Fineworks: Over 10,000 speeding fines issued at M6 roadworks
More than 10,000 fines have been handed out to drivers caught speeding by the M6 roadworks in just a few months, new figures from National Highways reveal.
A temporary 40mph limit …Read More
Pot an option: Calls made to introduce mandatory pothole prevention training
Two road safety bodies have urged the government to make pothole prevention training compulsory for local councils. This comes amid the country’s ever-worsening pothole backlog, as road conditions remain in …Read More
National Highways launches new HGV safety campaign
A new road safety campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the risks of driving near heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the UK’s motorways.
The initiative, led by National Highways …Read More
Back to the office? Survey shows commuter numbers are still falling
The number of people commuting to work has fallen again, according to new numbers, declining by 5% last year compared to 2023. This marks a 21% drop since 2019, showing …Read More
Heatwaves expose ‘fragility’ of UK roads, says expert
The AA has warned that this summer’s heatwaves have exposed the ‘fragility’ of Britain’s roads. The roadside assistance provider stated that increased temperatures are making potholes worse by weakening the …Read More
Drink, drugs and eye tests: Stricter road safety laws for the UK in the works
Stricter rules for drink-driving, drug use and motorists over 70 are among new proposals set to be included in upcoming road safety legislation currently being drafted by Heidi Alexander, the …Read More
Major city set to limit drivers to 30mph or less
Birmingham City Council is set to reduce speed limits to 30mph or less on the majority of roads in the region. The news follows a successful trial of a road …Read More
Road-uce reuse recycle: TfL approves use of 50% recycled asphalt
Transport for London (TfL) has validated the use of 50% recycled asphalt in the top layer of its road surfaces, becoming one of the UK’s first road authorities to do …Read More
New remote traffic lights help keep road workers safe
A new type of mobile traffic signal has been launched by SRL Traffic Systems, which is designed to make roadworks safer for those onsite.
The system, REMOS, or ‘remotely operated signals’, …Read More
Dissatisfied drivers: Worst roads and regions for roads revealed
The South East is home to the worst roads on England’s strategic road network, according to the results of a new satisfaction survey from transport user watchdog Transport Focus.
Around 9,000 …Read More