Archive for April, 2012

Fixed Penalty Notice statistics

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

1.8 million fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences were issued in 2010, according to Government figures (more…)

Breath tests down

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Government statistics show that 10% fewer drivers were breathalysed in 2010 compared to 2009 (more…)

Black box technology for cars

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

The Department for Transport is working with the motor industry to investigate the use of black boxes in cars (more…)

Police offer mobility scooter training

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Concern form South Yorkshire Police over the growing number of mobility scooter incidents prompts training (more…)

Fixed penalty fine increases

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The Government is proposing to increase the fines from £60 to £90 (more…)

Pothole advice to local authorities

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

The Pothole Review, part of the Government’s Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme, provides advice on tackling the pothole menace (more…)

14 new motorcycle helmets rated

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

SHARP, the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, has added 14 extra motorcycle helmet ratings (more…)

Drivers unaware of speed limits

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Research shows that 71% of drivers are unaware of speed limits (more…)

Hedgehog Vs Ferrari

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

A motorists in Germany crashed his Ferrari into a barrier whilst avoiding a hedgehog (more…)

BMW recalls 100,000 cars

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

BMW has been forced to recall 100,000 cars due to electrical faults (more…)