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The Department for Transport (DfT) announced an 18-point action plan to improve road safety.

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced an 18-point action plan to improve road safety.

The Department for Transport (DfT) announced an 18-point action plan to improve road safety.

The Prime Minister office informs the general public that in the context of the fight against insecurity, the Government Council of March 3, 2021 decided to adopt the following measures...

Trending But failing to turn these off when visibility improves can also land road users in trouble as they could dazzle other drivers. Windscreen visibility is also vital with road users urged to wipe any dampness or condensation as soon as they can. AXA says car insurance firms expect drivers to follow with the law and observe road traffic rules at all times. Because of this, road users should drive sensibly on the roads, particularly in bad weather conditions such as fog and heavy rain. READ...

The BHS has released its most recent statistics on horse-related incidents

Half of the safety cameras on smart motorways are not yet operational, meaning drivers could be avoiding fines for ignoring lane closure signs which are crucial for warning of accidents or breakdowns ahead. The roads, which can use variable speed limits and the hard shoulder as a live running lane to manage traffic flow, have sparked concerns over high-speed crashes. Yet Highways England have revealed that the camera network will not be fully upgraded until July 2023. Half of the safety cameras...

London has seen a surge in cyclists in the pandemic, but their uneasy relationship with motorists continues.

Road bosses announced plans yesterday to include smart motorways in the Highway Code. But relatives of those killed on the controversial routes criticised Highways England for the delay.

Under current rules, the Highway Code tells drivers to simply “switch off your mobile phone” before leaving. However, this rule will be updated to allow drivers to take a “charged mobile phone containing emergency telephone numbers. Jeremy Phillips, Highways England Head of Roads Safety said “more needs to be done” to help motorists understand new road rules. He said: “The Highway Code is the go-to guide for road users to help make journeys as safe, efficient and sustainable as poss...