Road Safety 61% of passengers admit being ‘on edge’ with family and friends’ speed Interestingly, almost a third (29%) wouldn’t ask their driver to slow down, suggesting many motorists are driving on unaware of…
Road Safety Smart motorways to be reviewed According to reports from the BBC, Graham Shapps, the Transport Secretary, has told MPs “We know people are dying on…
Technology & Innovation StreetWise launches the UK’s most technically advanced commuter research trials in self-driving vehicles FiveAI is leading the first-of-its-kind project, in partnership with Direct Line Group and the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) The invite-only…
Other Scalextric antics! Throughout the day, we were encouraging delegates to take part in the Scalextric track, in association with Bill Plant Driving…
Other Drivers are to blame for smart motorway crash statistics, not new road design – suggests roads chief Jim O’Sullivan, the chief executive of Highways England cited examples of motorists stopping to exchange contact details after minor shunts…
Cars Z3R0 EM15510N future: government to introduce green number plates Consultation launched on introducing green number plates to celebrate and encourage uptake of electric vehicles Green licence plates mean cleanest…
Technology & Innovation Action to detect, deter and disrupt the misuse of drones The government will develop a new mobile counter-drone unit to be deployed to drone-related incidents and major events across the…
Legislation & Regulation £130 yellow box fines to hit whole of UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps looks set to hand all local councils legislative powers to crack down on ‘moving traffic violations’…
Road Safety 20mph speed limits are ignored by drivers unless paired with speed humps Researchers found that roads which enforce ‘speed zones’ – using humps or chicanes as well as 20mph signage – reduce…
