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Traffic reaches record high on Britain’s roads

Traffic on Britain’s roads reached a record high for the year ending September 2016, according to provisional estimates from the Department for Transport (DfT).

11 Nov

mobile phone use behind the wheel, mobile phone convictions

Department for Transport publishes results of handheld mobile phone consultation

The Department for Transport has published the results of its consultation that will ultimately lead to a doubling of penalties for drivers using handheld mobile phones.

8 Nov

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Road deaths have risen by 30 last year

The latest Department for Transport figures show that 30 more people died and 1,760 more were badly hurt on UK roads in the 12 months up to June 2016, compared with the previous year.

7 Nov

Watchdog rules out action against VW over emissions tests scandal

The UK regulator – the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) – has ruled out launching a formal investigation into the emissions scandal.

31 Oct

Transport minister announces new course to educate drink drivers of the dangers of drug driving

The Department for Transport is trialing the addition of drug driving education to the existing rehabilitation courses for people convicted of driving while over the alcohol limit.

25 Oct

Government outlines plans to support EV charging infrastructure

Plans to make electric vehicle chargepoints more widely available and convenient for motorists were put forward by Government yesterday (Monday 24 October).

25 Oct

Fleets face increased costs when new VED regime is introduced next April

The Government is being urged by MPs to review Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) to better incentivise electric and other ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

17 Oct

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Converting the hard shoulder into a running lane does not present an unacceptable level of risk, the Government has claimed.

29 Sep

Drivers to face tougher sanctions for mobile phone use

Drivers caught using a handheld mobile phone will get six points on their licence and a £200 fine, the Government says.

19 Sep

Call for urgent action as DfT set to miss 2020 ULEV target

The Department for Transport (DfT) should support the adoption of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) through a guaranteed buy-back scheme or by underwriting risk, say MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee, which has published a report into sustainability at the DfT.

19 Sep

Industry calls for action on odometer fraud

The Government says it will investigate whether tough new laws should be introduced to tackle the growing problem of clocking.

13 Sep

Plug-in vehicle registrations continue to rise

The take up of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) has increased by 49% in the last quarter, according to figures from the Department for Transport (DfT).

9 Sep

DfT needs better plug-in plan to improve air quality, says report

The DfT needs a clear strategy to increase the use of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) and reduce air pollution so it can meet air quality targets.

2 Sep

Study highlights benefits of Oxford to Cambridge expressway

Journey times between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge can be improved by up to 30 minutes, according to a new report by the Department of Transport.

24 Aug

Government ‘failing’ as figures show rise in road casualties

The Government’s road safety record has been criticised after figures showed an increase in the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads.

24 Aug

Government publishes route corridor shortlists for trans-Pennine road tunnel

Five routes have been shortlisted for the possible future Trans-Pennine road tunnel.

22 Aug

A1 improvements could create safer, quicker and more reliable journeys

Upgrading the A1 in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire could cut congestion and help reduce the environmental impact, a new study suggests.

22 Aug

£2 million fund for councils to improve journey times

A £2 million fund to allow councils to capitalise on emerging technologies and deliver better journeys for motorists has been launched today (August 11).

11 Aug

Companies hope to drive uptake of EVs as fleet attitudes remain static

Public attitudes towards plug-in cars and vans have remained virtually unchanged over the past two years, new research suggests.

25 Jul

Government launches programme of reform to prepare roads for driverless technology

A major consultation to help pave the way for automated cars to be used on British roads is being launched, with all drivers invited to have their say.

11 Jul

Department for Transport - Page 31

Traffic reaches record high on Britain’s roads

Department for Transport publishes results of handheld mobile phone consultation

Road deaths have risen by 30 last year

Watchdog rules out action against VW over emissions tests scandal

Transport minister announces new course to educate drink drivers of the dangers of drug driving

Government outlines plans to support EV charging infrastructure

Fleets face increased costs when new VED regime is introduced next April

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Drivers to face tougher sanctions for mobile phone use

Call for urgent action as DfT set to miss 2020 ULEV target

Industry calls for action on odometer fraud

Plug-in vehicle registrations continue to rise

DfT needs better plug-in plan to improve air quality, says report

Study highlights benefits of Oxford to Cambridge expressway

Government ‘failing’ as figures show rise in road casualties

Government publishes route corridor shortlists for trans-Pennine road tunnel

A1 improvements could create safer, quicker and more reliable journeys

£2 million fund for councils to improve journey times

Companies hope to drive uptake of EVs as fleet attitudes remain static

Government launches programme of reform to prepare roads for driverless technology

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Department for Transport - Page 31

Traffic reaches record high on Britain’s roads

Department for Transport publishes results of handheld mobile phone consultation

Road deaths have risen by 30 last year

Watchdog rules out action against VW over emissions tests scandal

Transport minister announces new course to educate drink drivers of the dangers of drug driving

Government outlines plans to support EV charging infrastructure

Fleets face increased costs when new VED regime is introduced next April

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Drivers to face tougher sanctions for mobile phone use

Call for urgent action as DfT set to miss 2020 ULEV target

Industry calls for action on odometer fraud

Plug-in vehicle registrations continue to rise

DfT needs better plug-in plan to improve air quality, says report

Study highlights benefits of Oxford to Cambridge expressway

Government ‘failing’ as figures show rise in road casualties

Government publishes route corridor shortlists for trans-Pennine road tunnel

A1 improvements could create safer, quicker and more reliable journeys

£2 million fund for councils to improve journey times

Companies hope to drive uptake of EVs as fleet attitudes remain static

Government launches programme of reform to prepare roads for driverless technology

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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