Cowboy clampers desperate to return – AA
A push by private parking firms to bring back the cowboy wheel clamping and towing scourge that was banned in 20121 has been uncovered by the AA's Motoring Policy Unit.
Drivers back tougher sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving
Two-thirds of drivers want to see maximum sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving increased, according to new research by the RAC.*
Motorists would like to ban all forms of drinking behind the wheel
The majority of motorists would like to see all forms of drinking while behind the wheel banned according to a poll by Motorpoint.
Motor Ombudsman poll shows new green EV number plates are not registering with drivers
With the government’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, green number plates are being introduced for electric vehicles (EVs) this autumn to allow zero emission models to be more easily identified, and to help local authorities encourage people to own and drive them
September brings an end to three months of rising fuel prices - but diesel remains overpriced
After three consecutive months of rising costs at the pumps the average price of both petrol and diesel stayed the same in September, according to RAC Fuel Watch* analysis – but the data suggests diesel drivers are still paying significantly more than they should be.
RoSPA concerned by continued lack of progress on road safety
As we approach the Autumn clock change, and brace ourselves for the 20% increase in road traffic collisions that we see in the fortnight after putting the clocks back, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is concerned by new figures released by today, which show little progress towards reducing accidents on Britain’s roads.
PRA welcomes Government decision to withdraw travel warning
The PRA quickly raised this error with Government and the DFT fully accepted that the wording in their new booklet was wholly inappropriate and damaging. They agreed to remedy the advice immediately, which will be a welcome relief to the many members that contacted our Head Office with complaints.
Drug driving charges surge 125% with those taking legal prescription drugs risking conviction
The significant rise in the number of charges was found after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police forces by BookMyGarage.com to investigate the impact of new drug driving laws introduced five years ago.
NFDA welcomes Government's Winter Economy Plan
“It is encouraging that the Government has committed to further supporting businesses that have been adversely affected by the pandemic”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) commenting on the measures announced by the Chancellor to support businesses over the coming months.
Watch your speed! Speeding is as much of a threat to road safety as drink and drug driving
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has renewed its call for speeding to become as socially unacceptable as drink and drug driving, after publishing worrying new analysis that indicates excessive speed is considered acceptable on the motorway and on residential roads by many drivers.
Protect your catalytic converter from the cat-burglar
Stolen vehicle recovery expert, Tracker, is putting the spotlight on a new breed of cat-burglar; those that target hybrid vehicles for their catalytic converters. As sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles continue to grow at pace, so too do the number of catalytic converter thefts. Indeed, new figures from police forces in England and Wales report a six
Motorists back nationwide proposal to penalise people who park on kerbs
Some 1,661 people took part in the study by Motorpoint, the UK’s largest independent car retailer, with a network of branches across England, Scotland and Wales.
August sees third consecutive monthly fuel price rise but prices not expected to rocket
Petrol and diesel prices rose for the third month in a row but data from RAC Fuel Watch* shows they don't appear to be rapidly heading back to pre-pandemic levels.
Transport secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all
• New plans set out to boost safety & make journeys more accessible for disabled people and parents
A Fuel Duty Hike will Further Damage Confidence in the Government
FairFuelUK, backed by the RHA and Logistics UK (FTA) will fight tooth and nail against the rumoured plans to raise fuel duty on already, one of the highest taxed group of drivers in the world.
New EU regulation on vehicle type approval and checks comes into effect
The new regulations were first proposed by the Commission in 2016, in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal, and adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on 30 May 2018.
Driving licences extended by 11 months
The initial extension expired at the end of August and has been further extended to the end of the year.
NBRA calls for Job Retention Scheme extensions
The National Body Repair Association, the trade association for the UK’s vehicle body repair shops, calls on the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Despite bodyshops being permitted to remain open during the lockdown, as they provided an essential service
StreetDrone secures UK government funding for 5G autonomous truck project
The project, termed ‘5G CAL’ – or 5G Connected and Autonomous Logistics – will build on StreetDrone’s pioneering autonomy work that includes the stewardship of various open-source autonomous software solutions with a focus on low-speed applications, including urban and suburban metropolitan areas, campuses and manufacturing plants.
Motor Ombudsman study reveals majority of car owners have used six-month extension to delay MOT
A YouGov poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has found that the majority of car owners have taken advantage of the six-month extension announced by the government in March to delay getting an MOT.
July was another bad month for drivers with petrol and diesel going up by 3p a litre
The average price of petrol and diesel rose for the second consecutive month, adding nearly £2 to a fill up, according to RAC Fuel Watch data for July.*
Fuel duty revenue down £2.4bn in April and May
The coronavirus lockdown has left a massive whole in the Treasury's coffers from lost fuel duty revenue with income down by £2.4bn (£2,416m) in April and May compared to the same time last year, according to the RAC's analysis of new HM Revenue and Customs data.
PM kickstarts £2 billion cycling and walking revolution – AA comments
Commenting on the £2 billion cycling initiative announced by the Prime Minister this evening1, Edmund King, AA president, says; "As a third of drivers said they would cycle, walk or run more after lockdown these proposals should be broadly welcomed to improve safety for all road users.
Proposed changes to the Highway Code - reaction
Commenting on proposed changes to the Highway Code that are now out for consultation, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
PRA reacts to Chancellor's announcement
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has welcomed the package of measures to stimulate the economy announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.