Cardiff's proposed congestion charge will penalise hard-working families faced with no alternative to using cars, say Senedd opposition members. Responding to his Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport. Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Peter Fox MS, highlighted the Welsh Labour Government's ongoing … [Read more...]
20mph limits should cut premiums, say drivers
More than a third of motorists (36%) would welcome wider use of 20mph speed limits if it meant savings on their car insurance, say researchers. March’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that more than half (54%) would be happy to see lower speed limits generally if it meant cheaper premiums. The question was asked following a report from … [Read more...]
Havana Syndrome and managing old diesel vans
A new white paper from FleetCheck launched this week is designed to help fleets prepare for an ageing of their diesel vans caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. The document explains how current vehicle operator resistance to van electrification, coupled with increasing shortages and higher prices for diesel vans, is likely to result in … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 February
Despite racking up 760,000 fines between them drivers of Ford, Volkswagen and BMW also made up the highest number of unpaid parking fines with an outstanding £15,000,000 in fines between them. Almost half of this eye watering total is made up of fines from Ford alone, with the make accounting for £6,500,000, according to data compiled by National Scrap … [Read more...]
Drug-driving arrests surge, police report
In the last three months, Google searches for ‘How long does alcohol stay in your system’ are up 200% as well as searches for ‘How long after drinking can I drive?’ increasing by 180%. It’s clear to see that those able to drive in the UK are still uncertain about driving around the times they’re consuming alcohol. Freedom of Information (FOI) data from the … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 February
Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), part of the QuestGates group, has praised police and carmakers as new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency figures show UK car thefts down 4.5% and recoveries up 2.3% year-on-year. In terms of the most stolen models, the top three in 2024 were: 1) Ford Fiesta, 2) VW Golf and 3) … [Read more...]
Excessive speeding drivers caught by Police
Almost half of UK police forces (48%) have caught motorists driving over 90mph on 30mph roads – more than three times the speed limit, new data analysed by the RAC reveals. A Freedom of Information request to the UK’s 45 police forces also found that of the 40 with data, almost all (90%) had clocked people driving at 60mph – more than twice the limit – on … [Read more...]
EV drivers’ weather warning & tips, The Electric Car Scheme
Some electric car drivers will be facing their first winter and here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your vehicle and charge. The UK has already been hit with multiple waves of icy weather this winter, with the trend expected to continue throughout February. In fact, many forecasters are predicting temperatures well below freezing to … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 February
New import tariffs imposed by the US Trump administration are due today. They include 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada that would include automotive components and vehicles while goods imported from China would attract a 10% tariff and experts say it could cut US car sales by a million units over 12 months. Motorists are being urged to "love … [Read more...]
Motorists still confused over 20mph default limit
As the Welsh Government reviews its 20mph speed limit policy, the Welsh Conservatives continue to urge a shift towards a more targeted approach, emphasising the need to focus on sensitive areas and avoid unnecessarily penalising drivers. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure, Peter Fox MS, said, "While we … [Read more...]
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