UK speeding fines at four-year high
New police data has revealed a notable rise in the number of speeding fines being issued across the UK. Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by road technology specialist Ooono, analysis shows that fines have reach a four-year high, says the RAC. West Yorkshire Police took the unwanted top spot (outside London) where drivers received 384,219 fines – a 13% year-over-year increase. The […]
AGD Systems enhances safety and independence for vulnerable road users with innovative training crossing
AGD Systems has supported the delivery of a pioneering pedestrian crossing at New College Worcester (NCW), a national residential school for blind and vision impaired young people. This innovative installation, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, highlights how intelligent detection technology can play a vital role in improving accessibility, safety […]
Gallows Corner: Reopening date delayed again due to ‘significant’ water pipe issue
The reopening of Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout in Romford has been delayed yet again, this time due to what has been described as a ‘significant’ pipe issue. Gallows Corner, the junction that connects the A12 and the A127, was initially closed in June 2025. It was expected to open on 1 September 2025 before […]
Wiltshire Council creates forum to help shape future of transport
Wiltshire Council has launched the Wiltshire Sustainable Transport Forum, a county-wide partnership focused on building a cleaner, safer and more sustainable transport system. The forum brings together transport providers, community groups, businesses and public sector partners to collaborate on how transport is planned, funded and delivered across the county with an emphasis on active travel, public […]
MP highlights Uber drivers’ autonomous concerns
Plans to introduce driverless Ubers in the UK later this year have drawn political scrutiny, with concerns raised in Parliament hy a London MP over a lack of consultation with drivers and potential job losses across the sector. During a Business of the House session, Clive Efford, the Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst, […]
South Wales: Plans confirmed for new sustainable Rhondda Cynon Taf corridor
Plans for the construction of a new bypass in south Wales have been officially revealed by the local council. A planning application has recently been submitted by Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council for the Llanharan Sustainable Transport Corridor, says Nation Cymru. The Corridor would include the creation of two distinct sections of road totalling around […]
Co Tyrone: £1.9m Creenagh Bridge replacement and carriageway works completed ahead of schedule
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has announced the early reopening of the A45 Ballynakilly Road, Coalisland following the successful completion of the replacement of the Creenagh Bridge and carriageway realignment scheme. The scheme which commenced in September 2025 was scheduled to be complete during the summer of 2026, but with careful planning by the […]
Key partnerships help Tarmac reduces fleet collisions by 30%
Tarmac has reduced fleet collisions by 30% and significantly improved driver safety and fuel efficiency following the deployment of an integrated multi-camera and video telematics solution delivered in partnership with Motormax and Geotab. Within 12 months of implementation, Tarmac reports that it has achieved: These data-driven results are helping Tarmac build a safer, more sustainable, […]
INRIX M5 data reveals Devon’s 50-minute ‘Friday trap’
Advanced traffic data analysis from INRIX has confirmed the worst time for congestion in Devon. Analysis of millions of historical data points has revealed a consistent and recurring M5 southbound bottleneck between Junction 27 and Junction 31, uncovering a specific Friday afternoon travel trap that adds up to 50 minutes to journey times; while National […]
May start for new Staffordshire junction
Work to create a junction to a new commercial development next to the M6 in Stafford will get underway next month. The junction and road widening forms part of the Stafford Gate scheme at Creswell on the A5013 Creswell Grove, close to junction 14. Scheduled for 39 weeks, the road project is fully funded by […]