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Radar will spot stopped vehicles on ‘smart’ motorways 20 Apr 2021 Professional Engineering Radar will be installed on stretches of All Lane Running motorway, such as this stretch of the M1 in Yorkshire (Credit: Shutterstock) Radar technology will be installed on stretches of ‘smart’ motorways to spot stopped or broken-down vehicles by the end of September next year, the government has announced. Cameras to detect dangerous driving – such as ignoring re...

Eight driving laws we all break without knowing it in warm weather You could be left with a nasty fine or even points on your licence if you break these laws Updated 8 UK Driving Laws We All Break Without Knowing During A Heatwave (Image: Dominic Salter/MEN) Our Liverpool Echo newsletter is sent three times a day, PLUS breaking news updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newslette...

Confusion over van speed limits 28/07/2005 in NEWS Was this article useful? 27 people found this useful VAN fleets are walking a legal tightrope amid confusion about the speed limits their drivers should stick to. Fleets are finding that inconsistencies by dealers when registering sub two-tonne vans are effectively creating two speed limits. The Highway Code says car-derived vans weighing up to two tonnes can travel at 60mph on single carriageways and 70mph on dual carriageways and motorway...

8 driving laws motorists are breaking without even knowing during heatwave The weather is glorious in some parts of the UK as a mini-heatwave has begun, but did you know you could be at risk of breaking the law in the road when the suns out? 17:24, 19 APR 2021 (Image: Getty) Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the pressInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Yes, put some glamour in my life When you subsc...

New law being considered could mean £70 fine over where you park outside your home A ban pavement parking could be introduced to maximise safety for disabled and visually impaired pedestrians Latest Teesside headlines straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe h...

"While some offences seem unlikely to result in a fine, its still very possible that you could be penalised for not following the Highway Code in hot weather. “We recommend you dont take the risk, as heatwaves are for enjoying, not for losing your license."  Here is Moneyshakess list of 8 UK Driving Laws We All Break Without Knowing During A Heatwave 1) Freeing a dog from a hot car Max penalty: 10 years in prison We all know that you should not leave your pet in a hot car, under an...

By Herald Magazine The best of our weekly guide to everything happening in Scotland Taking dogs in cars Dog ownership has rocketed in recent months, with more and more people choosing to get their own pet during the lockdowns. But with dog ownership comes the need to, on occasion, transport them elsewhere - which means you might need to take them in the car. There are many ways you can make the journey as smooth...

Updated: 16/04/2021, 1:14 pm © Paul Glendell/DC Thomson Udny CC chairman Paul Bailey and secretary Colin Duncan have raised concerns about speeding. Residents in a north-east village have slammed speeding drivers they say put lives at risk in the community. People living in Pitmedden are angry about the speed of cars travelling through the 30mph zone on the B999, the main route through the middle of the village. They believe the “highest percentage” of people using the road do not stick to...

The driving laws that you’re probably breaking without even realising during a heatwave

The driving laws that you’re probably breaking without even realising during a heatwave