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General Government plans to clean up graffiti on British roads

Government plans to clean up graffiti on British roads

Transport Secretary says the plans are a "step in the right direction".
By James Fossdyke 16 September 2020
Commercial Vehicles Half UK vans are 'candidates for electrification', says RAC Foundation

Half UK vans are 'candidates for electrification', says RAC Foundation

But the average van does 13,000 miles a year.
By James Fossdyke 14 September 2020
Safety Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the subject.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2020
Government Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan

Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan

The government hopes a data-driven plan will speed up repairs.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2020
Government New government 'Acceleration Unit' hopes to speed up road building

New government 'Acceleration Unit' hopes to speed up road building

The "team of specialists" is there to tackle delayed infrastructure projects.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2020
Technology Government announces consultation on advanced driver assistance tech

Government announces consultation on advanced driver assistance tech

The Department for Transport wants to know how systems could help and hear motorists' concerns.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Government Government launches review of UK road policing

Government launches review of UK road policing

The authorities are asking for your input to help improve policing.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
General Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

And car traffic isn't far behind.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Safety Increased HGV speed limit has "no impact" on safety, report says

Increased HGV speed limit has "no impact" on safety, report says

The government report suggests there was no impact on emissions, either.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2020
Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Green Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

Government invests £73.5 million in green car technology

The money will be split between 10 projects, with the government hoping it will safeguard jobs.
By James Fossdyke 26 June 2020
Green Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'

Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'

The new number plates will come in this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
Green Electric car charging points now twice as numerous as petrol stations

Electric car charging points now twice as numerous as petrol stations

The AA says the perceived lack of charging points is a myth.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2020
Safety English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

The government hopes the move will improve safety for cyclists.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Green Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'

Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'

It's part of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' plan for greener transport when lockdown is lifted.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2020
General Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Brits now want to ban pavement parking, study suggests

Despite the small sample size, the commissioning company says the results are "significant".
By James Fossdyke 22 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Safety Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

The money will help care for victims and their families.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2020
Safety Drivers urged to steer clear of rural roads to help coronavirus effort

Drivers urged to steer clear of rural roads to help coronavirus effort

It's hoped avoiding the roads can reduce the strain on the NHS.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2020
Green Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Local authorities get £2.27m to tackle air pollution

Schemes include encouraging electric vehicle uptake and measures to reduce kids' exposure to particulate matter.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2020
Government Government could introduce pavement parking ban across England

Government could introduce pavement parking ban across England

The DfT is launching a consultation on the matter.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2020
Government Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan

Government creates 18-point smart motorway action plan

But the RAC expressed concern it may not be enough.
By James Fossdyke 13 March 2020
General Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade

Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade

Lined nose-to-tail, the cars would cover all of Britain's coastline.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2020
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