No horsing around: Operation Gallop aims to improve safety for riders
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and police forces and partners from across the United Kingdom have teamed up on a new initiative to improve safety for horse riders …Read More
Network of neglect: Most local roads receive no maintenance
New analysis has revealed that the overwhelming majority (97%) of England’s local roads received no form of maintenance whatsoever in the 2023/24 financial year.
The figures come from the RAC, which …Read More
2030 fuel ban: PM reveals changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
New measures have been announced by the prime minister to assist car manufacturers in meeting the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate rules. The changes include allowing hybrid cars to be …Read More
Kendal crawling: Blanket 20mph limits planned for Cumbrian town
Kendal Town Council is pushing forward its plans for blanket 20mph limits on its roads, reiterating its support for the initiative at a meeting earlier this month. This would make …Read More
Commuting by car: Four in 10 say their only option is to drive to work
New research from the RAC states that four out of 10 drivers have no choice but to drive to work. When asked if commuting by public transport was an option, …Read More
Safety for Scots: £10 million allocated to road safety in Scotland
The Scottish government has awarded councils a total of £10 million in funding to help reduce road fatalities.
More than 120 road safety improvement projects received cash from the Road Safety …Read More
Pothole reports required for council maintenance funding, says DfT
Highway authorities in England have been warned they must publish details on road maintenance progress or risk losing a portion of their funding. This comes as part of new responsibilities …Read More
National Highways told to give smart motorways the hard shoulder
The AA is increasing pressure on National Highways to reintroduce conventional hard shoulders in place of smart motorways, following findings from its latest survey.
The breakdown cover provider reported that almost …Read More
New road markings proposed to combat single-carriageway crashes
National Highways is considering plans to implement new road marking profiles for centre lines, as part of an effort to enhance motorists’ safety.
Road marking profiles are the raised or textured …Read More
Baby drivers: New scheme permits kids to get behind the wheel
A new scheme could allow children as young as nine to sign up for driving lessons in an effort to improve road safety.
This comes as part of the Young Driver …Read More