Ukravtodor reported how much money is needed to restore roads in Ukraine
The restoration of roads and structures destroyed during the war in Ukraine, according to Ukravtodor, requires at least 900 billion hryvnia, as well as three to four…
Devices to stop drivers speeding could be mandatory in all new cars
Manufacturers can choose from a range of responses, from an alarm system similar to seatbelt alerts to mechanisms that reduce engine power or push back on the…
Council apologises after wrongly boasting that low traffic neighbourhoods reduced pollution
A council which boasted that low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) saw a reduction in poisonous car fumes has apologised after it was forced to admit pollution had in…
The problem of ‘blinding’ car headlights – and how to stay safe on the road
LEDs give off a very directional light, which means if one is pointing straight at you it will appear far brighter than a halogen lamp. But the…
Pictured: A mysterious ripped-up road in Wiltshire
Local residents claim the subsidence has been getting worse over the last year and a landslip was inevitable. Wiltshire Council said it is now waiting for a…
The problem of ‘blinding’ car headlights – and what you can do about it
LEDs give off a very directional light, which means if one is pointing straight at you it will appear far brighter than a halogen lamp. But the…
Highway Code changes make rear-end crashes more likely, warns AA
The revamped Highways Code is also introducing new guidelines to improve safety for cyclists. For instance, bike-riders are now advised to cycle in the centre of lanes…
Don’t be caught out by Highway Code changes that give cyclists priority over drivers
And the RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes added: “A concerted effort must now be made to communicate the changes to drivers because as we know,…
How to claim for pothole damage to your car
If the pothole was on a minor road, however, it will be the responsibility of the county, city or borough council that manages the roads in the…
Widow whose husband died on smart motorway told ‘dangerous’ hard shoulders won’t be reinstated
The roads minister has told a widow whose husband was killed on a smart motorway that the Government will not reinstate hard shoulders because it would put…
The Highway Code is changing – and cyclists get even more priority over drivers
AA president Edmund King said: “By making mobile phone use as socially unacceptable as drink driving, we are taking big steps to making our roads safer.” Newer…
Eight ways to make a breakdown safe and bearable
Vehicle breakdowns can be disruptive and dangerous. With road traffic accidents accounting for 13% of all deaths in the UK – 60% of which occur on country…
How to stay safe when driving through flood water in the UK
Yet more persistent and prolonged rainfall has led to widespread localised flooding in many areas, while standing water after heavy downpours on already sodden ground is also a…
Hybrid cars explained – and should you be worried about a ban in 2035?
As a result, some manufacturers refer to them as ‘self-charging’ hybrids, though this term has caused plenty of controversy, with some critics believing it’s misleading to buyers…
Inside the £105,000 luxury taxi that’s equipped like a private jet
Should you wish to travel in the lap of luxury but don’t fancy driving, the chauffeur-driven limousine is the usual choice of businessmen the world over. But…