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One in five drivers hasn't read Highway Code in a decade

New Highway Code changes: what you need to know

A number of new changes to the Highway Code went into effect from January 29 with the introduction of a new risk-based hierarchy of road users.
Published 02 February 2022
Driver caught using laser jammers to avoid speeding tickets

Half of speed cameras are broken

Half of all speed cameras in the UK are broken according to figures obtained by the BBC’s Panorama team.
Published 18 January 2022
Smart motorway roadworks speed limit to increase from 50mph to 60mph

Smart motorway rollout paused

The government is to suspend the rollout of new smart motorways until at least 2025 amid concerns by safety campaigners and MPs.
Published 12 January 2022

AA predicts “bumper” Christmas

Traffic volumes over the Christmas period are expected to reach levels not seen since before the pandemic, according to the AA.
Published 10 December 2021
DVLA encourages road users to regularly take the number plate eyesight test

Take number plate eyesight test, urges DVLA

The DVLA is encouraging more road users to regularly have their eyesight tested, as part of a new safety awareness campaign.
Published 16 November 2021
Government considering 'alcolocks' to curb drink-driving offences

Spain could introduce alcohol interlocks

Spain legislators are discussing a road-safety proposal which could see alcohol interlocks introduced on buses and lorries from next year.
Published 29 October 2021
Experts worry of inflated petrol prices over lockdown

Petrol is at its most costly in almost a decade

The average price of petrol has hit a record high of 142.94p per litre, breaking the previous record which has stood since April 2012.
Published 25 October 2021
Smart motorway roadworks speed limit to increase from 50mph to 60mph

WWF: Public wants 60mph motorway speed limits

Lowering the motorway speed limit to 60mph is among the measures that would be supported by the public in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Published 12 October 2021
Transport Secretary applies for £50 million lorry parks upgrade to tempt HGV drivers back

£50 million for lorry park upgrades

The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has applied for £50 million in funding from the Treasury to upgrade lorry parks.
Published 11 October 2021
Smart motorway

Crash at smart motorway while widow visits site

The widow of a man who died on a smart motorway witnessed a motorway crash near the scene of her husband's accident while having her photo taken.
Published 27 September 2021
Insulate Britain protestors could be jailed for future M25 protests after new court injunction

Insulate Britain protestors could be jailed

A court injunction has been granted to National Highways against activists from Insulate Britain.
Published 22 September 2021
Arrests following fifth M25 protest by Insulate Britain to block the motorway

More arrests in ongoing M25 protests

Police have arrested 23 protestors from the environmental group Insulate Britain following a protest that blocked part of the M25.
Published 21 September 2021