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Drivers reveal motoring desires for next govt
April 15, 2015
UK motorists have provided a breakdown of some of the most important issues that affect drivers up and down the country that they would like to see addressed during the next parliament. With the general election set to take place next month, the latest AA-Populus poll of UK driver attitudes has focused on those things … Continue reading “Drivers reveal motoring desires for next govt”
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Closures planned for Tollbar End scheme
April 08, 2015
Highways England – the new government-owned body responsible for nationwide transport network management – has announced several overnight closures as part of the ongoing Tollbar End improvement scheme near Coventry. Travellers in the area are advised the B4110 London Road towards Tollbar island is now closed each evening until April 10th between the hours of … Continue reading “Closures planned for Tollbar End scheme”
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Motorists advised ‘tyre safety is essential’
April 02, 2015
The dangers of a lack of awareness surrounding the need to regularly inspect tyre wear and tear have been highlighted by vehicle recovery specialists the AA. New research carried out by the organisation has revealed almost two-thirds of female vehicle operators (65 per cent) and more than one-third (36 per cent) of male drivers rely … Continue reading “Motorists advised ‘tyre safety is essential’”
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Government ‘must agree to adopt Single/ Double British Summertime
March 24, 2015
The government has been urged to adjust the UK's clocks in order to reduce the number of road accidents across the country. According to GEM Motoring Assist, Britain should switch to Single/ Double British Summertime (SDST), which would mean clocks switch to GMT+1 during the winter months and GMT+2 in the summer. The organisation believes … Continue reading “Government ‘must agree to adopt Single/ Double British Summertime”
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Ford develops technology to stop drivers speeding
March 24, 2015
Technology that could enable drivers to avoid breaking the speed limit has been unveiled by Ford Motor Company. According to the automotive manufacturer, exceeding the speed limit is a common cause of road accidents, while it can also lead to fines and driving bans. However, Ford has developed a device called an Intelligent Speed Limiter, … Continue reading “Ford develops technology to stop drivers speeding”
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FTA: Congestion a serious issue on UK roads
March 19, 2015
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has revealed the serious issue of congestion in the UK appears to be getting worse, rather than better, at present. Results of the organisation's latest Quarterly Transport Activity Survey (QTAS) showed professional drivers up and down the country are now finding it more difficult to carry out journeys in an … Continue reading “FTA: Congestion a serious issue on UK roads”
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Road drainage an issue for UK motorists
March 13, 2015
Poor road drainage has been highlighted as a serious and ongoing issue for motorists in many areas of the country, with a lack of local authority action serving to make matters worse for drivers. According to a new poll from motoring organisation the AA, half of the just over 18,000 UK vehicle operators that took … Continue reading “Road drainage an issue for UK motorists”
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Parking law changes to impact drivers
March 09, 2015
Motorists up and down the country are now welcoming a change in law that could help to put an end to the perceived practice of unfair parking enforcement notices, which have blighted drivers in recent years. Announced jointly by communities secretary Eric Pickles and transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin, a range of new measures have now … Continue reading “Parking law changes to impact drivers”
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