Motorists in Wales are advised to pay close attention to their speed as GoSafe, begins enforcing the new 20mph limits in earnest. This enforcement marks a shift from the initial six-month grace period following the September 2023 implementation of the reduced speed limit.
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Insurers announce action to tackle rising cost of motor cover
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says it is exploring various ways to tackle the rising cost of motor cover.
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Petrol prices up 3p per litre in three weeks
Average fuel prices have risen by more than 3p per litre in three weeks, new analysis shows.
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Average motor insurance premium £157 higher at end of 2023 than a year earlier
The average price paid for motor insurance in the final quarter of 2023 was around a third, or £157 in cash terms, higher compared with a year earlier, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Drivers doubt Highway Code update boosted pedestrians’ safety
Fewer than a fifth (18%) of drivers think Highway Code changes made two years ago improved safety for pedestrians, a survey suggests.
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Yearly MOT tests to remain after government consultation winds up
Proposals to move MOTs to a two-year requirement have been quashed as a government consultation comes to a close.
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MP: Drivers should not receive penalty points for sub-30mph speeding
Drivers caught speeding between 20mph and 30mph would not receive penalty points under a proposed law tabled in Parliament.
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The average car insurance premium is now £950
The typical car insurance premium increased by 52 per cent year-on-year in December 2023 to a steep £950, according to new research.
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Pothole breakdowns reach five-year high
Pothole-related breakdowns reached a five-year high in 2023, new figures show.
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Government launches crackdown on ‘disruptive’ street works
The government has announced new measures that aim to tackle street works that overrun into weekends and bank holidays.
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Five driving rules you might not know about
There are plenty of motoring rules that drivers in the UK are fully aware of. Speed limits, keeping to the left-hand side of the road and making sure everyone in a car wears a seatbelt are just three of the commonly known rules that we all abide by as motorists.
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Drivers say headlight glare is getting worse – survey
More than four out of five (85%) drivers affected by headlight glare say the problem is getting worse, a survey suggests.
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Classic car show cancelled due to ULEZ expansion
A classic car show in south-east London has been scrapped due to the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), its organisers have said.
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Drakeford: ‘Genuinely confused’ drivers will not be fined for breaking 20mph law
Mark Drakeford has suggested drivers will not be fined for breaching the new default 20mph speed limit in Wales if they were “genuinely confused”.
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How to freshen up your car for the new year
A new year can mean a new start, and that’s one way of thinking about your car.
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Self-driving cars to hit UK roads by 2026, says Transport Secretary
The UK government has announced its plans to introduce new laws and regulations to allow self-driving vehicles to operate on British roads by 2026. The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, said that the technology has “a huge number of potential uses” and could improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency of transport.
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Drivers Gear Up for Festive Chaos: 21 Million Christmas Getaway Trips Expected
As the festive season approaches, the nation’s roads are set to be inundated with drivers embarking on their Christmas getaways.
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Drivers Rejoice as Petrol Prices Fall to Lowest Level in Two Years
Motorists across the UK have received a welcome boost as petrol prices have fallen to their lowest level in over two years.
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Welsh Drivers Prepare for Enforcement of Controversial 20mph Speed Limits
The long-awaited enforcement of Wales’ blanket 20mph speed limit is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday 17th December 2023), much to the dismay of many drivers who have expressed their concerns about the impact of this reduction on traffic flow and road safety.
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Drivers putting themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns – RAC
Most drivers put themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns, a survey suggests.
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