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British drivers to escape EU speed camera fines due to Brexit

There isn’t much to celebrate these days, but one Brexit positive for motorists is that the EU might no longer have a mechanism for getting UK residents to pay for violations that incurred on the continent and were captured by speed cameras.

By SWVaux Staff, 1 week1 week ago
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Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030

Sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be phased out by 2030, Boris Johnson has confirmed as he set out his 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution”.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
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Treasury ‘looking to road pricing’ as sales of electric cars rise

The Times reported the move is being mulled to cover a tax shortfall of £40 billion caused by the rise in popularity of electric cars.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 months2 months ago
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Government drops graduated driving licences plan

Plans to limit what new drivers can do on the road have been scrapped despite research suggesting it could save lives.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

A loophole which can allow drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed under plans announced by the Government.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 months3 months ago
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DVLA launches online replacement logbook service

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has introduced a new online service which drastically cuts the time required to obtain a replacement logbook.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 months4 months ago
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Theory test updates come into force on September 28 – here’s what you need to know

The theory test is being updated on September 28. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Authority (DVSA) had originally planned to introduce the updates back in April, but the changes were pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 months4 months ago
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English Motorway speed limit to be slashed to 60mph on Four Stretches

The speed limit will be reduced to 60mph on four stretches of English motorway in an effort to reduce air pollution.

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By SWVaux Staff, 4 months4 months ago
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New plea to stop young drivers carrying friends in cars

Restrictions should be imposed on young motorists because they often act as “taxi drivers for their mates”, MPs have heard.

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By SWVaux Staff, 5 months5 months ago
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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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By SWVaux Staff, 5 months5 months ago
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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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By SWVaux Staff, 5 months5 months ago
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Millions of motorists had vehicles MOT tested in June despite the extension

With MOT tests set to become mandatory once more tomorrow (August 1), official figures show that many UK drivers have chosen to have their cars tested instead of using the automatic extension.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 months6 months ago
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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.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 months6 months ago
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Plans for 20mph speed limit in residential areas in Wales backed by Senedd

Lee Waters, the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, set up a task force last year to look at changing the default 30mph limit.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 months6 months ago
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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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By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Lockdown costs Treasury £2.5bn in lost fuel duty

The coronavirus lockdown has cost the Treasury more than £2.5 billion in lost fuel duty, figures show.

By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Green number plates that could give electric car drivers perks get go-ahead

Drivers of zero-emission cars are to be given distinctive green number plates which could make them eligible to by-pass congestion zone charges or secure cheaper parking.

By SWVaux Staff, 7 months7 months ago
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Government considering offering buyers £6,000 off electric and hybrid cars

Motoring and environmental groups have welcomed the prospect of a new car scrappage scheme encouraging motorists to switch to electric vehicles.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension

The extension applies to drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago
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Calls for car scrappage scheme to revive the UK industry

The UK Government should consider a car scrappage scheme to help protect the country’s industry, according to several leading car makers.

By SWVaux Staff, 8 months8 months ago

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