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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
Green Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol

It's hoped the fuel will be kinder to the environment.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2020
Government Government dishes out £93m to fix roads and bridges

Government dishes out £93m to fix roads and bridges

It will pay for a host of projects nationwide.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2020
Safety New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

New campaign urges men to help stop their mates drink-driving

It's called the Pint-Block campaign.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
Technology Government invests £1.5m in tech to tackle traffic

Government invests £1.5m in tech to tackle traffic

The funding will be shared between three companies.
By James Fossdyke 19 February 2020
Safety Government estimates betray slow progress on tackling drink-driving

Government estimates betray slow progress on tackling drink-driving

The RAC says drink-driving is still a "serious problem".
By James Fossdyke 14 February 2020
Government Government launches new web tool to help drivers with clean air zones

Government launches new web tool to help drivers with clean air zones

The system tells you whether you'll have to pay to drive in city-centre clean air zones.
By James Fossdyke 07 February 2020
Government Government ramps up funding for on-street charge electric car points

Government ramps up funding for on-street charge electric car points

The DfT has doubled funding to £10 million.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2020
Safety Massage seats could solve January blues, car maker claims

Massage seats could solve January blues, car maker claims

Cynics might say it's an attempt to sell options, but DS claims there's science to back it up.
By James Fossdyke 21 January 2020
Technology Government to trial wireless charging for electric taxis in Nottingham

Government to trial wireless charging for electric taxis in Nottingham

For six months, 10 cabs will be able to charge wirelessly at taxi ranks.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Safety Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

And six in 10 think the problem is getting worse.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Green UK to get four 'advanced' new biofuel production plants

UK to get four 'advanced' new biofuel production plants

The plants will convert substances including household waste and old wood into fuel.
By James Fossdyke 31 December 2019
Technology High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

The "big data" tech will allow passengers to "plan journeys to the minute".
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Government Over 12,000 people awarded disabled parking badges under new rules

Over 12,000 people awarded disabled parking badges under new rules

The so-called 'blue badges' are now available for those with 'hidden' disabilities.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
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 13 December 2019
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 'close loophole' in phone driving laws

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
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