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Green number plates arrive on UK roads to raise electric car awareness
The green 'flashes' on number plates will mark out zero-emission cars.
By
James Fossdyke
09 December 2020
General
Almost 300 miles of roadworks to be lifted in time for Christmas break
The government has already asked councils to stock up on grit.
By
James Fossdyke
07 December 2020
Safety
Safety charity calls for local measures to tackle pavement parking
IAM Roadsmart says an outright ban could be counter-productive.
By
James Fossdyke
04 December 2020
Safety
Government figures show speeding rose during lockdown
RAC says it's "frightening" to think speeding is among Covid-19's "legacies".
By
James Fossdyke
25 November 2020
Safety
UK councils told to stock up on salt and grit in preparation for winter
The government has already invested in 93 new gritters.
By
James Fossdyke
23 November 2020
Commercial Vehicles
Britain's trucks set to grow under new government proposals
The government is launching two consultations on longer and larger HGVs.
By
James Fossdyke
11 November 2020
Green
Government announces £49m green automotive tech funding
The money will be shared between multiple eco-friendly projects.
By
James Fossdyke
05 November 2020
General
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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'
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
Despite the small sample size, the commissioning company says the results are "significant".
By
James Fossdyke
22 April 2020
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