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Scotland: festive drink and drug drive figures ‘extremely disappointing’

The force’s festive drink and drug drive campaign ran between 1 December and 2 January and saw officers breathalyse 8,687…

Technology & Innovation

Automated cone laying vehicle trials due to start

New machines could save workers from 10-tonne loads per shift Dramatic footage shows how terrifying it can be putting out cones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRMDWH1xVio&feature=youtu.be Highways…

Technology & Innovation

Electric taxis to go wireless thanks to new charging tech trial

Government investing £3.4 million in wireless charging technology trials at taxi ranks in Nottingham New technology could make it more…

Cars

Cars could be banned from Birmingham city centre for some journeys

Other measures include rerouting the central section of the A38 to a ring road and enforcing a 20mph limit on…

Other

The most hazardous day on the road for drivers

The warning comes following new analysis by Privilege Car Insurance, which has found that across the UK, drivers have had…

Government Investment

National pothole day aims to fill in the gaps in UK road surface maintenance

New technologies such as vehicle automation and smart infrastructure have huge potential to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption, but…

Other

Eight step checklist: What to do if you crash your car

Motoring specialists from LeaseCar.uk have revealed an eight step checklist for what Brits should do if they’re involved in a…

Cars

Brake dust as harmful as diesel fumes, warn scientists

In a study, lung cells became inflamed and less able to protect against bacteria when exposed to exhaust and brake…

Road Safety

Storm Brendan: GEM warns drivers of hazardous weather conditions on the roads

The conditions follow in the wake of Storm Brendan, which has already hit the west coast of Ireland with gusts…

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