Links
Useful links
A short list of official websites that drivers in Newcastle and the North East often need, from breakdown safety rules to MOT checks and live traffic. We have no connection with these organisations; we simply find them useful. If you have broken down and need help now, call us on 07763 706 830.
Roadside safety and driving rules
- The Highway Code – The official rules of the road for Great Britain, kept up to date by the government.
- Highway Code: breakdowns and incidents – What the Highway Code says to do if you break down, including on motorways. Worth reading before you ever need it.
- Northumbria Police – The police force covering Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Use it to report non-emergency incidents or find advice; in an emergency call 999.
- Police.uk – The national police website, with crime information and links to report incidents to your local force.
- what3words – A free app that gives every small square of land a unique three-word address. Handy for telling us or the emergency services exactly where you are.
Vehicle checks and paperwork
- Check MOT history – See a vehicle's MOT results, mileage readings and advisories. Useful before buying a used car.
- Get an MOT reminder – Sign up for a free text or email reminder a month before your MOT is due.
- Tax your vehicle – The official GOV.UK service for paying vehicle tax online.
- Check if a vehicle is taxed – Check whether a vehicle is taxed and when the tax is due, using its registration number.
- DVLA vehicle enquiry – Look up a vehicle's tax and MOT status, plus basic details such as make, colour and engine size.
- Make a SORN – Tell DVLA a vehicle is off the road, for example a non-runner waiting for repair. A SORN vehicle must not be driven or parked on a public road.
Local travel and roads in the North East
- Traffic England – Live traffic information for motorways and major A roads in England, including the A1 and A19.
- National Highways – The organisation that runs England's motorways and major A roads, with roadworks news and travel advice.
- TT2 Tyne Tunnels – Information about the Tyne Tunnels on the A19, including how to pay the toll.
- Nexus – Public transport in Tyne and Wear, including the Metro and the Shields Ferry. Useful if you need to get home after your vehicle has been recovered.
- Met Office – Official UK weather forecasts and warnings. Check before a long journey, especially in winter.
Councils in our area
- Newcastle City Council – Parking, roads, roadworks and other council services in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Gateshead Council – Council services for Gateshead, including parking and reporting road problems.
- North Tyneside Council – Council services for Wallsend, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Longbenton and Killingworth.
- South Tyneside Council – Council services for South Shields and the rest of South Tyneside.
- Sunderland City Council – Council services for Sunderland and Washington, including parking and roads.
- Northumberland County Council – Council services for Cramlington, Blyth, Ponteland and the rest of Northumberland.