number of alcohol-related car accidents on Britain’s motorways.

The sharpest, coldest winter to hit the United Kingdom in the last 30 years has seen a staggering £395 million worth of UK motor insurance claims paid out to motorists who struggled to control their vehicles on the treacherous motorways.

With the impending Easter Bank Holiday period, UK drivers are being warned of probable congestion across the country’s network of roads – far busier than the last two years. Intelligent driving services company, Trafficmaster have revealed that the particularly heavy winter months is likely to lead to a significant number of Britons enjoying the Easter festivities.

Each and every young, newly qualified UK driver is desperate to find lower cost young car insurance policies. But these are as rare as gold dust at present, as UK car insurance providers tighten their belts following the economic recession and the increase in fraudulent car insurance claims.

The state of Britain’s roads has been called into question once again following recent statistics from the AA revealed that pothole car insurance claims have risen a staggering 600% in the last three years.

The latest worrying statistic from Britain’s motorways suggests that around half of all female drivers have little or no sense of direction when it comes to finding their way across UK’s road network. The ever-increasing use of satellite navigation devices is being blamed as the main reason that women are so reliant on external methods to get around.

UK car insurance customers should brace themselves for a potential 25% car insurance price hike over the next 12 months, with Admiral car insurance admitting that it is set to follow up last year’s 12% price increase by the same amount in 2010.

Latest findings from the AA car insurance team suggest that male drivers between their mid-20’s and early 30’s are most liable to have a UK driving conviction.

In an effort to encourage fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly driving, business organisation CBI has encouraged learner drivers to be taught greener driving techniques as a mandatory requirement as part of the practical test.

It is predicted that over 36,000 parents across the United Kingdom are putting their sons or daughters on their UK car insurance policies as ‘spouses’ despite their child being the primary driver – with the aim of providing cheap car insurance for young drivers.

Motorists looking for a way to drive down the cost of their UK car insurance premiums are being encouraged to consider green car insurance deals, with lucrative rewards to be handed out for the nation’s eco-friendly drivers.

A road safety campaign group has revealed that drug driving conviction rates are still significantly lower than drink driving figures. Statistics show that only 1,593 convictions were made in the UK for drug driving in 2008, comparable to 70,918 drink driving arrests in the same year within the government’s criminal statistics annual report.

UK motorists looking to take advantage of the government’s car scrappage scheme and save money are being encouraged to do so with the project entering its exit phase in 31st March.

Recent research from car insurance comparison site Confused.com suggests that five-year-old vehicles are the most liable for UK car insurance claims. A surprising 40% of UK car insurance claims are received from owners of vehicles aged between three to six years old.

A recent investigation into the all-round visibility of new cars has revealed that despite the improved build of a vehicle’s structure the visibility in new vehicles has been reduced as a result – a worrying fact considering the need for vigilance in the current wintry driving conditions this month.

UK car insurance customers that pass their driving test after multiple attempts are more likely to be at risk of accidents and are therefore more likely to want to find the correct car insurance policy, according to a brand new study.

Drivers looking to avoid road rage and potential UK car insurance claims should avoid placing car stickers in their vehicles, according to a recent study by scientists at the Colorado State University.

New research by motoring experts suggests that over half of the nation’s drivers feel overcharged by garages, with a mind-boggling £2.4 billion thought to have been overspent on issues such as repairs and breakdown recovery.

New research presented by Confused.com and EMB showed that UK car insurance prices soared by 12.7% in 2009. In a worrying case study, the Car Insurance Price Index found that the increase in car insurance policies particularly increased towards the second half of the year. It is worth noting that prices have risen 6.3% in just the last three months.

UK car insurance customers are being urged by motoring authorities not to get complacent with regards to vehicle safety despite the growing efficiency of car safety technology. It is suggested that vehicles remain parked in well-lit areas that detract burglars and thieves from considering a break-in.

British bank, Lloyds has this week sold its controlling 70% share in UK car insurance provider Esure as part of its plans to offload ‘non-core units’ following a recent merger with HBOS. The controlling stake in Esure was purchased back by Esure car insurance founder, Peter Wood for over £185 million.

In a recent online survey undertaken by Swinton car insurance, it was revealed that an astonishing 70% of UK drivers never check the oil levels in their car.

