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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pothole plague causes twice as many breakdowns as 12 years ago
Potholes continue to plague motorists, as the RAC’s breakdown statistics suggest that the scarred streets are causing twice as many mechanical failures than they did 12 years ago.
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Young drivers motoring costs hit ‘worryingly high’ levels
The cost of motoring for young drivers has risen to more than £2,400 a year, thanks to rising insurance and fuel prices. (more…)
Fuel duty to be frozen for a ninth year in a row
Fuel duty will remain frozen for another year despite calls to increase the tax, the Prime Minister has confirmed.
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Diesel prices hit four-year high in September
Diesel prices have hit their highest level for more than four years as the value of oil continues to rise, new data has shown.
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Britain is a nation of Angry Drivers
A new study of 2,000 drivers has revealed that drivers typically swear 41 times for every 100 miles they spend on the road. Each month the typical motorist commutes 373 miles to and from work and in the process they’ll curse 152 times on average.
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Severn Crossings to go toll-free on 17 December 2018
Tolls on the Severn Crossings will be abolished on Monday 17th December, just in time for the festive getaway, the UK Government has announced today (Tuesday 2nd October).
90% part-worn tyre retailers sell dangerous illegal tyres
90% retailers of ‘part-worn’ tyres have sold illegal and unsafe tyres to unsuspecting motorists, according to a long-running investigation.
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