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Smart Motorways: How Safe Are They?
A recent survey has asked drivers about their feelings on smart motorways, with half of those polled saying that they avoid using ‘lane one’ on all lane running (ALR) smart motorways. All lane running smart motorways have been a hot topic amongst drivers, road safety experts, and fleet owners for some time – since they ... Read More
En route to a party… in a horsebox?
A black-tie event is a great excuse to get dressed up, have a few drinks, and celebrate. And at this time of year, there are plenty of award ceremonies, Christmas parties, and all sorts of events. But as the roads get busier in December, being safe on the roads should be more important than ever… ... Read More
New And Expanded Clean Air Zones To Open
New Clean Air Zones are set to be introduced across the UK, with some existing zones also being expanded. The long-mooted expansion to London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has officially been given the green light, with the expanded zone set to cover the entirety of London from August 2023. It’s set to mirror the current ... Read More
An unusual hitchhiker…
When I think of hitchhikers, I think of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Well, either that or people on dusty tracks in the middle of nowhere somewhere in America in films, sticking their thumbs out in the hope of a lift. Either way, it feels like a concept that isn’t very 2022. Well, this ... Read More
Potholes Are Causing HUNDREDS Of Breakdowns A Day In The UK
New data has revealed that more than 200 breakdowns a day were caused by damage inflicted by potholes in November. If you’ve driven on any road in the UK, you’ve probably encountered a pothole. They’re caused by a multitude of factors, including water freezing and then expanding into small cracks, causing the road surface to ... Read More
Flying around the office in a Volkswagen…
Car manufacturers are always trying to one-up each other. With incredible technological advances in recent years, we’ve seen electric cars become commonplace, dashboards change forever, and driving becomes a completely different experience. But then come the slightly ‘out there’ inventions. And Volkswagen’s new electric office chair is exactly that. It’s not quite what people were ... Read More
Drug Driving, Dangerous Driving, And Speeding Offences Hit Record Highs
The latest data has revealed that court cases for offences including drug driving, dangerous driving, and speeding hit record highs in 2021. A sharp spike in offences followed a much lower rate in 2020 when the pandemic saw road usage drop and traffic levels at their lowest for decades. But following the return to ... Read More
One-third of local roads in need of repair…
The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that one-third of all local roads in England need maintenance or repair. It will come as no surprise to anyone who regularly uses B and C-roads around the country, with 6% being categorised as ‘red’, which means maintenance work should be considered. The other ... Read More
Drivers Could Face Points For Not Wearing Seatbelt In Potential Law Change
Drivers could face penalty points for not wearing their seatbelts while driving in new laws set to be discussed by the government. The change seeks to address a serious safety issue with 30% of all fatalities on the road in the UK in 2021 involving occupants of a vehicle not wearing their seatbelts. It was ... Read More
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