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Government Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

But most would support no punishment.
By Dominik Wilde 23 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
Safety Safest car parks in Britain revealed

Safest car parks in Britain revealed

New research from uSwitch has revealed the best places to park your car.
By Dominik Wilde 04 June 2020
Weird Mercedes covered in poop after illegally parking on UK farmer’s field

Mercedes covered in poop after illegally parking on UK farmer’s field

Yuck!
By Anthony Karr 27 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
General One in six UK drivers would defy pavement parking ban

One in six UK drivers would defy pavement parking ban

The government recently announced it was considering giving councils powers to ban parking on the kerb.
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2020
Government Government offers NHS and social care staff free parking

Government offers NHS and social care staff free parking

Councils and NHS trusts are getting in on the act
By James Fossdyke 27 March 2020
General NHS workers offered free parking at more than 900 car parks

NHS workers offered free parking at more than 900 car parks

These include car parks near major hospitals.
By James Fossdyke 25 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
Green Homes with charging points can make more money renting out their parking spaces

Homes with charging points can make more money renting out their parking spaces

Parking spaces with EV charging points can make around 12 percent more than those without went renting out their spaces.
By Dominik Wilde 26 February 2020
General Parking mishaps cost British drivers £1.5bn a year, study shows

Parking mishaps cost British drivers £1.5bn a year, study shows

Collisions with bollards and trees are among the most common accidents.
By James Fossdyke 20 February 2020
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
Government Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

But that's about a fifth of what filling all the UK's potholes would cost.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2019
Lifestyle Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

Most still choose to drive to the shops despite push to leave the car at home

And many want more parking spaces, too.
By Dominik Wilde 20 November 2019
Government English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations

English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations

Westminster alone made almost £70 million from parking fees and charges.
By James Fossdyke 20 November 2019
General Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

RAC Foundation says next government needs to "get a grip" on the issue.
By James Fossdyke 13 November 2019
01:11 Lifestyle Science has determined the best way to find the perfect parking space

Science has determined the best way to find the perfect parking space

There's math behind this, too.
By Nico Ylanan 30 September 2019
Government MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking

MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking

The suggestion has been welcomed by the group representing councils.
By James Fossdyke 11 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
Commercial Vehicles UK van drivers fork out almost £600k a year in loading bay fines

UK van drivers fork out almost £600k a year in loading bay fines

Research from VW shows that Glasgow issues the most tickets
By James Fossdyke 26 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
General Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

RAC says price hikes are "unwelcome".
By James Fossdyke 12 August 2019
Green Government proposes mandatory charging point in new homes

Government proposes mandatory charging point in new homes

New regulations coming to the charging infrastructure market in the UK.
By Mark Kane 02 August 2019
Government Government to invest £37m in electric car infrastructure

Government to invest £37m in electric car infrastructure

Money will pay for development of several charging point-related projects.
By James Fossdyke 10 July 2019
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