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Red tape scheme to give power to councils
Govt cuts red tape with works permits.
Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Communities and businesses could control local transport
Transport schemes to be decentralised.
Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Govt cracks down on blue badge fraud
Govt improve blue badge security to prevent fraud.
Friday, 27 January 2012

Check photocard licences are up-to-date
Drivers urged to check the expiry on photocard licenses.
Friday, 13 January 2012

Norman Baker to host sat nav summit
Norman Baker to chair sat nav summit.
Monday, 9 January 2012

Laser scanning to prevent motorway closures
Roll out of 3D lasers will prevent motorway closures.
Thursday, 29 December 2011

Motoring taxes are not being used to improve UK roads
UK roads not reaping the benefits of high taxes.
Monday, 19 December 2011

Support grows for MOT campaign
Plans to change MOT system meet further opposition.
Monday, 12 December 2011

FTA welcomes road infrastructure investment
Govt road infrastructure investment welcomed by FTA.
Thursday, 1 December 2011

Dartford Crossing toll price-hike scrapped
Dartford Crossing toll increases have been scrapped.
Friday, 25 November 2011

Ministers unveil congestion proposals
Gov't claims communication is key to minimising congestion.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Don't underestimate the risk of fog, experts warn
Drivers are being warned to beware of fog.
Monday, 21 November 2011

Gov't urged to reintroduce road casualty targets
Road casualty targets must be reintroduced, IAM claims.
Thursday, 10 November 2011

Government called upon to initiate 80mph pilot scheme
IAM call on government to test speed limit proposals.
Monday, 7 November 2011

Road accidents high in west and south west London
Accidents common in west and south-west London.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011

UK traffic signing system to be overhauled
Government announces British traffic signing system will be reformed.
Thursday, 13 October 2011

Ten top tips for safer winter driving
Make sure your drivers are prepared for the winter weather...
Tuesday, 11 October 2011

New driving penalty targets reckless drivers
Commercial vehicle sector could welcome sentencing reforms.
Friday, 7 October 2011

New bridge to be built across the River Mersey
New Bridge will be built across the River Mersey.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011

UK speed limit increase 'will create huge economic benefits'
New UK speed limit will 'benefit economy'
Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Drivers urged to check tyre pressure
Drivers have been urged to check their tyre pressure as part of their winter preparations.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011

TfL published new online postcode data
TfL has launched updated postcode info to assist firms during the Games.
Monday, 19 September 2011

Companies 'reluctant to pay out' for Driver CPC
The cost of training is too high when budgets are tight, the FTA claims.
Friday, 9 September 2011

BVRLA: High cost of EVs still putting drivers off
It has called on manufacturers to lower their prices.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Research unearths driver safety concern
Head-nodding occurs when a driver nods off to between two and 30 seconds.
Thursday, 21 July 2011

TyreSafe urges motorists to be safety conscious
Motorists are advised to make sure that the general condition of the tyres is good.
Monday, 18 July 2011

Company car drivers urged to keep track of tyres
Checking tyres regularly can reduce accidents…
Friday, 15 July 2011

Highways Agency joins forces with satnav provider
Driving time will be reduced with TomTom satnav systems…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Govt cracks down on uninsured drivers
Uninsured drivers are being cracked down on.
Monday, 4 July 2011

Road signs 'must be well maintained'
Road signs and marking in the UK must be well …
Wednesday, 29 June 2011

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