Over two-thirds (67%) of drivers in the UK believe that once licence holders reach a certain age, they should be required to retake their practical driving test as currently when a driver reaches 70, they just have to reapply for their licence every 3 years, without having to take a test. The generation that supported this the most were millennials aged … [Read more...]
Vans will benefit from zero emissions law change
New Zero Emissions legislation could lighten the load on van operators, says trade group Logistics UK. Business group Logistics UK believes that the government’s Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility consultation which will run until 3 March 2025 will provide the opportunity to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne … [Read more...]
Britain’s potholes problem is deepening says RAC
Pothole-related breakdowns jumped by a fifth (17%) in the final three months of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, a sign of the ongoing poor condition of Britain’s roads, shows new breakdown data from the RAC’s Pothole Index. RAC patrols went to the rescue of 4,709 drivers from October to December for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs … [Read more...]
Review into 5-min rule when parking & paying
The newly established Panel is set to oversee the UK’s private parking Sector Single Code of Practice. A key priority will be to urgently review the recent media case where a motorist was being taken to court after taking longer than 5 minutes to pay for parking, this has been dubbed the five minute payment rule. The Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice … [Read more...]
Limit new drivers, Go Compare pollsters told
A new survey has revealed widespread support for stricter limits on new drivers, with 88% of Brits saying there should be additional measures for motorists who have just passed their test. The findings highlighted approval for rules like car type restrictions and passenger limits, reflecting growing public concern over road safety and a desire for increased … [Read more...]
Excessive speeding worries drivers, says RAC
Eight-in-10 (81%) drivers say they regularly see people ‘excessively speeding’ on all types of roads, new data from the RAC reveals. While 82% report noticing other drivers breaking the limit excessively on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways, 80% say it is also a common occurrence on 30mph or 20mph roads. The danger of this is brought home by … [Read more...]
EV challenges remain, with opportunities
There are some very promising signs for the year ahead in the electric-vehicle sector but also a number of challenges. More than a third of people are now considering buying an EV, compared to just over a quarter in 2023, and more competitive prices for second cars mean sales are staring to soar - up 52%, this year. In 2020, just 6.6% of all new … [Read more...]
Lights relief to pass your next MoT test
Experts are warning that some of the most common causes of MOT failure could be avoided with just a few simple checks. Data from the DVSA reveals that almost three million Brits had a fault with their lamps, reflectors, or electrical equipment during their MOT this year. Not only does this mean that faulty electrical equipment was responsible for over a … [Read more...]
Keyless thefts reach all-time high
Keyless car thefts are at an all-time high as criminals increasingly target vehicles with keyless entry systems. While in the last 12 months over 30,000 vehicles were stolen during this period, keyless car theft accounted for 94% of these. Behind the keyless car theft epidemic, criminals use signal boosters to amplify key fob’s signal in what’s known as a … [Read more...]
Roads are worsening for drivers & riders
England's secondary roads are becoming worse than ever, according to the latest national inspection for the Government. RAC head of policy Simon Williams said, “While the percentage of A roads that are deemed to be in the worst ‘red’ condition doesn’t appear to have got any worse, it’s concerning to see that more roads that were in reasonable ‘green’ … [Read more...]
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