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One in four drivers believe smart motorways unsafe

Almost a quarter (24%) of drivers in the UK believe smart motorways are unsafe, according to a new survey.
Published 18 September 2019
UK road pavement parking

MPs call for ban on pavement parking

A cross-party group of MPs has called on government to ban drivers from blocking footpaths by parking their cars on the kerb.
Published 17 September 2019

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

New figures show the numbers of people killed or seriously injured in drink-drive accidents have risen to their highest levels since 2009,
Published 16 September 2019
More than one-in-20 drivers in Britain has points on their licence

UK drivers have 10.6m points on their licences

Many British motorists have at some point recently been busted for breaking traffic laws, according to analysis of driving licence data.
Published 09 September 2019
Disabled Blue Badge holders only parking sign

Drivers with anxiety can now apply for Blue Badges

Motorists with non-visible ailments including arthritis, autism and anxiety are now eligible for a disabled driver blue badge.
Published 09 September 2019
Seat Ibiza lorry crash A54

Video: 'Idiot' driver banned after lorry crash

A Seat Ibiza driver has been disqualified for a reckless overtaking move that caused a crash on a busy road in the East Midlands.
Published 28 August 2019
Pothole UK residential road

Councils spent £2bn on road repairs in two years

UK councils have spent nearly £2bn on road repairs since 2017 — and a further £4.2m compensating residents for pot hole damage to their vehicles.
Published 20 August 2019

Ban drivers from using hands-free phones, MPs say

A cross-party group of MPs has said drivers should be banned from using hands-free mobile phones when they're behind the wheel on safety grounds,
Published 13 August 2019
What Brexit means for driving in Europe

Two thirds of Brits can't recognise EU road signs

New research suggests most could do with brushing up on their continental driving rules.
Published 07 August 2019
Audi e-tron Scooter

Audi's newest electric model is a 12mph scooter

The German car maker Audi revealed an unlikely new addition to its growing range of pure-electric "e-tron" models: an electric micro-scooter.
Published 07 August 2019

Motorway breakdowns rise by 20% in five years

The number of car breakdowns on UK motorways has risen by nearly 20% since 2014, according to new figures released by Highways England.
Published 02 August 2019
A 20mph speed limit is "essential" in England, road safety campaigners argue

Town 20mph speed limit 'essential' say campaigners

Several transport and travel charities in Britain have joined forces to lobby for a default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas across England.
Published 01 August 2019