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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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