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Safety This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

The sun was one of the UK's major external causes of accidents on the road last year.
By Dominik Wilde 11 October 2019
Government MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

Electric vehicles could leave a £40bn "black hole" in the government coffers.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2019
Safety Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Stretches of the M1 and M62 will see changes to emergency refuge areas.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2019
Safety Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

The northern motorway currently experiences an average of five collisions a day.
By James Fossdyke 26 September 2019
General New rules for road closures 'attack vehicle use' says drivers' group

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
General Birmingham postpones planned car-free day this weekend

Birmingham postpones planned car-free day this weekend

The city's council says "a number of outstanding issues" are to blame.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2019
Safety Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

It's after the AA recommended stopping the rollout of motorways that use the hard shoulder as a lane.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2019
Safety More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

Drivers give the hard shoulder the snub even when it's open to traffic
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2019
Government Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

But the Road Haulage Association it's just a plot to raise more money.
By James Fossdyke 04 September 2019
Technology London to get 'world-leading' control room tech to combat congestion

London to get 'world-leading' control room tech to combat congestion

New software will use "rich data" to help ensure traffic flows smoothly.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 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
General Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

And the promise of good weather could see yet more holidaymakers come out of the woodwork.
By James Fossdyke 23 August 2019
Green Cumbrian A-road improvements will cut traffic and help wildlife

Cumbrian A-road improvements will cut traffic and help wildlife

Wildlife habitats will be enhanced as part of the roadworks.
By James Fossdyke 30 July 2019
Government Motorways and A-roads to benefit from £8.7bn of improvement projects

Motorways and A-roads to benefit from £8.7bn of improvement projects

A total of 18 projects will be funded by Highways England, with a total cost of nearly £9bn.
By James Fossdyke 26 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 UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

That's a lot.
By Dominik Wilde 19 July 2019
Safety Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be 'check your vehicle day'

Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be 'check your vehicle day'

Nigel Mansell is backing the initiative ahead of summer holidays
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2019
General Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

The weekend is expected to be the busiest start to the summer break for four years.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2019
Government London could invest up to £2m in congestion-busting innovations

London could invest up to £2m in congestion-busting innovations

Transport for London is negotiating potential investments with three companies.
By James Fossdyke 18 June 2019
General M6 Toll prices to rise by up to 50p from next month

M6 Toll prices to rise by up to 50p from next month

Prices for cars will rise by between 10 and 30p, depending on time of day.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2019
Safety One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

Shocking statistics also show 75 percent of drivers think the law is not properly enforced.
By James Fossdyke 31 May 2019
Jams predicted as 22m leisure trips planned for the weekend

Jams predicted as 22m leisure trips planned for the weekend

Bank holidays and decent weather mean only one thing: traffic.
By James Fossdyke 24 May 2019
Safety Get ready for festival season with these driving tips

Get ready for festival season with these driving tips

Musical festival season is around the corner, get there and back safely with these tips.
By Dominik Wilde 24 May 2019
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