Archive for July, 2011

Driving instructor directory launched

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has launched a free online directory of qualified driving instructors (more…)

Linford Christie guilty of careless driving

Monday, July 25th, 2011

The gold medal athlete was found guilty of careless driving at Aylesbury Crown Court last week (more…)

Gang caught hiding cocaine in car airbags

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine after they were caught hiding the drugs in modified car airbags (more…)

Traffic speeds in communities too high

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Road safety charity Brake, is calling for driver’s to slow down in built-up areas over the summer holidays (more…)

New unit to tackle insurance fraud

Friday, July 15th, 2011

The Police unit will be funded by the insurance industry and operated by the City of London Police’s Economic Crime Directorate (more…)

12% drivers admit ‘micro sleeping’ at the wheel

Friday, July 15th, 2011

A survey of 1,000 drivers reveals that one in eight fall asleep at the wheel (more…)

Motorway speeding statistics

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Statistics from the DfT show that 49% of drivers exceed the speed limit on motorways (more…)

Investment for electric charging strategy

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

The Government is to allow £400 million in investment for a recharging infrastructure that is targeted, convenient and safe (more…)

How to increase your MPG

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Top tips from the Institute of Advanced Motorists to help reduce your fuel costs and increase your mpg (more…)