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Safety

Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high

Figures from the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring show half (55%) of drivers under 25 admitted to making and receiving voice calls behind the wheel.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 6 months11 December 2024 ago

Young drivers filming themselves behind the wheel for social media – survey

Some 31% of UK motorists aged 18-26 admitted to the behaviour in a poll commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 10 months27 August 2024 ago

Drivers putting themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns – RAC

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of motorists said they would stand in front of or next to their car, an RAC poll indicated.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 years14 December 2023 ago

Breakdown recovery vehicles permitted to use red flashing lights to protect drivers

Part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) 30-point ‘plan for drivers’, which was published yesterday (Monday, October 2), it aims to make recovery drivers more visible at the roadside.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 years4 October 2023 ago

Car criminals using cheap tracking devices to target drivers

This new car theft threat sees thieves use tracking devices to track, monitor and steal vehicles.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 years30 April 2023 ago

Drivers warned about new ‘stealth’ speed camera vans

Drivers are being warned about a new generation of ‘stealth’ speed camera vans, which could be rolled out across the UK in the near future.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years12 April 2023 ago

Welsh Government delays pavement parking consultation

The Welsh Government has delayed a consultation on pavement parking, which was due to take place this year.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years3 April 2023 ago
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Seven-in-10 believe drivers should be responsible for making sure passengers ‘belt up’ – survey

At present, drivers only have to ensure that they and any children in the car are properly buckled up, including car seats or booster seats depending on age.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 years31 January 2023 ago

Unmarked mobile police speed camera vans rolled out in a bid to improve safety

Northamptonshire Police has started rolling out what it calls ‘unmarked mobile enforcement vehicles’ across the county. The force says it is being done in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on its roads. There were 44 deaths there in 2022.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 years12 January 2023 ago

20mph speed limits have little impact on road safety

Cutting speed limits on urban roads to 20mph does not significantly improve safety, a new report suggests.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 years16 November 2022 ago
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Record proportion of fatal crash victims not wearing a seatbelt

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain’s roads last year were not wearing a seatbelt, according to data published by the Department for Transport (DfT).

By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 years29 September 2022 ago

Cost-of-living crisis creating risk to road safety, warns Halfords boss

The warning came as the motoring and cycling retailer reported higher sales over the past 20 weeks as it was boosted by its expanding car repairs business.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years7 September 2022 ago

Drivers warned over tyre blowouts during heatwave

The AA is concerned the start of a weekend when millions of people will be making long trips to the seaside, football matches, music festivals and holidays will coincide with extreme heat.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years9 August 2022 ago

Police publish footage from triple road tragedy – and issue fresh plea to drivers over mobile phones

This might be hard to watch, but we have worked with the families of those who died to reiterate a simple message:

Don’t use your phone at the wheel.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years27 July 2022 ago

National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns

National Highways is missing its 10-minute target for responding to drivers who break down on smart motorways, almost a year after it was meant to come into force.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years21 July 2022 ago

New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force

New European Union rules mandating speed-limiting systems to be fitted to new cars, vans and lorries come into force on Wednesday but are not being implemented in the UK.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 years6 July 2022 ago

Major campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code changes

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.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years27 January 2022 ago

RAC sets out the law on storing fuel at home

While this is not illegal, experts have warned about the dangers of improperly storing fuel – as well as encouraging motorists not to stockpile fuel at home as this makes it harder for others to fill up when they need it.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years1 October 2021 ago

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.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years9 August 2021 ago

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 Read more…

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years20 July 2021 ago

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