A major protest is set to take place across Wales on September 17th to mark the first anniversary of the controversial introduction of a 20mph speed limit on most residential roads. Organisers have announced plans for a convoy of vehicles to travel throughout the country, finally gartering in a rally at the Senedd.
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Drivers warned to prepare for fuel duty rise
Drivers are being warned to expect a fuel duty rise in the Government’s forthcoming Budget.
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Welsh Government Announces Revisions to Nationwide 20mph Speed Limit Policy
In a move to refine its recently implemented 20mph speed limit across Wales, the Welsh Government has unveiled a series of adjustments following a period of public consultation.
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Welsh Drivers Hit With £1.3 Million in Fines for Breaking 20mph Speed Limits
A significant number of Welsh motorists have been hit with fines exceeding £1.28 million for exceeding the newly implemented 20mph speed limit.
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What the big four political parties are promising motorists in their UK general election manifestos
As polling day edges ever closer, we look at key party pledges and how they affect UK motorists.
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Labour pledges to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Labour has pledged to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars if it wins the General Election.
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Self-driving cars on roads ‘as soon as 2026’ as Bill becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be used on Britain’s roads in just two years, a Cabinet minister claimed, as a Bill outlining the legal framework for autonomous vehicles became law.
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Government calls for views on how to future-proof classic cars
Classic car enthusiasts are being urged to have their say on preserving iconic vehicles such as James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 and Inspector Morse’s MkII Jaguar for future enjoyment.
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Welsh speed limits could go back up by the end of the year
Roads could start going back up to 30mph by the end of the year, the Welsh government has announced, just months after lower speed limits were put in place.
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There Will Be ‘Changes’ to 20mph Speed Limit in Wales
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced that there will be significant changes to the 20mph speed limit policy in Wales.
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Call to reinstate hard shoulder on smart motorways a year after projects axed
Ministers are being urged to reinstate the hard shoulder on smart motorways.
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Restrict what new drivers can do on the road to cut ‘needless deaths’ – AA
Limiting what new drivers can do on the road will cut “needless deaths”, ministers have been told.
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Government to launch study into headlight glare following petition
Government to commission a study into headlight glare after RAC research found more drivers being affected.
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GoSafe Steps Up Enforcement of 20mph Limits
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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20mph Speed Limit Sign Vandalism Soars
Wales has witnessed a significant rise in vandalism and graffiti targeting speed limit signs since the nationwide rollout of the 20mph default limit in September 2023.
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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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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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Halving VAT on electric vehicles would ‘help all drivers buy into this future’ says industry body
The government is being urged to halve the level of VAT on new electric vehicles to promote growth in the private sector.
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Government fails to hit motorway services high-power EV charger target
According to a recent report by the RAC, the government has failed to meet its target of having at least six rapid or ultra-rapid EV chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023.
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