Gloucestershie police have unveiled a camera which can see what motorists are doing from 1,000 metres away.
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Fuel costs finally fall, but retailers aren’t ‘playing fair’
Fuel prices are finally falling after a long period of overpriced fuel, according to data from the RAC.
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Make motorists pay for fuel up front to prevent theft, says police chief
Motoring organisations have warned of “unintended consequences” of making drivers pre-pay for fuel, after a top police officer suggested the idea would prevent theft.
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Winter is coming – but are you ready for it?
As temperatures drop and ice appears on our roads, Vauxhall is encouraging its customers to book their car in for a comprehensive Check and Treat health check, which includes a complementary gift.
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New diesels will HELP cities meet air pollution targets
New diesel cars will “play a strong role” in helping cities achieve their targets for air quality, a leading automotive industry executive has claimed.
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Car insurance regulator launches pricing investigation
The UK’s financial regulator has confirmed that it will investigate the way in which firms charge their customers for home and motor insurance.
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Quarter of fatal crashes due to falling asleep at the wheel
One in eight drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.
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Petrol stations have ‘taken drivers for a ride’ during October
Fuel retailers have been criticised after petrol prices remained unchanged in October despite a drop in wholesale costs.
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Government to investigate effect of new emissions test on car tax
The government’s decision to investigate the way in which new, more stringent economy and emissions testing is affecting company car tax has been welcomed by the leasing industry.
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Half of Brits have ‘knowingly violated’ car insurance policies
Half of British drivers have “knowingly” committed offences that void their car insurance, according to a new study.
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Drivers urged to check headlights as nights draw in
Motorists are being urged to check their headlights as evening commutes get darker thanks to the clock change.
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Call to fix Welsh roads before building new ones
Fixing roads in Wales should be treated as a priority over building new ones, an assembly report has said.
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To save lives don’t put the clocks back this year, says IAM RoadSmart
With the clocks going back this Sunday (28 October) IAM RoadSmart has again called to scrap the practice this year, and switch to a daylight saving system to cut the number of young children injured in road crashes on their way home from school over the winter months.
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Euro NCAP is now evaluating so-called Highway Assist systems
Earlier this year, Euro NCAP, the Brussels-based European car safety performance assessment program, introduced new and improved test criteria which reflects whether the tested vehicle features advanced driver assistance systems. Now, the organization is also starting to evaluate these systems and is ready to disclose its first findings based on the results.
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Trick-or-treat blamed for spike in accidents
Trick-or-treating has been blamed for a spike in child road casualties after it was revealed that Halloween sees more children hit by cars than any other point in the surrounding four weeks.
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Highway Code will change to protect cyclists and pedestrians
Changes will be made to the Highway Code in a bid to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, the government has announced today.
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Calls for new safety guidance after roadside mechanic deaths
Breakdown companies are calling for new guidance to protect roadside patrols after three mechanics were killed in 12 months.
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More than half of UK drivers don’t recognise the roundabout sign
A survey conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that many drivers have a real lack of awareness of the rules of the road, putting themselves and others in danger.
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Get ready for winter with these helpful tips
The long nights are drawing in and the temperatures are steadily dropping, which means it’s time to start preparing your car for winter.
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Petrol stations urged to slash prices by 2p per litre
Fuel retailers have been urged to reduce fuel prices after a drop in oil prices and a strengthening in the value of the pound.