Social media has been awash with rumour and panic about the nation’s speed cameras. Specifically, whether limits and thresholds for being flashed have tightened up.
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Recall: Astra K 1.6 Diesel with manual transmission
Vauxhall has issued a warning on the Astra K after motorists reported issues with braking.
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Is your Sat Nav Position Legal?
Positioning of satnav devices on windscreens poses a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
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4 in 10 at risk of drink-driving on New Year’s Day
More than four in 10 motorists are at risk of drink-driving on New Year’s Day, according to new research.
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One in five thinks drink-driving is acceptable if you ‘feel fine’
Almost a fifth of motorists believe it’s sometimes acceptable to drink-drive, as long as you “feel fine”.
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More than a million cars deemed ‘dangerous’ by new MOT test
More than one million cars have failed their MOT due to ‘dangerous’ defects since the new, more stringent testing procedure was introduced earlier this year.
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Motorists want tougher penalties for drink-drivers
More than 80% British motorists would like to see the government introduce tougher penalties for those caught drink-driving.
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Daytime running lights causing confusing for drivers
A new study reveals daytime running lights (DRLs), which have been required to be fitted to all new cars since 2011, may be causing confusion for drivers.
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EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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Coca Cola Designated Driver Campaign – Buy One Get One Free Back for it’s 11th Year
For the 11th year in a row, Coca-Cola are bringing back their Designated Driver campaign.
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Government launches two-year plan to improve road safety
The government has announced measures to tackle road rage and encourage mutual respect between road users as part of a two-year plan to improve road safety.
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MOT fail rate falls despite more stringent test
The MOT fail rate has fallen over the past six months, despite the introduction of tough new criteria in the summer.
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8 in 10 drivers struggle with ‘badly designed’ box junctions
Eight out of ten motorists will “struggle” to get through so-called ‘yellow box’ junctions without stopping, according to a new study.
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Changing a car’s headlight bulb can cost more than £800
The cost of replacing a broken headlight can be so great that some second-hand cars with damaged lights risk being written off, according to new research.
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Quarter of fatal crashes due to falling asleep at the wheel
One in eight drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.
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Drivers urged to check headlights as nights draw in
Motorists are being urged to check their headlights as evening commutes get darker thanks to the clock change.
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Average speed cameras to be installed on the Evo Triangle
Average speed cameras are to be installed on the Evo Triangle following the funding from the Welsh Government, the transport secretary Ken Skates has announced.
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To save lives don’t put the clocks back this year, says IAM RoadSmart
With the clocks going back this Sunday (28 October) IAM RoadSmart has again called to scrap the practice this year, and switch to a daylight saving system to cut the number of young children injured in road crashes on their way home from school over the winter months.
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Euro NCAP is now evaluating so-called Highway Assist systems
Earlier this year, Euro NCAP, the Brussels-based European car safety performance assessment program, introduced new and improved test criteria which reflects whether the tested vehicle features advanced driver assistance systems. Now, the organization is also starting to evaluate these systems and is ready to disclose its first findings based on the results.
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