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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 | History Defined

‘Frightening’ rise in wrong-way motorway driving

National Highways figures show 988 incidents involving ‘oncoming vehicles’ were reported on England’s motorways in the year to November 17.

Evening Standard

‘Frightening’ rise in wrong-way driving sparks call for signage and road layout review

At least 988 incidents involving ‘oncoming vehicles’ reported on England’s motorways in year to November 17

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Reappearing pothole scourge on local roads revealed in new figures

The AA called for an end to the ‘vicious cycle’ of potholes being patched up only to reappear

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Fuel duty frozen as Government maintains 5p cut

In her Budget speech to the Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this is a ‘substantial commitment’.

Evening Standard

Surge in the number of drivers visited by bailiffs over unpaid fines

Some 4.0 million penalty charge notices (PCNs) were referred to enforcement agencies in the 2023/24 financial year, the Times reported.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on smart motorways: not so clever without a hard shoulder

Editorial: The latest call by the RAC to reinstate emergency lanes should be listened to and acted upon

The Guardian - UK

Fuel retailers to be forced to share price change data within 30 minutes

This freely available data will enable tech companies to develop new price comparison tools, the Government said.

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Call for mandatory eye tests as number of drivers aged 90-plus doubles

A record 153,000 Britons aged 90 or above held a full licence in November, PA news agency analysis found.

Evening Standard

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

The AA said upgrading single carriageways can ‘improve traffic flows and air quality whilst reducing collisions’.

The Independent UK

60,000 vehicle owners a day now paying £12.50 fee for entering London’s Ulez

Transport for London publishes report on impact of expanding scheme

The Independent UK

Around 60,000 vehicles in London hit by daily Ulez fee

Transport for London has published a report on the impact of expanding the scheme.

The Independent UK

Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights

The Department for Transport announced the measure following a long-running campaign by the sector.

The Independent UK

Road deaths up 10% in a year

Some 1,711 fatalities were recorded in 2022, compared with 1,558 in 2021.

The Independent UK

Drivers who breach rules of expanded Ulez may initially escape fines

Transport for London (TfL) told the PA news agency it can use its “discretion” to issue warning letters instead of penalty charge notices (PCNs).

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Blindly following sat nav blamed for rise in wrong-way driving on UK’s motorways

Motoring groups describe the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered

The Independent UK

Wrong-way driving on UK’s motorways rose by ‘frightening’ 13% in a year

Motoring groups describe the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered

The Guardian - UK

‘Frightening’ rise in vehicles driving wrong way on England’s motorways

Drunk drivers and overreliance on satnav devices thought to be behind 13% rise

The Independent UK

Wrong-way driving reports on motorways up 13% in a year

Motoring groups described the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered.

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Proportion of EV breakdowns due to running out of charge show sharp drop

The AA said just 2.1% of callouts it received from stranded EV drivers during the first five months of this year were for depleted batteries.

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Drivers to get better views of monuments

National Highways said it wants to protect and enhance heritage assets adjacent to England’s motorways and major A roads.

The Independent UK

Drivers warned over fatigue risk ahead of bank holiday getaway

The AA said ‘drowsiness is one of the most underestimated risks on the roads’.

The Independent UK

New young drivers could be banned from giving their friends a lift

Roads minister to meet with campaigners on 16 May to discuss scheme previously rejected as unworkable

The Independent UK

Safety concerns raised after approval of hands-free driving system

Ensuring drivers take control quickly enough to avoid a crash has been identified as ‘the biggest challenge’ to semi-autonomous vehicles’ development.

Wales Online

AA called to 1,900 pothole-damaged cars every day

The number of callouts in March was 10,000 higher than the same time last year

Chronicle Live

Drivers issued warning as emergency alert test to be sent to all phones

The RAC has raised concern that the alert could cause 'panic' for motorists on the road as the Government tests a new warning system

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