Archive for March, 2010

New requirements for learner motorcyclists

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

It has been confirmed by the DfT, the DVLA and the DSA that changes to driver testing, training, examination and licensing will come into effect in 2013 (more…)

Rubbish on the M25

Monday, March 29th, 2010

An initiative by the Highways Agency to educate drivers as to the dangers of dropping litter on the M25 starts (more…)

2010 Budget effects on motorists

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Labour’s 13th Budget holds some changes for motorists particularly in road improvements and fuel duty (more…)

Drink drive limits under review

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Transport Secretary, Lord Adonis, expects the review of drink drive limits to recommend they be cut from 80mg to 50mg (more…)

Flame throwing scooter

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

A plumber from Stamford has come up with an ingenious way to relieve road rage, a flame thrower on the back of his scooter (more…)

Lorry pushes car along A1M, sideways

Friday, March 19th, 2010

A lorry driver has been caught on mobile phone video pushing a Renault Clio along the A1M, sideways (more…)

Isle of Man TT: Get travel insurance

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

From the 1st April 2010, if you have an accident in the Isle of Man you are not covered by the NHS for treatment (more…)

Footprints led Police to drink driver

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

A Wisconsin man who claimed his car had been stolen was arrested on drink driving charge (more…)

Asleep at the wheel – of a tank

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

A South Korean tank driver fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle leaving a wake of destruction (more…)

Eco-van Survey results from the DfT

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The Department for Transport has released results from a 2009 survey comparing owners of non and low carbon vans (more…)