Troubling truck stops: Lorry drivers dissatisfied with England’s services
Less than four in 10 lorry drivers are satisfied with the number of stopping places available in the UK, according to the Lorry Driver Facilities Survey by Transport Focus.
The survey …Read More
Scotland follows suit with 20mph speed limit funding
The Scottish Government has announced £14 million in funding to enhance road safety for this financial year. The cash will be distributed among Scotland’s 32 councils and includes £4 million …Read More
Road safety funding: £500 million added to the pothole pot in Autumn Budget
An additional £500 million will be spent on local road maintenance next year, it has been announced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the pledge as part of her first Autumn Budget, …Read More
Learners warned of driving test ‘black market’ amid lengthy wait times
The RAC is urging learner drivers to avoid third-party websites offering practical test bookings or cancellation alerts.
According to the automotive services company, the average wait for a practical driving test …Read More
Final smart motorway ready to open despite Red X controversy
National Highways has begun opening the new all-lane running (ALR) motorway on the M6, making it the last smart motorway scheme to be completed. The upgrade cost £260m and started …Read More
Top of the pots: Pothole-related breakdowns set to reach six-year high
The number of pothole-related breakdowns jumped by around 10,000 in the space of a year, according to the latest figures from the AA Pothole Index.
Between January and September of this …Read More
Road fatalities drop to record low outside COVID years
Road fatalities in Great Britain reached their lowest level on record last year, excluding the pandemic-affected period, according to newly released government data.
The Department for Transport (DfT) reported that 1,624 …Read More
Congestion-busting tech delivers impressive results in M6 trial
National Highways has announced the success of a new AI-powered technology designed to ease congestion on England’s roads. It has resulted in ‘2,100 fewer journeys being delayed’ during a two-month …Read More
Government unveils new powers for local bus services
The government has announced a package of measures to give local leaders across England greater control over bus services, marking the first step toward improving public transport nationwide.
New legislation, introduced …Read More
One i-on safety: Firms call for tighter regulation on ion lithium batteries
Road safety firms are calling for increased regulation around lithium-ion batteries after new figures have emerged linking them to an increased risk of fires.
According to a freedom of information request …Read More