Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Blue Badge scammers crackdown

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

A new Blue Badge designed with extra security features has come into force (more…)

Scrapping annual MOT could mean increased costs

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

The Governments plans to scrap the current regime of MOT testing could increase the costs for motorists (more…)

3D Crash scanners to be introduced

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

The Government has awarded 27 Police forces extra funds to buy 3D laser crash scanners (more…)

Motorcyclists allowed to use bus lanes

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Transport for London has granted permanent access to London’s Red Route bus lanes for motorcyclists (more…)

Quitting could cost you

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Motorists who leave their car running in the morning to clear frost and ice could face fines (more…)

New signs to ease sat-nav woes

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Local councils have been given powers to implement appropriate signage without permission from central Government (more…)

Service station rip-off

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Motorway service stations have come under fire from the IAM for marking up prices (more…)

Motorcyclists test plastic manhole covers

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

North Somerset Council is testing plastic manhole covers after 19 were stolen (more…)

Motoring paperwork reforms

Friday, December 16th, 2011

As part of the Governments Red Tape Challenge, 142 regulations are to be scrapped (more…)

Young male drivers overconfident

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

IAM research reveals that nearly two thirds of young male drivers think they are more skilled than the average driver (more…)