Holidaymakers planning to get away over the long weekend could be in for a slow journey as 18 million leisure journeys are expected between Friday and Monday.
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Government Wants To Allow Automated Lane Keeping Systems On Roads In 2021
The government is considering introducing new Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) technology on the country’s roads starting early next year.
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Cardiff & London generate £58.2m in one year from moving traffic offences
Enforcing moving traffic offences raised £58.2m in Cardiff & London in one year alone, new research shows.
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Black remains top car colour but white surges in popularity
Black has taken the top spot as the most popular car colour during 2020, though white has been rapidly increasing in popularity throughout the year.
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More than 7 million people missed their MOT renewal last year
Over seven million motorists in 2019 risked a £1,000 fine by missing their MOT renewal, according to new data.
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Millions of motorists had vehicles MOT tested in June despite the extension
More than 2.6 million motorists had their vehicles tested during June rather than take advantage of the government’s MOT holiday.
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Fuel duty revenue down by £2.4bn in April and May
Fuel duty revenue was down by £2.4bn in April and May compared with the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown brought the number of drivers on the UK’s roads tumbling down.
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Don’t forget the MOT extension is ending, motorists warned
Motorists have been reminded that the MOT extension period ends next week and those that forget could face a hefty fine, points on their licence or even a ban.
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Plans for 20mph speed limit in residential areas in Wales backed by Senedd
Plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit on residential streets in Wales have passed the first hurdle.
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Thousands of drivers suffer pothole breakdowns despite low traffic during lockdown
Thousands of drivers suffered pothole-related breakdowns between April and June despite traffic volumes plummeting amid the coronavirus lockdown, new figures show.
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Drivers encouraged to report obscured road signs
Drivers should be reporting any road signs that are hidden or obscured, a leading road safety association has stated.
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Vehicle thefts increase by 56% in four years
Thefts of motor vehicles in Britain have risen by 56% in four years, new figures show.
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Motorists facing fuel price rises as lockdown eases
The average price of a litre of fuel went up in June, ending three months of price drops as lockdown eased.
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Drivers urged to book MOT tests now to avoid the rush
Drivers are being urged to get their cars MOT tested this summer to avoid the rush as thousands look to get their vehicles tested after making use of the six-month coronavirus extension.
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McDonald’s to install electric car charge points at UK sites
Customers will be given the chance to power up their cars in the car parks of McDonald’s drive-thrus after the fast food giant announced plans to install hundreds of charging points at its UK sites.
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Mandatory MOT tests to be reintroduced from August 1
MOT tests will be made mandatory once again on August 1, roads minister Baroness Vere has announced today (June 29).
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Groupe PSA introduces Distrigo Relay in the UK for improved parts distribution and service
Groupe PSA is extending its Distrigo multi-brand spare parts distribution service with a secondary network, Distrigo Relay, to offer greater parts support to its UK trade businesses and partners.
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Motorway roadworks speed limit could increase to 60mph
Speed limits in motorway roadworks could increase from 50 to 60mph following a government trial.
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Motorists ‘leaving sensitive data on their old cars’
Drivers could be leaving a trove of sensitive data on their old cars by not wiping information held from connecting to a smartphone, according to a survey.
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Owners of older cars should be wary of new E10 eco-fuel
Classic car owners are being warned about new eco-friendly petrol that could damage their cars.
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