More than £500,000 will be spent raising awareness of changes to the Highway Code following concerns that many drivers do not know it is being revamped.
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RAC sets out the law on storing fuel at home
With the recent fuel panic buying leaving many struggling to fill up their vehicles, reports suggest drivers have been topping up containers and storing fuel at home.
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Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Owners of cars due an MOT next month are being urged to book early because of a surge in demand.
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Vauxhall Mokka earns four stars in latest safety ratings
The Vauxhall Mokka has fallen short of full marks in the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings.
The latest round of testing, which looks at how cars perform in various collisions as well as what safety systems they offer, shows the Mokka did not excel in any area.
The crossover was described as being ‘firmly in four-star territory’. The second-generation model has now moved to a new Stellantis vehicle platform.
Euro NCAP said the car “fails to break the five-star threshold in any area of assessment, including that of child occupant protection.” It was also noted for having no autonomous emergency braking for cyclist protection.
Euro NCAP’s secretary general, Michiel van Ratingen, said: “Stellantis seems to accept lower performance in general, and the new Mokka lacks some critical safety systems that have become increasingly commonplace by now. The latest edition clearly lacks the ambition of the previous Mokka that was a runner-up of 2012 Best in Class in the Small Family category.”
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Speeding was up in 2020 as ‘drivers took advantage of quieter roads’
The number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit increased last year as drivers took advantage of lower traffic levels.
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Majority of motorists are not aware tyres have ratings for grip, efficiency and noise
Tyre retailers are legally required to apply stickers with ratings for their products, but new research suggests many consumers are unaware that these exist.
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50mph speed limit on M4 around Newport set go live on March 15
The permanent 50mph limit with average speed enforcement between junctions 24 and 28 on the M4 around Newport will go live on Monday, March 15th.
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Motorists urged to check tyres during lockdown
With the UK being in lockdown since the start of January, many of us will have left our cars parked up, only using them for essential reasons.
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Breath tests sink to the lowest level on record amid police cuts
Roadside breath tests for drink-driving have fallen to their lowest level on record amid police cuts, new figures show.
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Police launch campaign to crack down on uninsured drivers
Police forces across the UK are launching a national effort to bring down the number of uninsured drivers on the roads.
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Cancelling the clock change could reduce road deaths
Annual road deaths in the UK could be cut by 4.5% by scrapping the October clock change, according to a road safety charity.
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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.
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Tyre safety month: Here’s what to check to keep your tyres in order
October marks tyre safety month, highlighting an often overlooked aspect of car maintenance. As the main point of contact between the car and the road, tyres are absolutely crucial when it comes to a vehicle’s overall safety.
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New Assisted Driving Grading introduced to help clarify safety technology
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Speeding threatens road safety as much as drink and drug driving, says charity
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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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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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Motorists urged to ‘belt up to save lives’
Gwent Police is urging motorists to wear seatbelts in a bid to save lives and prevent serious injuries.
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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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Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown
Each day during the Government’s official coronavirus briefing, we are shown how the use of motor vehicles has fallen by around 60% since February – as a result of the ‘lockdown’ restrictions first announced on 23 March.
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