Breakdown services busy in the cold weather
The recent wintry weather we have been experiencing has given two of the biggest breakdown organisations a very busy few days (more…)
Highways Agency gets new salt spreaders
After last year’s abnormal snowfall across Britain, the Highways Agency has invested in a new fleet of salt spreaders (more…)
Roadside cameras could detect 5 offences
EU funded project, ASSET (advanced safety and driver support for essential road transport) claims to be able to detect up to five separate offences simultaneously (more…)
Vehicle speed statistics
The Department for Transport have released their latest transport statistics for Great Britain (more…)
Seatbelt and Number Plate Law Changes
Fines for foreign drivers committing seatbelt or number plate offences could increase (more…)
Motorcycle tyre tread depth law change
Draft legislation has been put forward to reduce the fine for insufficient tyre tread depth on a motorcycle tyre (more…)
Irish speed camera network
Ireland has set-up a new network of speed cameras across the country with the intention of reducing accidents and saving lives. (more…)
M25 Speed limits to be introduced
The Highways Agency is to introduce new mandatory speed limits to a stretch of the M25 (more…)
Laser for detecting drink drivers
A Russian laser gun manufacturer has developed a laser device that can detect alcohol from driver’s breath (more…)
Poor road markings cost lives
One third of centre line markings on Britain’s most dangerous roads are non-existent (more…)