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Safety UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

That's a lot.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 19, 2019
Safety New drivers could be banned from driving at night

New drivers could be banned from driving at night

Government is also considering limiting passengers during the first year on the road.
By James Fossdyke Jul 18, 2019
Safety Roads policing tactics under review

Roads policing tactics under review

Review will look at "best practice" and "identify gaps in service".
By James Fossdyke Jul 18, 2019
Safety More than 9,500 drivers clocked at over 100 mph in UK last year

More than 9,500 drivers clocked at over 100 mph in UK last year

The highest speed recorded was 162 mph, seen on both the M1 and M4.
By James Fossdyke Jul 17, 2019
Safety Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be

Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be 'check your vehicle day'

Nigel Mansell is backing the initiative ahead of summer holidays
By James Fossdyke Jul 16, 2019
Safety Motorists warned of lower drink-drive limit in Europe

Motorists warned of lower drink-drive limit in Europe

England and Wales have the joint-highest drink-drive limits in Europe.
By James Fossdyke Jul 15, 2019
Safety Many Brits

Many Brits 'in the dark' about French driving rules as holidays start

Two thirds don't know tailgating is illegal and half don't know mobile phone laws.
By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019
Safety Electric cars will have to make noise to improve pedestrian safety

Electric cars will have to make noise to improve pedestrian safety

The sound will be "similar to that made by a conventional engine".
By James Fossdyke Jul 04, 2019
Safety Tesla Model 3 equals best in class in Euro NCAP tests

Tesla Model 3 equals best in class in Euro NCAP tests

Its results match those obtained by the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the safest car tested in 2018
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 03, 2019
Safety HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

Government report also suggests the change has saved businesses millions.
By James Fossdyke Jul 02, 2019
Safety 700 extra breakdowns a week expected on motorways in July and August

700 extra breakdowns a week expected on motorways in July and August

Highways England is launching a campaign to try and reduce unnecessary breakdowns.
By James Fossdyke Jun 25, 2019
Safety Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Proposals suggest banning tyres more than nine years old from use on HGVs and buses.
By James Fossdyke Jun 24, 2019
Safety Motorists warned to check hay fever drugs won

Motorists warned to check hay fever drugs won't affect their driving

NHS warns against driving while taking pills that make you sleepy.
By James Fossdyke Jun 21, 2019
Safety New hedgehog road sign revealed to protect drivers and animals

New hedgehog road sign revealed to protect drivers and animals

The new sign will be used at animal-related accident blackspots.
By James Fossdyke Jun 18, 2019
Safety 2020 Toyotas will save you from leaving car on, in drive

2020 Toyotas will save you from leaving car on, in drive

Automatic Shut Off and Automatic Park should roll out shortly.
By Jeff Perez Jun 16, 2019
Safety Driving in closed motorway lanes could land you in a lot of trouble

Driving in closed motorway lanes could land you in a lot of trouble

If you ignore red Xs on motorways, a big fine and points penalty could come your way.
By Dominik Wilde Jun 14, 2019
Safety Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Aggressive driving around cyclists is on the rise, drivers say

Four in 10 think there's more aggressive driving around cyclists than five years ago.
By James Fossdyke Jun 13, 2019
Safety This is why you should fix body damage straight away

This is why you should fix body damage straight away

GEM Motoring Assist tells you why it's wrong to wait.
By Dominik Wilde Jun 13, 2019
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