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Safety Most UK drivers support plan to install breathalysers in new cars

Most UK drivers support plan to install breathalysers in new cars

We don't know if, when or how the systems will be introduced, but the EU has already set the wheels in motion.
By James Fossdyke 16h ago
Safety 23 under-18s injured every week in 20 mph zones

23 under-18s injured every week in 20 mph zones

That's 3,700 in just three years.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2019
Safety Distracted drivers were involved in more than 3,000 crashes last year

Distracted drivers were involved in more than 3,000 crashes last year

Almost 100 people were killed as a result.
By James Fossdyke 27 November 2019
Government Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

It's the first time evasion has fallen since the paper tax disc was abolished.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
Green Government calls on councils to boost electric car charging network

Government calls on councils to boost electric car charging network

But councils say they need long-term funding to do it.
By James Fossdyke 06 November 2019
Safety Government to

Government to 'close loophole' in phone driving laws

New laws will ensure motorists can be punished for using their phone to take pictures while driving.
By James Fossdyke 04 November 2019
Government DfT wants

DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads

But the department also says maintenance is "not just about funding".
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2019
Government Government contemplates green number plates for EVs

Government contemplates green number plates for EVs

Electric cars could get even more green...
By James Fossdyke 23 October 2019
Government Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there

Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Operation Brock is designed to keep the M20 moving in both directions.
By James Fossdyke 17 October 2019
Safety These UK drivers have the most penalty points

These UK drivers have the most penalty points

Just seven percent of British drivers have points, but not around these parts...
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2019
General New rules for road closures

New rules for road closures 'attack vehicle use' says drivers' group

Guidance issued last month makes it easier to close roads for community events.
By James Fossdyke 24 September 2019
Green Government invests £400 million in electric car infrastructure

Government invests £400 million in electric car infrastructure

Some of that money will be spent on building 3,000 new rapid charging points.
By James Fossdyke 13 September 2019
Autonomous Cars Government announces new safety scheme for driverless cars

Government announces new safety scheme for driverless cars

New CAV PASS scheme will "ensure safety of self-driving vehicles ahead of their sale".
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2019
Government Blue Badge applications open for those with hidden disabilities

Blue Badge applications open for those with hidden disabilities

Government says it's the biggest change to the scheme in almost 50 years.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2019
Safety New drink-drive fatality figures herald calls for more enforcement

New drink-drive fatality figures herald calls for more enforcement

Several organisations are also pushing for a new, "zero-tolerance" drink-drive limit.
By James Fossdyke 30 August 2019
Technology Government plans to cut traffic jams with Artificial Intelligence

Government plans to cut traffic jams with Artificial Intelligence

Department for Transport says the scheme will reduce traffic build-up and air pollution.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2019
Government Rule change makes it easier to close streets so kids can play outside

Rule change makes it easier to close streets so kids can play outside

Walking charity says the move will help to improve air quality when roads are shut.
By James Fossdyke 26 August 2019
Safety Drivers

Drivers' group launches campaign against blanket 20mph limits

The Alliance of British Drivers says the schemes have "no road safety benefit whatsoever".
By James Fossdyke 16 August 2019
Green Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging

Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging

The government claims the money will pay for a further 1,000 charging points.
By James Fossdyke 13 August 2019
Safety Charities slam UK

Charities slam UK's 'stagnating' record on road safety

Fatalities on UK roads only fell by one percent in 2018.
By James Fossdyke 26 July 2019
Government Government will use AI to check road markings are up to scratch

Government will use AI to check road markings are up to scratch

It's part of a £2 million "health-check" of the nation's roads.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2019
Safety Drivers could soon get penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt

Drivers could soon get penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt

Measure is being considered alongside 73 others as part of government safety drive.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2019
Government Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

The money will go towards filling potholes and reducing congestion.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 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 18 July 2019
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