Record MOT tyre failures spark urgent calls for stricter laws
Leaders across policing, government policy, road safety and industry have united to demand urgent action on tyre safety, after new figures revealed a record 2.15
Leaders across policing, government policy, road safety and industry have united to demand urgent action on tyre safety, after new figures revealed a record 2.15
Angelika Berg, a PhD student investigating gender-based harassment on public transport, has been named Coventry University’s Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) of the Year 2025. Angelika was
A new 20mph zone around Torquay Academy in Devon has been introduced. The new mandatory limit is the first of six being brought in this
The UK’s motorbike riders are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions, with many now taking their road trips overseas. In a recent survey of
Speed limits are to be cut on nearly 200 roads in parts of Harrogate in a bid to improve safety. North Yorkshire Council has approved
HGV drivers ignoring weight restrictions and diverting through Thrapston have received warning letters to opt for alternative routes or face a fine. The clampdown on HGV drivers
A briefing is being held for councillors on the closure of the first Severn Bridge to heavy goods vehicles later this week. The M48 Severn
New research by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has examined the effectiveness of smartphone-blocking tech to curb driver distraction. According to NHTSA, distracted driving contributes
The number of School Streets in Greater Manchester is set to increase to 60 in the next year as part of a wider programme to
A pioneering new research project is set to transform understanding of the risks faced by mobility scooter and powerchair users across the UK – a
Details have been revealed of work to prevent future rockfalls onto the A40 near the England-Wales border. National Highways is to install steel mesh and
A new generation of pedestrian safety technology has been installed on one of the busiest routes leading to Southend’s seafront in Essex. Developed by Streetwise
A new TRL Report launched at the TTF Conference reveals what’s holding back AI in the transport sector and how this can be fixed. Artificial
A line-up of intelligent roadside safety and information applications have been demonstrated by Norfolk-based technology firm Westcotec at the UTAC Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. An
More than £16m of external funding will be invested into Nottingham city’s transport network in 2025/26 thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority
RAC is predicting a ‘hat-trick of hold-ups’ as around 2.7m trips are planned on Thursday 18, Good Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April. This year’s Easter bank
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