DfT “unsure” of current state of local roads, says report
The condition of local roads in England is declining, the repair backlog is growing and the DfT doesn’t have a grasp on the situation, says a damning new report. The National Audit Office (NAO) investigated the state of England’s 183,000-mile local road network, and examined whether the DfT is ensuring value for money through maintenance […]
MOT test changes ‘spark fears and major crackdown’
MOT changes could see driving tech regulated as safety fears spark a major crackdown, amid a Department for Transport investigation into whether advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) will leave drivers at risk. Wales Online reports that the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety has urged the government to include mandatory checks on these sophisticated vehicle features […]
IHE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition 2024 announced
The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is pleased to announce the date of its popular Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition. This foremost event for traffic signing professionals supported by the Department for Transport (DfT) is now in its 30th year. For 2024 it returns to central Birmingham on Wednesday 6 November at the Park Regis. […]
Road maintenance backlog hinders councils from undertaking preventative work, says NAO report
The increasing backlog in road maintenance work is hindering local authorities in undertaking preventative work that could deliver better value for money, according to a National Audit Office report. The report, The condition and maintenance of local roads in England*, said that: “Despite their importance, the condition of local roads is declining and the backlog to […]
DfT to confirm ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030
The Department for Transport (DfT) intends to “provide certainty” to manufacturers by restoring the 2030 phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. While there was no mention of the changes in the King’s Speech, which sets out the Government’s legislative plan, the DfT told Fleet News it intends to publish further details in “due course”. […]
DfT Special Recognition Awards: nominations now open
LCRIG have announced that entries are now open for the prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards which form part of October’s Strictly Highways event. If you haven’t yet booked your place, there’s still time! Visit the website and secure your place today. There are a few remaining Award Sponsorship and Table Host opportunities also available. Find out more here.
Transport Secretary sets out five key priorities to deliver the “biggest overhaul to transport in a generation”
New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has promised to deliver what she’s calling the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation. The Secretary of State says she immediately convened officials to begin work at pace across the department on rail reform, further devolution of bus powers, ensuring infrastructure works for the whole country, and supporting local […]
New Transport Secretary urged to adopt Vehicle General Safety Regulation updates
An industry letter has been delivered to the new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh MP, yesterday calling on the Labour government to adopt the latest Vehicle General Safety Regulation updates to the GB TypeApproval Scheme. Around 50 leading organisations have signed the letter including AXA UK, the road safety charity Brake, PACTS, RoSPA, The AA, the […]
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 […]
New ISA law comes into force this Sunday
A new EU law designed to reduce speeding and improve road safety will apply to all new cars sold in the European Union from 7 July 2024. The law requires manufacturers to fit intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology to their cars, but they can implement it in various ways – including automatically limiting the car’s […]