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Government considers rules to prevent cash-strapped councils using new powers to overzealously fine drivers
7 months, 1 week ago

Government considers rules to prevent cash-strapped councils using new powers to overzealously fine drivers

Daily Mail  

The Government is considering introducing new rules to prevent cash-strapped councils abusing new enforcement powers that allows them to fine motorists for a number of moving traffic violations. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has suggested that all surpluses councils raise from PCNs issued for moving traffic violations are repaid to the Treasury to clampdown on overzealous local authorities abusing new enforcement …

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Councils will have to consider resident support over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
9 months, 1 week ago

Councils will have to consider resident support over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

The Independent  

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Fewer than one in 10 A-road miles are dual-carriageway in dozens of areas
1 year, 1 month ago

Fewer than one in 10 A-road miles are dual-carriageway in dozens of areas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The AA said converting single-carriageway …

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Brakes and tyres the most common 'dangerous defects' identified in MOT
1 year, 9 months ago

Brakes and tyres the most common 'dangerous defects' identified in MOT

Daily Mail  

Ministers want to delay first MOT to fourth year and biennially thereafter With the Government's controversial consultation on delaying MOTs ongoing, new analysis has found that nearly one in ten fail the test due to dangerous defects, with dodgy brakes and worn tyres the most common issue. The RAC says brakes and tyres represent 88% of all dangerous defects that …

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Government considers two-year car MOTs to cut the cost of living
1 year, 11 months ago

Government considers two-year car MOTs to cut the cost of living

Daily Mail  

Thousands of cars would become 'death traps on wheels' under plans to make owners get MOTs every two years rather than one, ministers were warned yesterday. A consultation launched yesterday said officials are also 'considering if it is appropriate to move to testing every two years rather than every year' after the first MOT. More stringent checks were added to …

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Drivers could only need MOT every 2 years under new government plans despite motoring groups' fears
1 year, 11 months ago

Drivers could only need MOT every 2 years under new government plans despite motoring groups' fears

Daily Mail  

Drivers could only need an MOT every two years and could be allowed to delay their vehicle's first MOT by a year under Government plans to cut costs for drivers - despite serious concern from motoring groups. AA president Edmund King said: 'The MOT plays a vital role in ensuring that vehicles on our roads are safe and well maintained' …

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New Highway Code rules change who has priority at roundabouts
2 years, 10 months ago

New Highway Code rules change who has priority at roundabouts

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the DfT, the objective of this new measure is not to give …

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Ambulance crashes into car waiting for fuel - as MORE petrol stations close
3 years, 2 months ago

Ambulance crashes into car waiting for fuel - as MORE petrol stations close

Daily Mail  

As many as nine in ten forecourts have run out of fuel with the rest set to run out quickly, experts have warned amid a weekend of chaos that saw an ambulance hit a car in a petrol queue and ministers suspending competition laws in a bid to beat back the crisis. As the developing fuel crisis unfolds, it was …

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