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

The “plague of potholes” will be addressed in new Government measures created to penalise companies responsible for leaving damage on roads after carrying out street works.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 month15/05/2022 ago
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Local road pothole repair backlog tops £12 billion, report suggests

The cost of fixing the UK’s pothole problem now tops £12 billion, compounded by rising inflation, according to a new report.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 months22/03/2022 ago
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Failure to reduce road deaths linked to police cuts

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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By SWVaux Staff, 5 months18/01/2022 ago
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Misery for drivers as pothole breakdowns hit three-year high

Pothole-related breakdowns have reached a three-year high, new figures show.

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By SWVaux Staff, 5 months14/01/2022 ago
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The RAC just recorded its worst third quarter for pothole breakdowns in 15 years

The RAC breakdown service says that the period from June to September 2021 was its worst third quarter for the proportion of pothole-related breakdowns since 2006.

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By SWVaux Staff, 7 months30/11/2021 ago
Government

‘Golden opportunity’ to repair roads during the pandemic has been missed

A ‘golden opportunity’ to catch up on much-needed road repairs has been missed, according to the RAC.

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By SWVaux Staff, 8 months11/11/2021 ago
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More than a third of motorists driving with damaged alloy wheels

New research suggests more than a third of motorists are driving vehicles with damaged alloy wheels.

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By SWVaux Staff, 8 months14/10/2021 ago
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Gritter driver shortage could leave more motorists stuck on icy roads

Roads could be left covered in dangerous snow and ice this winter due to a shortage of gritter drivers.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months12/10/2021 ago
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Car traffic sinks to lowest level since May amid fuel crisis

The fuel crisis has been blamed for bringing car use down to its lowest level since May.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months07/10/2021 ago
Motoring

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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By SWVaux Staff, 12 months13/07/2021 ago
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Record rise in pothole breakdowns as roads ‘resemble the surface of the moon’

A record rise in pothole-related breakdowns on UK roads has been recorded.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year20/04/2021 ago
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Poor state of local roads is motorists’ biggest concern this year

Motorists’ biggest concern in 2020 was the poor state of local roads, according to new research.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years14/12/2020 ago
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Smart motorways cause confusion for the majority of UK drivers

Less than half (48%) of UK motorists know the rules for using smart motorways, a new survey suggests.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years28/10/2020 ago
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English Motorway speed limit to be slashed to 60mph on Four Stretches

The speed limit will be reduced to 60mph on four stretches of English motorway in an effort to reduce air pollution.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years15/09/2020 ago
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Traffic chaos ahead with 18m leisure journeys expected over the bank holiday weekend

Holidaymakers planning to get away over the long weekend could be in for a slow journey as 18 million leisure journeys are expected between Friday and Monday.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years26/08/2020 ago
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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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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years10/07/2020 ago
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Automatic £130 fines for minor driving offences coming

Drivers could face fines of £130 for minor offences as the Government considers handing local councils new powers to improve roads for cyclists and pedestrians.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years02/06/2020 ago
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Smart motorway openings halted over safety fears


No new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed, the Transport Secretary has announced.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years30/01/2020 ago
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Government to trial automated vehicles in motorway maintenance

Highways England is to trial the use of automated vehicles to lay cones on major roads where maintenance or upgrades is taking place.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years20/01/2020 ago
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Serious pothole damage to cars has risen by 20%

The number of vehicles damaged by potholes jumped at the of 2019, according to new data from the RAC.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years ago

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