Strike out: New app aims to stop cable strikes
The Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUCUK) has launched a new app with the aim of preventing damage to underground cables. The app will help road workers to avoid cable …Read More
Power Struggle: New Report Highlights UK’s Charging Point Crisis
A new report has found that the UK needs to install electric vehicle charging stations much quicker than its current pace, in order to reach its 2030 target.
The Government is …Read More
Breathe easy: Clean air zones to be introduced to cities
Cities across England are moving forward with plans to introduce clean air zones (CAZ), which aim to improve air quality.
If a vehicle exceeds the set emission limit, the motorist may …Read More
Overpromised or underfunded? Highways England schemes don’t add up
An investigation by Highways Magazine has revealed that several cycle schemes under Highways England’s Designated Funds programme are yet to be completed.
The programme (which runs separately to Highways England’s core …Read More
Pothole Crisis: UK roads in a worse state than five years ago
A survey by UltraCrete, released on National Pothole Day (the 15th of January), has found that 81 percent of local authorities think that potholes have worsened over recent years.
Councils have …Read More
Too cool for fuel: drivers warned against driving on empty
Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers against allowing their fuel tanks to reach near-empty before they fill up again.
As petrol and diesel prices increase, more motorists can …Read More
Who’s responsible? New legal framework for self-driving car safety
Plans for a new legal framework are being drawn up by the Law Commissions of England, Wales and Scotland surrounding the safety of future self-driving vehicles. The thorough proposals will …Read More
Wildlife strife: the dangers of swerving for animals on the road
GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers not to ‘veer for a deer’ because of the dangers that a sudden swerve could cause.
Annually, there are around 74,000 accidents involving deer on …Read More
Roadworks can hurt: Highways England to trial new roadwork airbags
Highways England is set to trial a new kind of roadwork warning on its network in the form of an inflatable barrier. This will help to protect road workers from …Read More
Heads I win, tailgate you lose: Highways England aim to clampdown on this dangerous practice
A recent survey for Highways England has found that 80 percent of people would like to see a clampdown on tailgating (driving too close to the car in front).
Tailgating is …Read More