Harsher punishments for using a mobile phone behind the wheel seems to have scared drivers in Wales, as the number of offenders has dropped 40% in a year. This is following the introduction of harsher penalties for the offence, which doubled to £200 and six penalty points in March 2017. The number of FPNs issued to drivers in Wales dropped to 1,567 in 2017 according to new figures obtained … [Read more...]
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Newslines 9 February
The A55 trunk road over North Wales and linking Anglesey with North West England has been shut for almost four months in total in the last year. Welsh Government responding to a question from Aberconwy AM Janet Finch-Saunders said there had been 55 closures in all and each for over an hour minimum which added up to nearly four months in all. You can now improve driving skills from the … [Read more...]
Unique Bridgestone Potenza on hot Renault
The New Renault Mégane R.S. has been updated with state-of-the-art technology for greater agility, efficiency and driving enjoyment including the very latest high performance Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres. ‘This is a very different vehicle,’ explains Laurent Hurgon, Renault’s development driver for the new model and who said a tailored approach was a must for the New … [Read more...]
Boyo they are fast & furious
Welsh drivers are among the fastest on the road, picking up more speeding tickets than anyone else in the country. A poll of 2,000 UK motorists found 45 per cent of those in Wales have been ticketed for driving over the speed limit – with Scottish drivers the most cautious behind the wheel. Once again, the Scots found themselves airing on the safer side, with under half of Scottish drivers … [Read more...]
Freezing rain adds to drivers’ danger
Freezing rain hitting some parts of Wales is one of the greatest dangers to drivers, says RAC spokesman Rod Dennis. RAC traffic spokesman Rod Dennis explained, “Droplets of rain which come into contact with the ground and other surfaces freeze instantly. This creates a huge hazard as roads may look clear and safe, despite actually being potentially icy death traps. “Where freezing rain is … [Read more...]
L-Drivers on motorways from 4 June
Learner drivers will be allowed on motorways from 4 June, says the Government . Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed this as ‘common sense’ and says it could save countless lives. An announcement from the DVSA yesterday said learners will need to be accompanied by an approved driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls. Motorways lessons will be voluntary and it will … [Read more...]
Red alert for blizzards in S Wales today
The Welsh Government is urging people not to travel unless absolutely necessary as a spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected to hit South and Mid Wales this afternoon. The Met Office has issued a red warning for ‘extreme weather’ and there could be long delays and cancellations of many public transport services seems highly likely. Some roads could become blocked by deep … [Read more...]
Used car dealers urged to plan for diesel’s decline
Used car dealers should be starting to think about an inevitable shift away from diesel towards petrol that is likely to take effect in around two years, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The trade body, which represents businesses that process 1.5 million cars for remarketing every year, says that the change in the used car market – which has seen diesel penetration drop from 45% to … [Read more...]
UK drivers ignoring high fines for mobile phone use
The UK has some of the highest fines for using hand-held mobile phones in Europe but even so many UK motorists remain undeterred with almost 12,000 drivers a year still being prosecuted for the offence, IAM RoadSmart has discovered. In spite of the possibility of a £200 fine and six driving licence points, figures published by the Ministry of Justice show the number of offenders convicted of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 28 February
More than 1,000 safety checks have been made in a day for the first time using FleetCheck’s Mobile App. Launched at CV Show 2017, is designed to provide a simple yet robust way of carrying out essential commercial vehicle safety checks. Users include including Blind Veterans UK, Tructyre, Hyperoptic and London and Quadrant Housing. Key features of the Mobile App include the means to … [Read more...]