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Smile For The Camera
Anyone who drives will be familiar with the sight of the yellow boxes on the side of the road capturing the licence plates of speeding vehicles. They’re slightly different from the smart motorway cameras but I’m sure one particular camera comes to mind when you think about it… Well, what if I told you there ... Read More
Government Sets Sights On Existing Road Infrastructure Improvements
The government has been discussing transport plans as the Department for Transport (DfT) looks to focus on improving existing road infrastructure in the coming years. It comes after questions around whether the DfT will continue with new major road infrastructure projects after recent news on HS2 and the ICE production ban raised questions. With the ... Read More
Self-Driving Technology, Fleets And Transport – What’s Next?
Self-driving technology projects have been given a boost as the government announces new funding in partnership with industry to further study how it can help improve transport, with a particular focus on local transport. The £1.3 million aims to expand the government’s commitment to new technology in the driving sector and autonomous driving technology is ... Read More
A Bobcat On The Loose…
When you’re heading home for the evening, the last thing you expect is to be met face-to-face with a bobcat. I should clarify… I mean the construction vehicle that’s essentially a loader or a large forklift and not a wild animal. But in a way, that’s worse. Well, that’s precisely what happened in Pennsylvania, USA, ... Read More
‘Plan For Drivers’ Policy Paper Launched By Government
The government has set out new plans for traffic rules and regulations with drivers in mind in a new policy paper. According to the government, it’s part of its ambitions to ‘back’ drivers and reduce the amount of traffic enforcement required. It’s an ambitious policy paper and aims to ensure that driving is cost-effective for ... Read More
Flintstones, Meet The Flintstones…
Fred Flintstone drove one of the most iconic cars of all time. Well, okay, drove might not strictly be the right term for it… and iconic might be stretching it a bit given it’s a cartoon. BUT as soon as you mention Fred’s car, people know exactly what you’re talking about. It’s essentially a grown-up ... Read More
What Does The Petrol And Diesel Ban Delay Mean For Fleets?
The government has officially announced that the ban on the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is being pushed back. It came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced pressure to deliver on promises made by the government over their environmental pledges. The UK’s previous position was that the production of ALL new ... Read More
Gone In 0.956 Seconds…
Speed is an impressive feat, whether you’re looking at Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record, Concord breaking the sound barrier or the 763mph land speed record that’s stood for 26 years. And EVs are now joining the party. Because a team of Swiss students have pulled off an engineering feat that is incredibly cool, to say ... Read More
Wales Reduces Speed Limit To 20mph In Built-Up Areas
Wales has officially reduced speed limits in all built-up areas from 30mph to 20mph. It’s become the first country in the UK to make the move and the UN, environmental groups and road safety groups have all praised the decision. The move hasn’t been universally popular, though, with many politicians and those who oppose the ... Read More
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