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As the UK basks in the first real glimpses of sunshine, Brits are heading straight to Google with a burning question: Can you wear sunglasses while driving? Google searches in the UK for ‘can you wear sunglasses while driving’, ‘is it illegal to wear sunglasses while driving’ and ‘are you allowed to wear sunglasses while driving’ have all increased by 5,000% in the last month. What’s more, searches for ‘sunglasses driving law’ are up 350%, too. Experts from breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance share the top things drivers need to know now that the sun is starting to make an appearance across…

Brits planning European road trips risk fines of up to £21,000 for using – or even just possessing – dash cams that violate privacy laws in four European countries. Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator PRO S.L., warns drivers that Portugal has joined Switzerland, Austria, and Luxembourg in banning dash cams, with authorities treating in-vehicle recording as illegal surveillance. “It’s normal for tourists not to know every rule when visiting a country for a short visit, but there are certain laws they must be aware of. Unlike the UK, where dash cams are legal and widely used, these four…

The future of driving could be part-time, according to new research from temporary car insurance experts Uswitch. A deep dive into two decades of transport data reveals emerging signs that Brits’ relationship with car ownership and usage is evolving, with car club memberships surging[1], a decline in the number of car trips taken[2], and fewer young people holding drivers licences[3]. Car club memberships surge by 143% as drivers embrace flexible alternatives to car ownership Between 2019 and 2023, UK car club memberships rose 122%, with active members up 143%[1], highlighting a shift toward flexible, shared car access. Car clubs allow members to…