An update to the law due in the first half of 2017 regarding mobile phone usage whilst driving could see the number of offenders dramatically drop. In 2014 government figures revealed that more than 500,000 motorists were still using their mobile phones while driving each day. New research by Leasing Options shows that 51% of UK drivers admit … [Read more...]
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Boost for buses in Wales
Bus passengers in North East Wales have been given a boost with Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates announcing £300,000 to help local authorities to restore key local bus services lost following the recent demise of GHA Coaches. The grant, made available to Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham Councils with immediate effect, will allow … [Read more...]
Welsh motor sport under EU insurance threat
The future of Wales Rally GB and Circuit of Wales are unexpectedly under threat from a controversial ruling by a European Court. In future, both might have to pay enormous comprehensive public protection insurance premiums and see any competitors’ accidents reported to police as if they happened on public roads. Off-road rallies, grass-track, trials … [Read more...]
Metro service to transform South Wales economy
The Metro is a catalyst for transforming the Welsh economy - that will be the message from First Minister Carwyn Jones when he meets with the European Commission in Brussels today. The Welsh Government has committed £369 million to the Metro project over the next four years to achieve its vision for a new, fully integrated transport network for South … [Read more...]
Bit-sized bits of better driving
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has today announced the pilot of a range of bite-size safer driving modules for private drivers. They have been created as one-off one-to-one sessions which last between one and two hours, enabling drivers to brush up on a particular area of concern. All of these modules are conducted by IAM RoadSmart’s advanced … [Read more...]
Rail industry: Wales must not be left in the sidings
The Railway Development Group that represents train-operating companies has shone a searchlight on the impending boom in supplying rolling stock to meet demand, says transport economist Prof Garel Rhys. This is in addition to the redesign of antiquated stations and other infrastructure. Apart from interest in attracting facilities to make … [Read more...]
Insurers want to access technology in autonomous cars
One of the key challenges for the future of automated driving will be determining where liability rests in the event of an accident with an automated car. A crucial part of making sure claims are settled fairly will be to understand who was in control of the vehicle at the time – the driver or the car? According to Peter Shaw, Chief Executive at … [Read more...]
New law to tighten up whiplash claims
A Government U-turn on legislation which will outlaw whiplash claims has been welcomed by motoring groups. In October, the Government said it did not see any need to change the law which has seen a dramatic escalation in false injury claims, but now there will be another look at the problem. The AA has welcomed the change of heart by the Ministry of … [Read more...]
Britain’s most dangerous roads are in Wales
Main roads in Wales managed by Welsh Government are the most dangerous in Britain, says the Road Safety Foundation. Comparing the British regions with Scotland/Wales, average risk on the strategic ‘A’ road network is highest in Wales. On Welsh roads there are 23 fatal and serious crashes per billion vehicle km travelled. Wales also has the widest … [Read more...]
Women are wary of night driving
Research into night time driving from Confused.com reveals almost a third (30%) of women avoid driving at night, compared to just 16% of men. The findings from the Wales-based insurer show that 42% of women do not like driving at night, whereas less than a quarter (24%) of men claim it bothers them. Over half (51%) of women dislike driving in darkness … [Read more...]
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