The Department for Transport has asked councils to remove road signs that are pointless or unnecessary to try and save money and improve conditions for drivers. Describing useless traffic signs …
Asda and Sainsbury’s promise fuel cap as part of merger plan
Last April, supermarket chains Asda and Sainsbury’s announced that they were planning to merge in a deal that would see them become the biggest supermarket group in the country. The …
‘Wild West’ parking firms face law
Motorists now have greater protections against bogus parking fines due to a new law that clamps down on rogue private parking firms. The new Parking (Code of Practice) Act will …
New in-car breathalysers for drink-drivers in France
The French government has announced that drink-drivers will be allowed to keep their licences by having a breathalyser fitted to their cars to prevent the engine from starting if they …
VED rise hits owners of new and used cars
The rate motorists pay for car tax is set to increase from April this year as part of the government’s plan to pay for the cost of future road repairs …
Proposals to cut pollution
Measures including no-idling zones outside schools have been recommended by Public Health England in its review of evidence on how to improve air quality in the United Kingdom. The review …
New THINK! campaign reminds new drivers road confidence comes with experience
It is only natural for new drivers to be nervous, but confidence comes with real road experience – that’s the message from the Road Whisperer in a new campaign by …
NASP and DVSA February meeting report
The latest stakeholder meeting between NASP and DVSA took place in Nottingham last month and discussions focused on a number of important issues and developments in the industry. Read the …
Police cuts behind fall in phone driving charges
A reduction in the number of prosecutions for drivers caught using a mobile phone at the wheel could be due to cuts in the number of traffic officers, according to …
Long-term pothole solution proposed
Utility companies could be better held to account for poor road repairs that cause potholes or dangerous road surfaces. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has launched a consultation on increasing the …