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News: Speed limiters may be made compulsory for new cars

Published 27 January 2015
By Dominic Tobin
Devices that stop cars being driven above the speed limit could become compulsory on new vehicles, along with “black box” accident data recorders.
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News: Councils to spread treacle on winter roads to...

More drivers could find themselves in a sticky situation this winter when councils start using a blend of treacle and salt to treat icy roads.
Published 09 October 2014
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News: Curfew for young drivers ‘unworkable’, say...

Drivers who have just passed their test will not be subject to curfews and other restrictions, reversing government plans.
Published 14 July 2014