Painting by blunders: Council paints over potholes as residents attempt their own repairs
Residents of a Hampshire town have been left flabbergasted upon finding that the council had painted over a string of potholes rather than repairing them.
When Avenue Road in Lymington reopened, …Read More
Residents in uproar over council car parking costs
Residents of a Kent town have complained over a ‘ridiculous’ parking charge increase, which has seen the day rate of one car park rise by almost 600%. Canterbury City Council …Read More
Pothole panic: Driver upset over pothole-ruined roads hits an all-time high
According to the latest RAC report on motoring, road conditions have become a top concern for most drivers – a first for the annual report. Just under 60% of drivers …Read More
Resits for over 60s? New study to assess feasibility of standardised tests for older drivers
Drivers aged 60 and over might need to take a road safety assessment in order to stay behind the wheel, depending on the results of a new study.
The study, by …Read More
National Audit Office report lambasts local road network condition
The Department for Transport (DfT) has come under fire from Parliament’s spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), after a report into its handling of the local road network in …Read More
Overload and overdrive: Van drivers fined hundreds for common pitfalls
Motoring experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have emphasised major concerns for van drivers, as overloading vehicles and driving for long periods without breaks lead to hefty fines of up to £300 and …Read More
UK set for a gridlock crisis caused by increasing roadworks
New research has warned that the UK is set to face a gridlock crisis caused by rapidly increasing traffic and road upgrades, as well as a lack of cross-industry collaboration …Read More
Government urged to adopt EU safety laws by road safety bosses
The new Transport Secretary has been sent a joint letter urging her to adopt the latest EU vehicle safety laws. The letter has been signed by more than 50 individuals …Read More
Home before midnight: Calls for graduated licensing intensify
The government is being urged to introduce Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) to improve road safety for new drivers during their first six months on the road. If implemented, new drivers …Read More
Wake-up call: Over a quarter of vehicles found to have hazardous tyres
According to a recent study, more than a quarter of motorists are driving with tyres in dangerous condition.
In early June, over 6,000 tyres on 1,527 vehicles parked at Manchester, Gatwick, …Read More