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
Drivers urged to have their say on Scotland’s speed limit consultation
Drivers have until March 5th to respond to a consultation which could result in major changes to speed limits on Scotland’s roads.
Transport Scotland is seeking feedback on proposals to reduce …Read More
Teen-total: Zero-alcohol rules considered for young drivers
Young drivers in England could be hit with a wave of new restrictions, which might include a zero alcohol limit, in an aim to reduce the number of road fatalities …Read More
High time for change: Road safety charity calls for ‘urgent new approach’ to combat drug-driving
A new study has revealed that just over half (51%) of the motorists pulled over for suspected drug-driving are failing roadside drug tests.
The research, by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, …Read More
National Pothole Day marked with minister’s visit
Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, has celebrated National Pothole Day by visiting the JCB Power Systems factory in Derbyshire.
Greenwood, who is also the Labour MP for Nottingham …Read More
PM announces plans for AI-assisted road safety improvements
The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has recently unveiled plans to drive forward the country’s use of AI, including for road safety improvements.
Starmer is taking on board the recommendations of the …Read More
A fright for sore eyes: Older drivers encouraged to take frequent vision tests
A road safety group has encouraged older drivers to take regular eyesight tests and driving assessments to ensure they are safe to stay behind the wheel.
The advice comes from specialists …Read More