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Road Safety: Drunk Drivers cause 15% of all road deaths
New figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT) have revealed that 15% of all road deaths were a direct result of drink-driving incidents. The data from 2020 was recently revealed and showed that there were 220 deaths on the road in the UK where a driver was found to be over the drink-drive limit. ... Read More
New ‘Road Safety Investigation Branch’ Launched
The government has officially launched the brand-new Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB). It will be set up as an independent body to investigate incidents on the roads in the UK, and its remit will also include advising on ways to improve road safety and reduce both the number of incidents and the number of casualties. ... Read More
Netflix, HelloFresh and BMW’s heated seats
Everyone has SO many subscriptions these days. Whether it’s Netflix, Spotify, Disney Plus, HelloFresh, Beer52 or anything else – there’s a monthly subscription package for pretty much anything. And now you can add BMW’s heated seats to the list. Yep, as of now, you can subscribe to a heated seat package with BMW, and they’ll ... Read More
Speed Limiter laws – What Does It Mean for Drivers?
New laws on speed limiters mean that it’s now compulsory for all new vehicles made in the EU to be fitted with them. The speed limiter systems use technology to warn drivers if they exceed speed limits and if they fail to do so, the system can reduce engine power to slow the vehicle down. ... Read More
Wales set to introduce 20mph speed limit
Wales is set to introduce a 20mph speed limit in built-up areas from 2023. The current speed limit in residential areas such as town centres is 30mph, but a vote has been passed that will see Wales become the first part of the UK to adopt the new lower speed limit on ‘restricted roads’. ... Read More
Fleets Warned To Check Safety Standards On Private Vehicles
Fleet owners are being warned to double-check the safety standards on private vehicles that are being driven for work, known as the ‘grey fleet’. It comes as the cost of living continues to rise, with inflation currently at 9%, leaving many people facing difficult decisions when it comes to maintaining their vehicles. Data from ... Read More
The Brain-Controlled Car? It’s Not As Far Away As You Think…
The line between science fiction and reality seems to become more blurred as the years go by. Alright, so we’re still a few years away from flying cars, commercial space flights, and time travel. But with self-driving vehicles in testing phases, the future is arriving sooner than I expected. And we took another step towards ... Read More
Government Announces Self-Driving Vehicle Competition
The government has announced a £40 million competition to help kickstart the UK’s self-driving vehicle sector. It’s aimed at the commercial self-driving sector, which includes delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, and it could speed up the adoption of the technology on public roads. The competition, which is called the ‘Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility’ competition, ... Read More
Drivers Who Kill Could Receive Life Sentences Under New Laws
Drivers who kill could receive life sentences under new laws introduced by the government. The new laws mean that judges can give out life prison sentences for dangerous driving offences where someone has been killed, as well as for careless drivers who kill while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It means that the ... Read More
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