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Failing to ban new hybrid cars without plug would be ‘catastrophic misstep’

Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep”, ministers are being warned.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 5 months2 January 2025 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 should soon face paying a ‘tyre tax’ to help address emissions

The Department for Transport (DfT) have hired consultants to review how the UK can crack down on rising emissions – and this has led to suggestions that a ‘tyre tax’ could be introduced.

By SWVaux Staff, 2 years2 March 2023 ago

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

The Department for Transport said it has launched a consultation on proposals to require light vehicles in Britain to have their first MOT four years after they are registered, compared with three years currently.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 2 years18 January 2023 ago

Noise camera deployed to catch rowdy drivers

The camera has been deployed in the Keighley area of Bradford, West Yorkshire, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 years18 October 2022 ago
a close up shot of a seatbelt buckle

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

Nearly one in four people killed in cars not wearing seatbelt, figures show

The Department for Transport (DfT) said 24% of car occupant fatalities in Britain between 2016 and 2020 were not belted up.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years28 July 2022 ago

Companies responsible for ‘plague of potholes’ to be penalised more easily

The Department for Transport (DfT) said utility companies will face financial penalties more easily for poor quality road works and leaving behind potholes.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years15 May 2022 ago

Tougher rules from March for drivers using mobile phones

The move will see previous loopholes closed.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years2 February 2022 ago

GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad

The old sticker used on the back of vehicles is no longer valid and drivers must replace it with a new “UK” one to drive on foreign roads.

By SWVaux Staff, 4 years1 October 2021 ago

Mandatory MOT tests to be reintroduced from August 1

MOT tests will be made mandatory once again on August 1, roads minister Baroness Vere has announced today (June 29).

By SWVaux Staff, 5 years29 June 2020 ago

Motorists in loud cars could face fines from ‘noise cameras’

People with noisy cars and motorbikes could be handed fines under a new government trial of ‘noise camera’ technology.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years8 June 2019 ago

Government funds technological trials to help future proof roads

Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years ago

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