Number of roads policing officers falls by more than 1,000 in 10 years

The number of roads policing officers in England and Wales has reduced by more than 1,000 in the last 10 years, RAC analysis of government data has revealed.* In 2015 there were 5,237 officers across 43 police forces working in a range of roles from traffic units on the roads to safety camera partnerships focused […]

£104m government investment will ‘deliver faster, more reliable travel for millions’

Millions of people across the country will have greater access to jobs, education and public services thanks to a £104 million government funding boost, which will be shared with communities outside England’s major cities. With the additional resource funding, local authorities can now decide how to improve public transport and drive forward schemes that boost growth and matter […]

UK drivers facing 20mph speed limit on “all roads”

Other parts of the UK could follow Wales in mandating 20mph limits on all roads. Scottish politicians are calling for a similar measure to be implemented across the country. Mark Ruskell, Green transport spokesperson, said: “Lower speeds save lives. There are people who are alive and well today thanks to Wales’s default 20mph limit.” Transport […]