27 local authorities have submitted proposals to enforce 111 yellow box junctions outside London and Cardiff, following the Government’s decision to grant them powers to enforce moving traffic offences.
more info…Private and motor trade drivers in the UK have now witnessed the launch of the world’s first AI speed camera, developed by Redspeed International, a leading company in camera enforcement technology.
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London, known for its efforts to combat air pollution and promote cleaner transport, introduced the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in April 2019, with the aim to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles by imposing charges on those that do not meet specific emission standards.
more info…According to data from RAC Fuel Watch, diesel prices in the UK decreased by almost 4p a litre in April but remain overpriced by at least 16p. The wholesale market shows that diesel is now 6p cheaper than petrol, with a litre of diesel costing drivers an average of 159.43p on UK forecourts, while petrol remains unchanged at 146.5p for the month.
more info…The government has confirmed that the Mayor of London has the authority to install cameras for the proposed expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) without seeking permission from councils in Essex. This development has created a rift between Transport for London and councils in Essex, where the ULEZ expansion could extend.
more info…Devon and Cornwall have launched a new program to tackle unsafe driving practices on high-risk routes. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the counties’ roads policing team, road casualty reduction officers, and speed detection officers, and is now using drones to help detect driving offences.
more info…The Motor Insurance Database (MID) is the only central record of all insured vehicles in the UK and is updated over 10,000 times an hour. As one of the most important tools to ensure that only insured vehicles are driven on our roads, the MID is used by the police and the DVLA to enforce motor insurance laws.
more info…Private and motor trade drivers of new and used vehicles are being cautioned about the potential deployment of new “stealth” speed camera vans, which may be introduced nationwide in the near future.
more info…The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £47.5 million of funding for 27 of the UK’s most dangerous roads in a bid to improve safety.
more info…Have you ever wondered how far you can actually drive once the fuel warning light comes on in your vehicle? It’s a question many car and van drivers have asked themselves, not just people working in the motor trade, and unfortunately, there’s no easy answer.
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