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See driver passing traffic jam on shoulder get a healthy dose of instant karma

See driver passing traffic jam on shoulder get a healthy dose of instant karma

Impatience is never a good adviser.

By Brian Potter 4 August 2023

New stop sign cameras in Spain fine drivers for not coming to a full stop

New stop sign cameras in Spain fine drivers for not coming to a full stop

Violators face a hefty fine of €200, or about £170.

By Brian Potter 13 July 2023

RAC predicts busiest Late May Bank Holiday traffic since 2019

RAC predicts busiest Late May Bank Holiday traffic since 2019

The RAC and Inrix reckon drivers will see plenty of jams over the weekend.

By James Fossdyke 24 May 2023

Fossil fuel protesters block road, inadvertantly block Tesla EVs

Fossil fuel protesters block road, inadvertantly block Tesla EVs

The Teslas were reportedly among the first cars stopped by the climate activists who were protesting against petrol cars.

By Brian Potter 2 May 2023

UK: Traffic jams expected to build over consecutive bank holidays

UK: Traffic jams expected to build over consecutive bank holidays

With two consecutive bank holidays coming up, the RAC is warning of traffic jams on major routes.

By James Fossdyke 26 April 2023

12:36 Government

Paris to enact limited traffic zone in city centre in 2024

Paris to enact limited traffic zone in city centre in 2024

The City of Lights is notorious for traffic jams, so it's taking steps to make things better.

By Brian Potter 12 April 2023

UK: Good Friday may turn bad amid predictions of heavy holiday traffic

UK: Good Friday may turn bad amid predictions of heavy holiday traffic

The RAC and Inrix estimate 17 million leisure trips will be made by car this weekend.

By James Fossdyke 5 April 2023

London marks 20 years of "ground-breaking" Congestion Charge

London marks 20 years of "ground-breaking" Congestion Charge

Now Transport for London claims the expanded Ultra-Low Emission Zone is the next step in cleaning up the capital's air.

By James Fossdyke 21 February 2023

UK drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips before Christmas

UK drivers to embark on 20m getaway trips before Christmas

Roughly 40 percent of those journeys will be crammed into two days: December 23 and Christmas Eve.

By Hyundai 21 December 2022

UK: Almost 17m drivers expected to hit the roads this Christmas

UK: Almost 17m drivers expected to hit the roads this Christmas

And the AA says the threat of rail strikes could make congestion even worse.

By James Fossdyke 14 December 2022

New noise-detecting traffic cameras begin real-world trials in the UK

New noise-detecting traffic cameras begin real-world trials in the UK

The cameras will be installed at four locations across the UK, catching drivers with illegal exhausts.

By James Fossdyke 21 October 2022

UK: Heavy traffic expected over last bank holiday before Christmas

UK: Heavy traffic expected over last bank holiday before Christmas

The RAC is expecting more than 12 million journeys to be made by car this weekend.

By James Fossdyke 25 August 2022

00:43 Crashes / Wrecks

Driver with boss-level awareness avoids collision in a surprising way

Driver with boss-level awareness avoids collision in a surprising way

Poor Duster takes all the damage.

By Brian Potter 1 August 2022

UK: New measures planned to reduce disruption from roadworks

UK: New measures planned to reduce disruption from roadworks

National Highways says the moves will save the taxpayer money and reduce congestion.

By James Fossdyke 25 July 2022

Busy weekend predicted on UK roads as summer holidays kick off

Busy weekend predicted on UK roads as summer holidays kick off

The RAC expects the M25 to be the busiest road this coming weekend.

By James Fossdyke 22 July 2022

UK government to spend £160m on four congestion-busting projects

UK government to spend £160m on four congestion-busting projects

The schemes will be dotted around the UK, from Newcastle to the New Forest.

By James Fossdyke 9 June 2022

Tailbacks predicted during busy double bank holiday

Tailbacks predicted during busy double bank holiday

Data suggests Friday (June 3) will be the busiest day.

By James Fossdyke 31 May 2022

UK: Easter bank holiday traffic expected to be busiest in years

UK: Easter bank holiday traffic expected to be busiest in years

The RAC says more than 21 million leisure trips are expected over the four-day weekend.

By James Fossdyke 13 April 2022

UK: Government urged to update guidance on 'yellow box' junctions

UK: Government urged to update guidance on 'yellow box' junctions

The RAC says the lack of guidance for authorities could cost motorists dear.

By James Fossdyke 6 April 2022

Amazing restored video shows London traffic in the 1940s

Amazing restored video shows London traffic in the 1940s

The perfect time to drive in London.

By Brian Potter 8 March 2022

Permanent bus lanes set to become London fixture after successful trial

Permanent bus lanes set to become London fixture after successful trial

It's hoped the 24-hour lanes will encourage bus travel and reduce congestion.

By James Fossdyke 29 December 2021

UK: RAC expects Christmas traffic to hit highest level in five years

UK: RAC expects Christmas traffic to hit highest level in five years

But 10 percent of drivers won't travel amid Covid-19 fears.

By James Fossdyke 20 December 2021

UK motorway safety drive catches 240 offenders in just two weeks

UK motorway safety drive catches 240 offenders in just two weeks

The drivers in south-west England were caught out by patrolling police HGV tractor units.

By James Fossdyke 14 December 2021

UK: Half term set to cause 'autumn rush' on UK roads

UK: Half term set to cause 'autumn rush' on UK roads

Almost 20 million leisure journeys are expected in the UK over the weekend of October 23-25.

By James Fossdyke 22 October 2021

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