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Smart Motorways: Cancellations Raise Questions Over Future Of Smart Motorway System
There is increasing pressure on the government over the safety of all-lane-running (ALR) smart motorways. The news comes as the government has cancelled plans for 14 new smart motorways, including three new schemes and 11 that were on pause. Government ministers said that the decision came because of a lack of public confidence in the ... Read More
New £47.5m Funding Announced for ‘Most Dangerous’ Roads in England
A new funding scheme worth £47.5 million has been announced by the government in a bid to improve road safety on some of England’s most dangerous roads. The news comes after the Safer Roads Fund announced the third round of funding. The Department for Transport (DfT) stated that the funding will help to deliver 27 ... Read More
Unmarked HGV Uncovers Hundreds Of Offences In Police Unsafe Driving Programme
A joint programme between the Police and National Highways has caught almost 700 drivers breaking the law in just one week. The week of action saw eight police forces travelling on the M1, Britain’s first motorway and one of its busiest routes today, on the lookout for unsafe driving. They travelled between Leeds and London ... Read More
When innovation and fate collide… with a tyre
When you’re driving on the motorway, there are a million and one things to keep an eye out for. Drivers overtaking, hazards ahead, speed limit changes, your next exit… And flying tyres. Okay, so the last one seems a bit out there, but it can happen – as it did with a Kia Soul ... Read More
Fleets See Steep Rise In Vehicle Repair Costs
Fleets have experienced a steep rise in vehicle repair costs in recent years, with costs rising by 40% since 2018. The figures in a recent study highlight the rising cost of repairs, which is down to a multitude of factors. The average claim cost has risen by more than 10% each year, which has resulted ... Read More
Government Announces Additional £200m In Pothole Repair Funding
The government has announced an additional £200 million in funding for the 2023/4 tax year to help local authorities fix potholes on UK roads. Potholes have become a serious issue on the roads, impacting the safety of drivers and vehicles as more strain is put on the roads through increased traffic volumes. It’s hoped that ... Read More
Does an elephant know the Highway Code?
They say that elephants never forget and that’s largely true – they’ve got an excellent memory. But that doesn’t mean that you’d trust them to remember the Highway Code in its entirety. Which is why when an elephant is crossing the road despite there being no pedestrian crossing, it’s probably wise to give them a ... Read MoreTop Reasons For MOT Failures Revealed
There are few things more frustrating than a vehicle failing its MOT. You can look after vehicles with the utmost care and attention and things can still go wrong, leaving you with a rather large hole in your pocket. And when you’re operating a fleet, there’s quite a few vehicles to sort out when ... Read More
An Unwitting Security Feature?
People often debate whether modern vehicles are safer than older vehicles. Of course, hotwiring a car is a thing of the past thanks to modern technology and there’s no doubt that remote-locking vehicles make them safer. But the rise of vehicle thefts where the keys are targeted or where ‘repeaters’ are used to repeat the ... Read More
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