Archive for June, 2010

Eco-car clubs to get extra funding

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

The Government is to give £40,000 in funding to support the development of eco-car clubs in the UK (more…)

Transport Statistics – Traffic and speeds

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

The DfT has released statistics that include Road Traffic in 2009, Free Flow Vehicle Speeds and Traffic Speeds on the Strategic Road Network in England (more…)

Electronic number plates with digital advertising

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

California is to look at ways of tackling its debt by introducing number plates that display advertising (more…)

IAM support lower drink drive limit

Friday, June 18th, 2010

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has given its approval for lowering the drink drive limit (more…)

ANPR records 200 journeys per motorist

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

The Governments network of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras has recorded an average of 200 journeys per motorist (more…)

Speeding motorcyclist video footage

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Kent Police have released footage of motorcyclists being caught speeding, as fast as 140mph (more…)

Motorcycle testing and training review

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Mike Penning, minister for road safety, has called for a review into the new motorcycle testing regime (more…)

Satnav warns of speed fines

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

A satnav manufacturer has a device that will alert the driver if they exceed the speed limit (more…)

Northern Ireland Police to offer speed awareness courses

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is to offer drivers who exceed the speed limit marginally the chance to complete a speed awareness course. (more…)

Just married in Ferrari style

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Newly-weds write off a £130,000 hired Ferrari destined to arrive in style at wedding reception (more…)