Many of us find comfort in starting the day with a cup of tea or coffee, however research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that drivers' drink habits could increase the risk of a caffeine crash. A ‘caffeine crash’ is a known side effect of drinking too much caffeine, commonly described as a sudden drop in energy, mood and focus when the effects of … [Read more...]
Car thefts are missing – from DVLA data
The UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, QuestGates, has published new research showing a 30%+ difference in the motor theft data held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and police in England and Wales. DVLA and Police vehicle theft totals for England & Wales DVLA Police % … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 March
The Taxpayers’ Alliance is organising a series of city wide events today in Cardiff to protest at council plans to charge residents parking fees based on vehicle weight. It is also protesting at the planned cuts in on-street parking in the Welsh Capital. Cardiff is revealed to be the commuting city where drivers move fastest in the UK, with an average … [Read more...]
Privacy standard being worked on
An industry-wide initiative to strengthen data deletion practices in the used car and van sector is being backed by the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The new Data Deletion and Privacy Protection Certificate has been launched by the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) and developed with input from auction operators, compliance experts, and … [Read more...]
Repeat drink‑driving figures shock
More than 2,500 motorists were caught drink-driving three or more times in the last 11 years. RAC analysis uncovered the scale of repeat drink‑driving as more than 150,000 drivers hold alcohol‑related convictions. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the RAC found 2,553 accrued three or more DR10 or DR20 endorsements for drink-driving since 2014. … [Read more...]
Wales’ 20mph went too far – Conservatives claim
Following the Welsh Government’s review of 20mph and 30mph speed limits on trunk roads, Welsh Conservatives have renewed their criticism for the policy, which could cost Labour their control of the Senedd in 7 May elections. Sam Rowlands MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport & Infrastructure, argued that the £32 million policy … [Read more...]
Mileage clocking expected to rise in evs
Government plans for a new mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty greatly increases the temptation for car clocking, FleetCheck is warning. The proposal replaces lost fuel duty revenue with rates of 3.0 pence per mile for electric vehicles (EVs) and 1.5 for plug-in-hybrids, with mileage checked annually at an MOT station. Peter Golding, CEO at the … [Read more...]
Crime hits a quarter of UK motorists
A quarter of drivers (26%) have fallen victim to vehicle crime such as theft or vandalism in the past 12 months, according to the RAC. Those who live in towns and city centres are much more likely to have been targeted, with 45% of motorists in these areas experiencing vehicle crime compared to just 15% in rural postcodes and one-in-five (20%) in the … [Read more...]
Call to slash drug-driving reoffending
Drug-drive reoffending have surged by more than 134 percent in the last four years revealing a system that is broken and in need of urgent reform, according to victims and road safety campaigners. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Ministry of Justice by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart shows that drug-drive re-offending rates are … [Read more...]
Anti-motorist legislation target in Senedd tomorrow
Welsh Conservatives will tomorrow ramp up pressure on the Labour controlled Senedd to prioritise motoring in policies and repeal restrictive law and decisions which it claims holds back the economy. Good transport connectivity across Wales is vital in supporting businesses, creating jobs, and boosting our economy. Yet Labour and Plaid’s direct attack on … [Read more...]
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