Vehicle information firm HPI have recovered a batch of prestige vehicles after they were saved from the crusher. The luxury cars were set to be destroyed due to outstanding UK car insurance.

UK car insurance providers are noting a significant rise in car insurance claims due to poorly surfaced roads and potholes that have occurred due to the recent arctic weather conditions during the New Year.

UK car insurance customers looking to save money on brand new vehicles can do so for another month after the Government’s successful scrappage scheme was extended until the end of March. The scheme allows owners of vehicles aged 10 years or older to be scrapped in order to obtain £2,000 off the price of a new car.

Special Constabulary forces are joining with their regular colleagues as part of a two-day event aimed at raising awareness to make roads safer in Suffolk. It is hoped that this latest scheme will work to cut UK car insurance claims in East Anglia.

Readers of Lovemoney.com have voted Swift Cover car insurance as the best value for money car insurer in the United Kingdom. The results of the poll, taken back in December, saw 2,046 car insurance customers vote with Swift Cover rising to the top to claim the prize.

A new law enforced against disqualified drivers on Irish roads will see them banned on all highways across the United Kingdom from this week onwards.

UK car insurance providers, AXA car insurance has launched a brand new marketing campaign advertising its new direct motor insurance product aimed specifically at older, mature drivers.

The street that has been labelled as Britain’s most notorious street for car insurance claims has been covered in bubble wrap in an attempt to warn drivers and pedestrians of all potential dangers.

Age Concern and Help the Aged have revealed that their latest research shows that the majority of older drivers aged 80 and over are being denied a legitimate car insurance quote because of their age.

Car Insurance fraud is costing the car insurance industry up to £2 billion per year. Drivers that fail to protect themselves and other drivers by purchasing a car insurance policy, or by purchasing a car insurance policy with invalid details, are creating significant problems for legitimate drivers.

The latest figure of drink driving offences between December and January has declined in comparison to the same period in 2009. This will hearten the authorities as well as drivers’ own wallets, whose responsible driving is often rewarded with a cheaper car insurance premium.

An increase of UK car insurance of over 20% has seen average premiums rise to £564 in 2010. As the average driver pays £564 on their car insurance it further heightens the need for a clean driving licence and no-claims discounts in order to keep overall costs to a minimum.

Recent studies have revealed that drivers convicted with speeding fines and points on their licence pay double the amount of car insurance as opposed to drivers with clean driving records.

Drivers aged 70 and above are no greater risk to insurers and the road according to a new report this month. Car insurance customers with over 50’s car insurance are no more likely to make an insurance claim than younger drivers.

Drivers looking to get their hands on the latest Toyota models could be swayed by a brand new ‘swappage’ scheme that would provide an affordable car and Toyota car insurance premium.

Recent figures have revealed that the British government’s car scrappage scheme has less than a quarter of its budget remaining.

A recent online survey by Swinton car insurance has suggested that young drivers feel unprepared for driving at the wheel alone despite passing their driving tests.

The latest and most innovative method to drive down car insurance costs is to drive an environmentally friendly vehicle.

As the snow and ice persists across the United Kingdom there is plenty of talk regarding the increase of 4x4 drivers and ‘snow mobiles’ on the British highways.

As the ice and snow continues to linger on the country’s roads for another week, drivers must make sure that their vehicles and in particular, their tyres are in good condition before hitting the motorways.

It is most definitely a pertinent issue at present and the authorities finally appear to be cracking down on drivers without car insurance.

Motorists looking for a car manufacturer that considers the planet as well as its customers should look towards German giants BMW. Green-Car-Guide.com awarded BMW with the Greenest Manufacturer Award.

With the current winter snow and ice conditions set to stay for at least the next week, drivers are being urged to reduce their speed on the motorways to reduce the possibility of making a car insurance claim.

Football fans across the United Kingdom are being targeted by Aviva car insurance’s latest marketing campaign.

Drivers that leave their vehicles unattended in the morning while it defrosts must heed the latest warnings regarding their car insurance.

UK drivers will be involved in a brand new road safety awareness campaign this month.

Britain's busiest speed camera in Essex has collected a staggering £2.3 million over the last five years, calling the effect of speed cameras into question.

Hastings Direct are changing the way they deal with fraud to help reduce car insurance premiums

Car Insurance comparison site, compareinsurers.com was launched today, providing car insurance quotations from over 50 of the UK’s leading car insurance providers.