More than half of drivers affected by dazzling headlights say the problem is getting worse
More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights – 57% – say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, comprehensive new RAC research has found. In findings that lay bare the continued impact of headlight glare, 63% of all drivers say they are subjected to dazzle […]
Speed cameras: Data “proves they’re not there to scam motorists”
A leading UK expert on speed cameras and automated speed enforcement says latest figures showing a “dramatic” decrease in crashes at a camera site in Cornwall shows they work in making our roads safer. Timo Thornton, Traffic Law Enforcement Business Manager at enforcement provider Jenoptik was reacting to figures from Road Safety GB which show […]
Dualling A9 ‘remains a priority ‘ says First Minister Swinney
Dualling the A9 “remains a priority for myself and this Government”, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said. Mr Swinney was speaking ahead of a visit to see work to dual a section of road between Tomatin and Moy, which is one of 11 sections of road being upgraded. During the visit Mr Swinney is […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland delivers real-time flood warning system for key Yorkshire dales route
SWARCO UK & Ireland has partnered with North Yorkshire Council to deliver an expanded flood detection and electronic warning system on the A684, a key east–west route crossing the Yorkshire Dales. The new system provides real-time flood warnings to motorists using automated detection sensors and electronic Variable Message Signs (VMS), helping road users make safer, […]
Lower Thames Crossing launches £1.9m Community Fund
Gravesham and Medway charities and community groups working near the Lower Thames Crossing can apply for cash grants of up to £10,000, as the project launches its new Community Fund. The opportunity for local good causes comes ahead of the start of construction work on the new road and tunnel this year. The project, delivered […]
Traffic Scotland launches roadworker awareness campaign
Traffic Scotland has launched a roadworker safety campaign in response to an increase in vehicles entering live roadworks. These incidents are happening regularly and create a serious risk to roadworkers, drivers and passengers. Roadworkers play an essential role in maintaining and improving Scotland’s trunk road and motorway network. While carrying out this work, they often […]
Ubitricity acquires FM Conway’s SureCharge public EV charging network
Ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and the UK’s largest public EV charging operator, has announced the takeover of FM Conway’s SureCharge EV Charging network. This move will add more than 2,400 charge points to the ubitricity Shell Recharge network, increasing its presence across London. These charge points have been installed into lampposts across […]
TRL director to discuss ‘safe design for life’ at Mature Drivers conference
Professor Richard Cuerden, TRL’s director of safety management at TRL, will discuss the evidence linking driver age and collision risk associated with ‘newer’ vehicle design. Hosted by Road Safety GB, with support from GEM Motoring Assist, The Road Safety Trust and Waymo, the Mature Drivers Conference will be held at Austin Court, Birmingham, on 28 April […]
National Apprenticeship Week: Police officer turned data scientist helping to improve the road network
This National Apprenticeship Week, former trainee detective Ben Harrison is proof that unexpected career changes can open new doors. The 26-year-old from Wakefield never imagined leaving policing would lead to an Apprentice Data Scientist role at National Highways – one he assumed was out of reach without formal qualifications. Ben, who is the featured guest […]
US bans Chinese connected car software
The software that connects American cars to the internet has heavily relied on Chinese coding, but now that hidden dependency is forcing one of the auto industry’s most complex overhauls in decades. Beginning on 17 March, automakers selling connected vehicles in the US must certify that their systems are free of Chinese software – a […]