DfT publishes vision for GB type approval
The DfT has published a policy paper outlining its “vision for GB type approval”, which seeks to “rethink vehicle regulation” in Great Britain post-Brexit. The paper highlights that, while Brexit provides some flexibility to the UK in terms of regulating for type approval and more generally, this does not mean that the present EU-derived regimes […]
EU mandates speed limiters on new cars, but UK opts out
n an attempt to enhance road safety and reduce accidents, the European Union is set to enforce a new regulation requiring all newly launched cars to be equipped with Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) systems by 7 July 2024. This directive, part of the 2019/2044 regulation by the European Commission, mandates that even unregistered vehicles currently […]
Phoenix: Bodycam captures driverless Waymo being pulled over by police
An autonomous Waymo car has been pulled over by police in Phoenix, Arizona and the incident on 18 June was caught on body camera after the officer observed the vehicle ‘going haywire’ in traffic. “I couldn’t help but come over here just out of morbid curiosity. I thought maybe there was a passenger,” a passerby said to […]
Special purpose vehicles firm to provide Midlands transport hub
A supplier of adapted and special purpose vehicles has acquired a Rugby industrial unit for £2.5m to provide the business with a Midlands transport hub. Allied Vehicles Ltd, based in Glasgow, has purchased the 2.23 acre site at 6 Somers Road, which will service its showroom in the Midlands and acts as a staging post […]
Chinese EVs: new tariffs to cause price rise
The European Union has raised tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, as Brussels takes action to protect the bloc’s motor industry. The new tariffs on individual manufactures range from 17.4% to 37.6%, which is on top of a 10% duty that was already in place for all electric cars imported from China. This could raise the […]
Ulster GAA urge members to pledge commitment to road safety through ‘Share The Road To Zero’
The Police Service of Northern Ireland will be focusing on the safety of road users and are reminding drivers to take care on the roads, with the full support of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Superintendent Gary Busch said: “Over the coming weeks and months our officers will be visible focusing on road safety. Speed […]
Core Highways opens new London office
Nationwide traffic management and associated highways services provider, Core Highways, has opened a new office in central London. The move provides the company with a key location from which to serve its customers and meet the increasing demand for its traffic management and barrier services. Located within London’s Clerkenwell area, it is a central location […]
Powys: Council admit painting yellow lines in Crossgates before traffic order agreed
Powys County Council is to embark on a consultation on proposals to extend yellow lines in a bid to stop selfish parking in a county village – when they’ve already been painted. On Tuesday 2 July under delegated powers, Powys County Council’s Cabinet member for highways, Liberal Democrat Cllr Jackie Charlton agreed to extend parking […]
Travel expert warns M4 closures could impact millions
A travel expert has warned that a trio of closures to two key routes between Wales and England this month could cause major disruption. The Prince of Wales Bridge on the M4 westbound is set to be closed for three periods during July, namely Monday 8, Tuesday 9, and Saturday, July 20. It will also be closed eastbound […]
Groundbreaking innovation event set to transform line marking and surface repair industries
Meon Ltd, a leading provider of line marking and surface repair solutions, is set to host the highlyanticipated Live EXPO – ‘Collaborative Innovation… From Research to Reality’ on Tuesday, July 23,2024, at the prestigious Donington Park Circuit. The free-to-attend event will showcase the latest advancements in line marking and surface repairtechnologies, offering attendees a unique […]