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Safety UK: Figures show road fatalities are rising again post-pandemic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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