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50,000 Breakdowns Every Month Are Caused By Potholes…
Recent figures show that roadside recovery companies are attending almost 50,000 breakdowns every day in the UK as a result of damage caused by potholes. The figures were the highest on record with almost 1,600 breakdowns a day being attended in May. Potholes have become a significant safety issue for drivers and fleets all over ... Read More
The world’s biggest speeding fine?
It goes without saying that speeding is bad – nobody needs to be told that! But it doesn’t always mean you don’t get caught out, whether it’s an area changing from a 40mph to a 30mph zone or even a smart motorway changing the speed at the next junction. So, you’d hope that you wouldn’t ... Read More
Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull
A furrowed brow, a strong Stetson, cowboy boots and a stern look. That’s what I associate with Westerns, anyway – usually Clint Eastwood sauntering around the wild west and stopping by a few saloons on the way. But it’s very much a fantasy portrayed in movies, rather than real life… right? Well, passengers in Detroit, ... Read More
Road Safety: Deaths On The Road Increase Year-On-Year
New data published by the Department for Transport has revealed that deaths on the road increased by 8.7% from 2021 to 2022. The total figures showed that the number of deaths on UK roads was 1,695 in 2022, up from 1,558 the previous year. In fact, the only category of fatalities that decreased last year ... Read More
New Rules For Non-Blue Light Emergency Vehicles In London
Drivers in London should be aware that new rules around non-blue light emergency vehicles are set to come into force. It means that non-emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police, and fire vehicles are able to use bus lanes throughout London, effective immediately. The news follows a trial period where the data showed that fewer ... Read More
Are Dangerous Defects Being Missed In MOTs?
A recent report has revealed that dangerous defects might be being missed by garages during MOTs. The report follows the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) releasing their MOT Compliance Survey results which revealed that 10% of vehicles that passed their MOTs should have failed. Let’s face it, there are few things more frustrating than ... Read More
New Drivers Under 25 Could Face Restrictions Under Scheme Considered By Government
A new ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme is being considered by the government which could mean that drivers under the age of 25 from carrying young passengers in their vehicles. The news broke as the Transport Minister is set to consider the plan in a meeting with road safety experts and campaigners. It’s sparked a lot ... Read More
Hasta la vista, pothole…
Nobody likes potholes. So many roads are plagued with divots and potholes that it makes them incredibly difficult to drive on without: Driving at a snail’s pace, veering around the road to avoid them or the third (much less favourable) option – taking the bump. Well, it turns out that Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t like potholes ... Read More
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
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