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Return of hard shoulder to motorways would endanger drivers, says government minister

Return of hard shoulder 'risks 25 extra deaths'

Reinstalling hard shoulders on smart motorways may cause at least 25 extra road deaths per year, according to a government minister.
Published 01 July 2021
Cyclist received £200k in damages due to pothole

Single pothole payout cost council nearly £250,000

A cyclist in St. Helens received a £200k government payout after suffering multiple injuries from a fall caused by a pothole.
Published 29 June 2021
Stonehenge road tunnel plans put Unesco world heritage site status in danger

Stonehenge road tunnel plans risk Unesco status

The proposed Stonehenge bypass tunnel puts the monument's status as a world heritage site at risk, Unesco has warned.
Published 22 June 2021
Smart motorway development paused after legal threat

New smart motorway paused after legal threat

The development of a new smart motorway across the Pennines has been paused after a retired vicar threatened a legal challenge.
Published 14 June 2021
Right-hand turns across traffic should be banned, research suggests

Ban right hand turns across traffic, says academic

Right-hand turns across traffic should be banned in the UK's cities in order to ease congestion and reduce emissions, research has suggested.
Published 11 June 2021
Electric car charging point parking bays

Electric charge points to undergo "iconic" revamp

The UK's network of electric car charging points is to be redesigned to give them an "iconic" look akin to that of red postboxes.
Published 07 June 2021
This weekend expected to be busiest of 2021 for UK’s roads

Busiest roads of 2021 expected this weekend

Around 11 million motorists are expected to take to Britain’s roads this weekend.
Published 26 May 2021
Lorry driver caught eating lasagne with knife and fork on motorway

Lorry driver caught eating lasagne on motorway

A lorry driver who ate lasagne with a knife and fork on a motorway has been caught as part of a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) aided police crackdown.
Published 24 May 2021
Research shows extent of lockdown speeding

Can you go for a drive during the lockdown?

As pubs and restaurants across the UK begin to open indoors, motorists are beginning to wonder what the rules are for driving.
Published 17 May 2021
Decision on e-scooter legality could take up to a year

Decision on e-scooter legality could take a year

The government has been accused of failing to properly regulate the use of electric scooters.
Published 04 May 2021
No new smart motorways to open without stopped vehicle detection system installed

All new smart motorways must have stopped car tech

Every new section of smart motorway designated as "all-lane running" (ALR) must include technology that can automatically spot broken down cars.
Published 21 April 2021
New traffic lights could spell less frequent stops for motorists

Smart traffic lights signal fewer stops

New smart traffic lights could cause motorists to wait less frequently at pedestrian crossings. 
Published 07 April 2021