Car traffic grew by 2% to 252.6 Billion miles last year, the biggest distance ever recorded by the DoT. We travelled 2.2% more on UK roads last year to a combined 323.7 Billion miles, as counted by sensors. As expected, vans were the biggest mileage users and they went up 4.7% in distance travelled while lorries decreased 0.2%. Pushbikes shot up 23% … [Read more...]
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Governments ignoring health threat from dirty exhausts
Governments in Europe are turning blind eyes to tougher emissions tests under pressure from their car makers, says Transport & Environment. Governments from major carmaking countries – notably Germany, Italy and Spain – are holding back efforts to strengthen the system of testing and approving vehicles that has allowed millions of air-polluting cars … [Read more...]
Gov urged to reconsider LCV tests on safety grounds
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has submitted a detailed response to the Department for Transport’s consultation on the future of the MOT, urging the government to reconsider the frequency of tests for some light commercial vehicles. The BVRLA supported the government’s proposal to extend the period for the first MOT for new cars from … [Read more...]
RAC call for more police patrols to fight speeding
The RAC want more police patrols on the road to deter speeders who ignore the new higher penalties. RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said, “We welcome the change in sentencing guidelines for gross speeders. Anyone who breaks the limit excessively is a danger to every other road user and is unnecessarily putting lives at risk. “Hopefully, hitting … [Read more...]
Funding released for new technology
Connected and autonomous vehicle technology in the UK will take another leap forward, following the announcement of funding under the banner of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. With three of the chosen projects un the driverless cars stream of ISCF supported by experts from TRL, the global centre for innovation in transport and mobility continues … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 April
Primary schools in Wales now have the opportunity to receive free support from a leading walking and cycling charity to get more pupils on their bikes and scooters. Funded by Welsh Government and delivered by Sustrans Cymru, Active Journeys supports schools to get more children travelling actively, helping to increase their activity levels … [Read more...]
Government to fight vehicle cyber-hacking
A UK Government endorsed consortium of technology companies will develop anti-cyber systems for vehicles. Anti-hacking will become increasingly important as more models rely on autonomous driving systems and have safety implications if they're compromised. Greg Clark MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, has given the … [Read more...]
Euro law will chase British drivers from May
The UK Government will have to give DVLA details to European authorities following motoring offences abroad from 6 May. But there are inconsistencies in the implementation of the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive and some EU drivers will escape conviction for UK offences. However, foreign penalty points will not be transferred onto the records of UK … [Read more...]
Split insurance costs in Wales
Drivers in Central and North Wales have had a lucky escape from car insurance price hikes this quarter (Q1 2017), while motorists in South Wales have been hit with increased costs over the last three months. According to the latest Confused.com car insurance price index, powered by Willis Towers Watson, drivers in Central and North Wales have seen their … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers among the worst litter louts
A third of Cardiff drivers have thrown litter out of their vehicles. Nearly one in five across Wales have admitted doing the same thing. On monday, the government announced that litterers could be slapped with fines of up to £150, or face community service, as part of a new crackdown on rubbish covering Britain’s roads, pavement and green areas. The … [Read more...]
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