Motoring

A review into parking charges across Shropshire is under way as part of wider efforts to manage transport pressures.

Shropshire Council

Council to review car parking charges - less than a year after previous hike

Fix Auto Oswestry Managing Director Lee Hitch

Fix Auto Oswestry Managing Director Lee Hitch

Vehicle repair centre completes £500k redevelopment

Gritter lorries have been out and about on the county's roads to spread sand as the asphalt 'melts' in the heat

Gritter lorries have been out and about on the county's roads to spread sand as the asphalt 'melts' in the heat

Shropshire Council

Why gritter lorries have been driving along Shropshire's road in this heat

There will be plenty of vintage vehicles on show at the Oswestry event.

There will be plenty of vintage vehicles on show at the Oswestry event.

Oswestry vintage show marks 50 years of steam and classics

Major parking gripe in UK car parks solved ahead of Bank Holiday heatwave

UK drivers say this common road sign is unclear and 'not fit for purpose'

What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

Car expert reveals how fast can you drive before triggering a speed camera

Fuel prices have come down across the region after tensions eased in the Iran War, but there are concerns they could rise again

Fuel prices have come down across the region after tensions eased in the Iran War, but there are concerns they could rise again

Here are the cheapest places to buy fuel in and around Oswestry

What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

UK drivers warned as speed camera myth could land you in serious trouble

New analysis from RAC Fuel Watch shows that the average UK price of unleaded petrol dropped to 131.91p per litre in January

New analysis from RAC Fuel Watch shows that the average UK price of unleaded petrol dropped to 131.91p per litre in January

'Genuine boost' for UK drivers as petrol prices fall to lowest level in 5 years

DVLA banned number plates revealed - is yours legal?

DVLA banned number plates revealed - is yours legal?

DVLA banned number plates revealed - is yours legal?

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

The common roundabout mistakes putting millions of drivers at risk of £50 fine

£119m 'parking fine fiasco' is driving businesses out of areas, says a new report

£119m 'parking fine fiasco' is driving businesses out of areas, says a new report

£119m 'parking fine nightmare' as wardens like 'pirates in a sea of cars'

Speed camera myths debunked

Speed camera myths debunked

How fast can I drive before triggering a speed camera? Car expert explains

The British summer weather is notoriously unpredictable.

The British summer weather is notoriously unpredictable.

The 5-Minute car check that could save your bank holiday from disaster

The ride is being organised by the Shropshire Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association

The ride is being organised by the Shropshire Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association

Bikers invited to join charity ride from Oswestry to Barmouth

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA number plate fine warning ahead of change coming next week

Not only does the act breach the Highway Code, it can also be considered as ‘obstructing police duties.’

Not only does the act breach the Highway Code, it can also be considered as ‘obstructing police duties.’

Drivers warned common 'friendly gesture' could leave them with £1,000 fines

Drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban

Drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban

Drivers warned having a dog in your car can result in £5,000 fines

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence.

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence.

Can I get away with a speeding ticket through a loophole? What the law says

New road closures are set to affect drivers in Oswestry and Whitchurch

New road closures are set to affect drivers in Oswestry and Whitchurch

Oswestry and Whitchurch drivers warned of upcoming road closures

More than 400 vehicles were on show

More than 400 vehicles were on show

Record crowd for Oswestry's British Ironwork Centre's transport festival

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

Drivers warned they are risking £100 fines for common motorway mistake

New road closures affecting Oswestry over the next two weeks

New road closures affecting Oswestry over the next two weeks

New road closures affecting Oswestry drivers over next two weeks

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer, leaving them open to hefty fines

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer, leaving them open to hefty fines

Drivers warned they face fines of up £2,500 for summer driving mistake

DVSA payment changes are now in force.

DVSA payment changes are now in force.

All the reasons you could get a roadside fine amid new DVSA changes

The highest recorded speed on 30mph roads included in the analysis was 122mph

The highest recorded speed on 30mph roads included in the analysis was 122mph

Shocking speeding drivers clocked at more than 100mph in 30mph zones

A car seized by police in Whittington.

A car seized by police in Whittington.

