The failure to reduce road deaths over the past decade has been linked to a cut in the number of dedicated traffic police officers.
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Majority of drivers don’t know how much alcohol will tip them over the drink-drive limit
The majority of drivers don’t know the legal threshold for drink driving, leading to concerns that motorists could get behind the wheel while over the limit this Christmas.
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Formula 1 fans told to enjoy Silverstone Grand Prix events from home
As Silverstone gears up to play its part in a unique season of F1 racing, fans are urged to enjoy the spectacle from the comfort of their own homes as plans get underway to hold two Formula 1 races at the Northamptonshire venue behind closed doors.
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Drink-drive crashes on the increase as roadside testing is halved in 10 years
The number of crashes on UK roads involving a drink-driver has increased 4%, according to the latest official data.
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Learner Driver Leads Police On 137 MPH Chase
A learner driver has been banned from driving for 3 years & jailed for 8 months after leading police on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 137 mph.
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Roads policing review to improve safety
A first-of-its-kind joint review into roads policing and traffic enforcement will be launched later this year, in a bid to improve road safety.
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Drivers on smart motorways who ignore signs will be punished
Drivers on smart motorways across the country will be subject to new rules which could see them face new fines and penalty points.
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Motorists warning ahead of summer Drink-drive crackdown
Motorists are being issued with a drink-drive warning as police gear up for their annual summer crackdown.
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German Driver Spared Speeding Fine Thanks to Holy Spirit Intervention
A driver zooming down a road in Viersen, Germany, caught an unexpected break when a speed cameras snapped his photo and his face wasn’t visible in it.
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Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs
Westcotec have revealed a new detector system that aims to warn drivers against using mobile phones while driving.
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Vaping behind the wheel could lead to £2,500 fine
Motorists are being warned they could face a £2500 fine, 9 points or even lose their licence if caught vaping behind the wheel.
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Middle-lane hogger filmed by police for three miles
A driver has been caught on police dashcam hogging the middle lane of a motorway for three miles.
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Driver jailed 3 months for using a jammer
A businessman who attached a “jammer” to his BMW to dodge speed cameras has been jailed.
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Police Stop Car Without Front Tire, Find Drunk Driver
Drink driving is bad enough, but drink driving a car that’s missing its front tire is a different ball game altogether.
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Police Pursue Mobility Scooter along A470
It’s one thing to drive a mobility scooter down to the supermarket, but it’s an entirely different one if you take it out on a dual carriageway.
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Police Looking For Thug Who Stole The Lights Off a Police Car
Police in Sutherland, are looking for a man who stole the blue lights off a police car, and then casually walked away with them.
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Police unveil new camera that can see what drivers are doing 1km away
Gloucestershie police have unveiled a camera which can see what motorists are doing from 1,000 metres away.