Electric vehicles will have to pay to enter Greater London for the first time from the end of this year. The air of change over London is slowly but surely sweeping across Britain and motorists need to understand and be ready to pay to drive on our busiest roads over coming years. The capital’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone was the country’s first 24/ 7 Clean … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: JLR hit in cyber-strike
Jaguar Land Rover has been severely disrupted by a cyber-strike. The Liverpool Echo reports the car maker owned by India's Tata Motors took immediate action to lessen the effect of the hack and is working quickly to restart operations, including telling workers not to come in on Monday. There was no evidence any customer data had been stolen, it said. … [Read more...]
On and off pavement parking problems
Eight-in-10 drivers (83%) want the Government to take action to tackle pavement parking in England, but they’re split on how best to approach the problem, new RAC research shows. Forty-two percent are supportive of an outright ban on parking on pavements in England, while a virtually identical proportion (41%) instead want to see councils given powers to … [Read more...]
Survey suggests raising driving age
A new study from Regtransfers sees the British public cast their votes on hot topics around road safety, increased legal ages for driving and car ownership confidence. With over-70s facing driving bans over failed eye tests, calls to ban new drivers from carrying passengers and the government under criticism for failing to include stronger driving licence … [Read more...]
Young people urged to buckle up with a new fashion
A new fashion collection aims to make seatbelts the must-wear accessory of 2025 and beyond. It's for good reason as every week four young people aged 17-29 are killed or seriously injured while not wearing one when behind the wheel. The unique awareness building campaign that aims to improve the image problem seatbelts seemingly have with young road users … [Read more...]
Classic car industry gets boost for owners
DVLA has unveiled a major update to some of its vehicle registration policies, making it significantly easier for enthusiasts to register repaired, restored and modified vehicles. The new guidance reflects modern restoration methods and simplifies the registration process, helping classic car owners keep their vehicles on the road while ensuring safety and … [Read more...]
Wales’ drug-driving decreases
Wales is bucking the trend as drug-driving collisions are climbing across much of the UK, with new figures showing particularly sharp year-on-year increases in the North West, East of England, and Yorkshire and the Humber. Statistics show a 46% spike in drug-driving collisions in the North West - rising from 182 incidents in 2022 to 265 in 2023. Go.Compare … [Read more...]
Summer road trip dangers’ warning
Summer road trips should be about freedom and fun, not costly fines and penalty points. Yet as temperatures soar and Britain's roads fill with holiday-bound drivers, thousands are unknowingly breaking little-known traffic laws that could cost them dearly. Something as innocent as your dog enjoying the breeze through an open window could result in a … [Read more...]
Fines and points soaring for unroadworthy vehicles – RAC
The number of people receiving penalty points on licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped 52% over just 12 months, reveals new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the RAC found that a total of 13,109 penalty point endorsements … [Read more...]
Logistics industry at training crossroads
The government’s latest employment data shows unemployment is at its highest level since June 2021 and has increased to 4.7% in the three months to May. The announcement comes as business group Logistics UK publishes the findings of its latest Skills and Employment Update and calls for a coordinated effort to address recruitment and retention in the … [Read more...]
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