Police seize vehicle and say they are 'shocked' by what they found

Shropshire's easiest and hardest driving test routes have been revealed

Shropshire's easiest and hardest driving test routes have been revealed

Revealed: Shropshire's easiest driving test centre to pass at

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

The 'little-known' petrol trick you should really know (you could save £500)

Salop Leisure is holding a massive stock clearance event

Salop Leisure is holding a massive stock clearance event

Everything you need to know about Salop Leisure

Any cars that are made in the UK and sold in Europe also need them.

Any cars that are made in the UK and sold in Europe also need them.

New speed limit law that will 'change how we drive' to come in this weekend

The expert at Independent Advisor Car Insurance, Connor Campbell, has explained that there is legally no maximum age limit for car insurance as long as you’re still fit and healthy enough to drive.

The expert at Independent Advisor Car Insurance, Connor Campbell, has explained that there is legally no maximum age limit for car insurance as long as you’re still fit and healthy enough to drive.

'Stark' warning to elderly drivers as car insurance soars by up to an extra £600

Halfords explained that these frequent changes in temperature - that we're seeing more and more in the UK - since a 10-degree rise or fall in temperature can cause tyre pressure to change by 1-2 PSI.

Halfords explained that these frequent changes in temperature - that we're seeing more and more in the UK - since a 10-degree rise or fall in temperature can cause tyre pressure to change by 1-2 PSI.

Tyre warning issued to drivers over 'fluctuating temperatures' this summer

The RAC said pump prices should be reduced further as the average supermarket margin on fuel was 13p per litre last month, more than double what it was in 2021

The RAC said pump prices should be reduced further as the average supermarket margin on fuel was 13p per litre last month, more than double what it was in 2021

Drivers warned of supermarket petrol prices as fuel prices continue to fall

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

Electric vehicle charger space, painted on road

Electric vehicle charger space, painted on road

Local government

Shropshire Council secures slice of almost £40 million for EV charging points

Electric vehicle charging points will soon be coming to Llanfyllin.

Electric vehicle charging points will soon be coming to Llanfyllin.

Welsh Government to fund electric vehicle chargers in Llanfyllin

The TikTok video explaining the parking sign has garnered more than 3 million views so far

The TikTok video explaining the parking sign has garnered more than 3 million views so far

'Now I understand' - Confusing 'No Return' parking sign explained to drivers

Nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year

Nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year

Little-known car parking loophole that could help you avoid a hefty fine

Carl bought the car into Oswestry on June 24 and June 25.

Carl bought the car into Oswestry on June 24 and June 25.

Dad's Army car with origins in Oswestry is brought home by its owner

Land Rovers made up most of the top 10 stolen car models

Land Rovers made up most of the top 10 stolen car models

UK's top 10 stolen car models in the last year revealed (Is yours on the list?)

Electric car use has grown by 50 per cent in Shropshire.

Electric car use has grown by 50 per cent in Shropshire.

New figures reveal growing trend for electric cars in Shropshire

If the “criminal act of vandalism” is valued at less than £5,000, then a fine of up to £2,500 can be granted

If the “criminal act of vandalism” is valued at less than £5,000, then a fine of up to £2,500 can be granted

Writing 'clean me' on a dirty van could see you hit with a £2,500 fine

Shell has submitted plans for an EV charging hub in its garage off the A5 top Shropshire Council.

Shell has submitted plans for an EV charging hub in its garage off the A5 top Shropshire Council.

Electric vehicle charging plans revealed for petrol station near Oswestry

The roadworks on the A483 have now been completed.

The roadworks on the A483 have now been completed.

Welsh Government confirm A483 roadworks in Wrexham have been completed

Darron in his workshop

Darron in his workshop

Oswestry retro car collector talks about Audi Quattro obsession in short movie

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

How to save thousands on your car, according to the experts from Peter Vardy (PA)

How to save thousands on your car, according to the experts from Peter Vardy (PA)

Your Money Matters

Simple car changes that could save you up to £1,400 on your motor

The applicant was granted permission for two self-service car washes.

The applicant was granted permission for two self-service car washes.

Busy A5 services set to expand after Shropshire Council grants permission

Local government

'Unbelievable': Frustrated residents slam delays for Newbridge road repairs

Police warn motorists about abnormal load travelling through Wrexham tomorrow

West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police

Emergency services called out to two-car Morda Road crash on Thursday