Speed cameras across the UK are expected to see major updates come into force next year, which includes new anti-braking technology. After undergoing successful trials in the Navarra region of northeastern Spain, more drivers who violate speed limits or breach them severely in the regions where they are installed may be apprehended with the help …
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Speed limits are designed to make roads safer for both drivers and pedestrians, but many drivers take risks and go faster than the limit, putting themselves in danger. With the weather now turning wet and windy, speeding is even more dangerous as it’s much easier to lose control of a vehicle. Experts at Claims.co.uk have …
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Speed limits are designed to make roads safer for both drivers and pedestrians, but many drivers take risks and go faster than the limit, putting themselves in danger. Experts at Claims.co.uk have analysed data from the Department of Transport showing the percentage of vehicles caught speeding in 2021 and 2022. They compiled this information by …
A new study reveals that Chichester is the most accident-prone city in the UK, using data on the number of reported road accidents and fatalities to identify the riskiest area for drivers. The ranking, created by accident compensation experts Claims.co.uk, awarded each city a score out of ten, based on road accidents and fatality rates …
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New devices will penalise drivers who attempt to avoid fines by braking harshly to slow down for speed cameras then speed back up too quickly after passing them. The cameras have been implemented in Spain and road safety experts at Road Angel are calling for the technology to be implemented in the UK. The anti-braking …
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A survey of 2,028 drivers conducted in March 2023 reveals almost a third (28%) of those aged 16-24 have themselves driven under the influence of illegal drugs or been a passenger inside a vehicle where the driver has taken illegal drugs within the 24-hour period beforehand. DVLA licensing data shows that approximately 2.5 million driving …
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In this article, Tom Harrington explores the dangerous of eating and drinking while behind the wheel
Nearly 1 in 6 weekday car accidents resulting in injury occur during school run hours of 8-9am and 3-4pm, according to data from the Department for Transport. Ahead of the new school year, experts at Confused.com motor insurance are warning drivers to be vigilant on the road during these peak times. Analysis of 5 years …
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A new study has revealed that the most dangerous manoeuvre on British roads for car drivers is turning right. The study by Forbes Advisor used data from the Department for Transport’s 2021 annual report on reported road casualties in Great Britain from 2012 to 2021 to determine which manoeuvres resulted in the most collisions for …
Male drivers are 50% more likely to hit another car when parking compared to female drivers, according to new data compiled by Forbes Advisor. The research looks at Brits’ parking blunders and gripes, revealing over a fifth (21%) of men have hit another car when parking in the last 12 months. Comparatively, a much smaller …
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