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Labour rejects ‘war on motorists’ claim despite failing 20mph limits and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has declared there is “no such thing as a war on motorists”, marking a stark contrast with the previous Conservative government’s rhetoric. The Cabinet Minister made the comments during a speech at the National Rail…
Londoners face ‘kick in the teeth’ amid new Silvertown Tunnel charges giving drivers ‘no choice’ but to pay
A London borough representing more than 200,000 people has criticised the “unfair charges” imposed on residents following the introduction of tolls at the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels earlier this week. Bexley Council expressed concern over the pr…
Labour to ‘review’ VAT rates amid calls to change company car tax rates impacting millions
Labour has revealed it will keep the VAT rates for public electric car charging “under review” following outcries from the automotive sector. Currently, electric vehicle owners who charge at home pay just five per cent VAT to charge their car, while t…
Motorists with certain medical conditions risk prosecution and insurance issues for breaking DVLA rules
UK drivers have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for failing to inform the DVLA about certain medical conditions. Motorists must report conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) to authorities, regardless of whether…
Drivers caught breaking Labour’s 20mph speed limits reaches 100k as road users fume ‘no one is doing it!’
Thousands of motorists have been caught breaking unpopular speeding laws across Wales, with deterrents found to be insufficient to keep drivers in line. It follows research that revealed a shocking 112,699 offences were committed by drivers who broke …
Keir Starmer addresses ‘important’ electric vehicle anxiety amid new petrol and diesel rules
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed Labour’s commitment to tackling electric vehicle charging issues as part of the Government’s push to help drivers give up petrol and diesel cars. Speaking at a Commons Liaison Committee meeting this week, the…
Police operating HGVs catch thousands of drivers breaking major Highway Code rules – ‘Dangerous and selfish!’
Undercover police officers using HGV cabs have spotted more than 51,500 driving offences on UK roads, with thousands of motorists slapped with hefty fines. Operation Tramline, which marked its 10th anniversary this month, has seen officers from 35 dif…
Street lights to be switched off across major roads to slash pollution levels with new AI cameras
A major authority has removed hundreds of street lights on two main roads in a bid to reduce carbon emissions, which could put driver safety at risk. It comes after the East Riding of Yorkshire Council started trialling the switch off after being awar…
M1 traffic: Motorists face 60-minute delays as cars crawl to 3mph following major collision
Drivers have been warned to “expect delays” of more than 60 minutes after a collision occurred on a major motorway this morning. Due to the incident, the M1 in Leicestershire has now been closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterw…