Cash-strapped motorists urged not to neglect safety
With petrol prices continuing to soar and the economy showing no signs of improving, GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists not to cut corners and jeopardise safety when it comes to car maintenance. Read more...
Comments (2)Momentum building for 20mph limits?
With more councils implementing 20mph limits on residential streets, a Guardian Bike Blog asks whether the limit could soon become as widely accepted as the smoking ban in pubs. Read more...
Highway Code moves with the times
The Highway Code is undergoing a digital revolution with the launch of an interactive app to mark its 81st anniversary and make it even easier for road users to keep up to date with the rules of the road. Read more...
Cyclists break the law to stay safe
More than half of cyclists (57%) admit to jumping red lights, with many doing so because they believe it is safer to get ahead of other traffic, according to the IAM's latest poll. Read more...
DfT unveils drug drive panel
Following confirmation that the Government intends to make drug driving a specific offence, the DfT has unveiled the panel of experts who will advise on the issue. Read more...
England's motorways are unfit for 80mph limits: Road Safety Foundation
England's motorway network is not safe for an 80mph speed limit, according to a new report from the Road Safety Foundation. Read more...
Drug driving to become specific offence - but IAM and ABD sound note of caution
As expected, the Queen's Speech included plans for legislation to make drug driving a specific offence - but the IAM and ABD have both urged that the new law is used to detect impairment rather than simply prosecute drug users. Read more...
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