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UK: Figures show road fatalities are rising again post-pandemic
2022 saw an 8.8-percent increase in road deaths compared with 2021.
By
James Fossdyke
01 June 2023
Government
Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May
The longer 'LST' trailers are designed to reduce the number of trucks on the road.
By
James Fossdyke
17 May 2023
Government
UK: RAC finds issues with most 'yellow boxes' councils plan to enforce
The motoring organisation says drivers could be unfairly fined, and the government should sort out its guidance on the matter.
By
James Fossdyke
04 May 2023
Safety
Government cancels plans for new smart motorways in the UK
New projects will be stopped, but existing all-lane running motorways will remain.
By
James Fossdyke
20 April 2023
Safety
Government to spend almost £50m to improve safety on 27 UK roads
The Department for Transport (DfT) says the funding will reduce accident rates.
By
James Fossdyke
14 April 2023
Safety
UK government moots MOT rule relaxation to cut costs for drivers
The government says any changes will be made with safety in mind.
By
James Fossdyke
24 January 2023
Government
New noise-detecting traffic cameras begin real-world trials in the UK
The cameras will be installed at four locations across the UK, catching drivers with illegal exhausts.
By
James Fossdyke
21 October 2022
Green
Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England
New pilot project sees nine local authorities split £10m of funding for new chargers.
By
James Fossdyke
25 August 2022
Government
UK: New rules to stop disabled passengers being overcharged in taxis
The new rules are already in force in England, Scotland and Wales.
By
James Fossdyke
06 July 2022
Government
UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars
The grant has been in place since 2011.
By
James Fossdyke
17 June 2022
Government
UK government to spend £160m on four congestion-busting projects
The schemes will be dotted around the UK, from Newcastle to the New Forest.
By
James Fossdyke
09 June 2022
Motorcycles
UK Department for Transport is now targeting noisy bikes and cars
The department seeks nominations for four areas to cover for this phase of its technology trials.
By
Brian Potter
05 May 2022
Safety
UK government proposes rehabilitation schemes for drug-drivers
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says rehabilitation will prevent reoffending.
By
James Fossdyke
12 April 2022
Government
Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure
The government wants a tenfold increase in charging points by 2030.
By
James Fossdyke
08 April 2022
Safety
Fifth of UK drivers still unaware of January Highway Code changes
IAM RoadSmart estimates more than seven million drivers could have no idea about changes introduced in January.
By
James Fossdyke
07 April 2022
Government
UK: Government urged to update guidance on 'yellow box' junctions
The RAC says the lack of guidance for authorities could cost motorists dear.
By
James Fossdyke
06 April 2022
Safety
UK: Drivers "unconvinced" about strengthened phone use laws
RAC says just two percent think new rules will have a major impact on phone use behind the wheel.
By
James Fossdyke
28 March 2022
Technology
UK report says drivers should not be responsible for autonomous cars
In the event of an accident, the Law Commission says the manufacturer should be held accountable.
By
James Fossdyke
01 February 2022
Safety
UK: Government to suspend rollout of all-lane running on smart motorways
The decision follows a scathing report from a cross-party group of MPs.
By
James Fossdyke
12 January 2022
Safety
Safety charity welcomes parliamentary debate on sentences for hit-and-runs
Brake wants "tough" punishment for those who kill others on the roads.
By
James Fossdyke
07 December 2021
Safety
UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving
The new laws come into force next year.
By
James Fossdyke
23 November 2021
Commercial Vehicles
UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040
Internal combustion-powered vehicles weighing less than 26 tonnes will be banned from sale in 2035.
By
James Fossdyke
12 November 2021
Government
UK transport authority wants to change vehicle modification rules
Bikes, cars, and any roadgoing vehicle could be affected if enacted.
By
Brian Potter
25 October 2021
Government
UK: Competition law suspended to help alleviate fuel shortages
The government hopes the change will help reduce supply problems.
By
James Fossdyke
29 September 2021
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