Half a million drivers break seatbelt law every day
A new roadside survey has indicated that over half a million drivers may not be wearing a seatbelt on the daily, along with over 50,000 drivers using a hand-held phone …Read More
Sadiq’s siege on speeding: One million tickets to be issued by end of the year
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to issue one million traffic tickets by the end of the year in an effort to tackle speeding in the capital and improve …Read More
STOP? Obscured road signs are a frequent problem, say drivers
A recent survey by the RAC has revealed that over half of drivers frequently see obscured road signs on their journeys.
The motoring organisation has issued a safety warning for road …Read More
Ditch the diesel: New “tax break” scheme urges motorists to abandon petrol and diesel
Motorists who switch from petrol and diesel vehicles to zero-carbon transportation should be rewarded with significant tax breaks, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
The AFP has highlighted that …Read More
National Highways on track to help save the UK’s biodiversity
National Highways is on course to achieve its 2025 target of no net loss of biodiversity, having carried out a series of nature-focused work around the country.
To celebrate Nature Week, …Read More
Bong, bong, buckle up: Campaigners demand mandatory seat belt reminders
Fresh calls have been made by campaigners and insurers for the government to make seat belt warnings mandatory in all cars.
The appeals follow a new report from AXA UK and …Read More
Concerns raised over increased motorway speed limits
Concerns have surfaced following a recent petition calling for a 100 mph speed limit on motorways.
John Kushnik, Legal Operations Director at National Accident Helpline, stated that the potential law change …Read More
Anti-speeding technology to hit roads in July
Starting July 6th, all new vehicles sold in the European Union and Northern Ireland will come fit with intelligent speed assistance (ISA), a system created to improve road safety.
The technology …Read More
Welsh U-turn on 20mph to begin this Autumn
The Welsh Government has announced plans to roll back on their controversial policy of default 20mph limits across the country.
The Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates, has …Read More
Progress made on smart motorway emergency areas
National Highways is progressing on its promise to deliver 150 new smart motorway emergency areas (EAs) by 2025. It is pushing to meet its target by announcing plans to install …Read More