Experts Call For End To ‘Temporary’ Pothole Repairs

Experts have called for an end to what’s known as ‘temporary’ pothole repairs, with more pothole-related breakdowns than ever being reported. Incidents including punctured, damaged suspensions and steering are being reported at an increasing rate, with this year’s figures sitting 2% higher than last year. As a result, many experts are calling for an end ... Read More

Road Safety: Road Deaths Decrease In Latest Figures

The latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that the total number of road fatalities decreased in 2023. There was a 5% decrease in the total figures as 1,624 people died in road traffic incidents, while the number of people who were killed or seriously injured remained broadly the same. In total, ... Read More

‘Concerns’ Over EV Silence Safety Impact

A recent study has shown that there are safety concerns around the ‘silence’ of electric vehicles (EVs). The poll found that 47% of pedestrians have raised concerns about how quiet EVs are when moving, with 27% recently being ‘taken by surprise’ by the approach of a plug-in electric vehicle. Similar concerns were raised several years ... Read More

Fire Hazards Come In All Shapes And Sizes…

When it comes to vehicle safety, fires are about as severe as it gets. And it turns out that even if you do all the safety checks you can think of, things can still go wrong… Because when a family returned to their car after parking up, they found their child’s car seat ablaze in ... Read More

More Traffic On The Roads Again, Latest Data Shows

Latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that the number of trips that drivers and passengers took increased in 2023. The information comes after the National Travel Survey results were published, which looks at the behaviour and trends of road users. The average number of trips drivers and passengers took rose to ... Read More

Smart Motorways: New Stopped Vehicle Detection Tech Trials Begin

National Highways trials are set to begin on new road safety technology that identifies when vehicles have stopped on smart motorways. The stopped vehicle detection technology is based on the computer vision inspection system that the rail industry uses, known as Hubble, and aims to bring similar levels of safety that the rail industry has ... Read More

When Is A Parking Fine Not A Parking Fine?

It’s one of those things that can ruin your day… You get back from wherever you’ve been, whether it’s popping into the shops or on a job, and you see that bright yellow ticket stuck to your window. Parking fines are the bane of everyone’s lives.  But imagine having the double frustration of finding the ... Read More

Local Authorities To Decide On 20mph Speed Limits

 Local authorities are set to be given the power to decide on whether to implement 20mph speed limits within their districts, the Transport Secretary has said. It follows Wales welcoming in a new policy that saw speed limits in built-up areas reduce from 30mph to 20mph last year. Since then, it’s been a hot topic ... Read More