Tougher punishments planned for repeat motoring offenders
Motorists who repeatedly offend will face a more serious consequences from courts next year after concerns were raised that magistrates are being “dangerously lenient” in allowing them to stay behind the wheel. The Sunday Times reports that, in theory, a driver with points on their licence, accrued within a three-year period, should expect an automatic […]
Work starts to repaint QE2 Bridge
Work has started on a multi-year programme to paint the QEII bridge at Dartford. Specialist crews from engineering firm Jackson Civil Engineering are working at night during the first phase to overcoat exposed areas to provide a protective layer to the bridge’s exterior. They work from maintenance gantries beneath the bridge to access the work […]
Researchers warn of EV charge point disparity
Researchers are warning that a “postcode lottery” in car charge points could hamper the Government’s levelling up agenda, as regional infrastructure shortages slow down SMEs’ ability to switch to electric fleets. Some 720,000 electric vehicles (EVs) are now on UK roads, around 60% of which are company registered. However, analysis by insurer Zurich UK warns […]
TRL’s road safety software webinar now available on-demand
A recording of webinar explaining the value of a groundbreaking software development by TRL, and how it has had a positive effect on road safety in Jamaica is now available online. The cloud-based road safety management platform, iMAAP is a software that has been estimated to have saved more than 25,000 lives across the globe. […]
IHE Traffic Signs 2022 Conference & Exhibition Makes a Return
The Institute of Highway Engineers has announced the return of its annual Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition following a break due to Covid. The signing event, now in its 27th year and supported by the Department for Transport (DfT), is the foremost event for traffic signing professionals and will take place on 16th November at […]
Two thirds of people oppose ICE sales ban, survey suggests
Two thirds of UK motorists are against the proposed ban on selling petrol and diesel cars after 2030, a study has suggested. Despite plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars at the end of this decade, a majority have said that they disagree with the decision and believe that they should still […]
Oxbotica appoints new director
Autonomous vehicle software company Oxbotica has appointed Andreas Mavroudis as Commercial Development Director. The company says Mr Mavroudis will be “instrumental” in ensuring global uptake of two of its core products: Oxbotica MetaDriver™ and Oxbotica Cloud™. Oxbotica MetaDriver is a suite of tools that includes virtual world simulation, automated discovery of challenging scenarios, and real-time […]
Transport Technology Forum to grow with DfT and Innovate UK investment
The Department for Transport and Innovate UK are committing to maximising the value of technology in transport by investing in the future of the Transport Technology Forum. The funding, valued at £350,000 per year for up to three years, was revealed by TTF Manager Darren Capes of the DfT as part of his speech at […]
Rating National Highways – the ORR’s report on this week’s Highways Voices
“I think in general, the company’s done pretty well, and there’s certainly been some significant successes,” says Harry Garnham of the Office and Rail and Road talking about National Highways performance on this week’s Highways Voices website. “But it’s not to say there haven’t been challenges, and there haven’t been areas where we have concerns […]
Three smart motorway safety improvements achieved, but one missed
National Highways has missed its 10-minute response time target for reaching stopped vehicles on a smart motorway by five per cent, as figures show it is taking 10 minutes 29 seconds to support stranded drivers. The Telegraph reports ten minute target was one of four safety requirements implemented by the Government-owned company to boost protection […]