The debate of whether UK roads are ready for a surge in autonomous vehicles remains an area of mixed opinions. Grange, a new and used luxury car dealership, take a deep dive into finding out the truth behind this issue. Last year, the UK became the first country to allow self-driving cars on motorways at …
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The hours have reduced for the London Congestion Charge, however the price remains the same and fees will still apply at weekends. Transport for London (TfL) has announced that between 7am and 6pm on weekdays or between 12pm and 6pm at weekends and bank holidays, motorists driving into the central London charging zone will have …
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Latest statistics have revealed that UK fleets and drivers lost 73 hours this year and £595 to congestion. Data published by the Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard showed that congestion cost the UK economy £8 billion in 2021, which works out an average of £595 per driver. The 73 hours lost due to congestion is up …
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As Road Safety Week is in full swing, several organisations are calling on the Government to invest more into road services. In their new research, the Department for Transport states that there has been a rise in local toads needing urgent repair. These roads – for local users rather than traffic passing through that compromise …
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After a poll of customers revealed that more than 80% thought smart motorways were unsafe or could be improved, Licence Check has added its voice of growing calls for them to be overhauled. Part of the Ebbon Group, the licence checking and risk management specialist surveyed its customer base, asking for their opinion on all-lane …
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After completing its reports on smart motorways, the Transport Committee is calling for a number of measures to improve safety. One of these is for the rollout of all-lane running to be halted for five years in light of a lack of safety and economic data. The select committee calls for the emergency corridor manoeuvre …
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All lane running should be abandoned on smart motorways in favour of operating ‘dynamic’ hard shoulders, according to the RAC. The motoring group says that opening the hard shoulder to traffic only at busy times will provide increased capacity when needed, while allowing drivers to pull over during quieter periods. All lane running should be …
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New research from Transport Focus has found that almost two thirds (65%) of car and van drivers say the maintenance of existing roads is more important than building new roads or adding lanes to existing ones. The independent watchdog spoke to more than 5,600 drivers to understand their priorities for improvement to England’s major roads …
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A £15 million funding package for councils across the country to improve traffic signals has been announced by the Government. It has also been reported that the Government has made a commitment to explore how new technology – such as drones and 3D printing – could be used to find and fix potholes. The package …
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The update will include clearer advice on where to stop in an emergency, variable speed limits and more.
