Analysis has found that almost all heavy vehicles such as lorries and coaches are now compliant with the Low Emission Zone in London. Introduced in 2017 by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, the LEZ operates alongside the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and enforces minimum emissions standards on heavy duty vehicles. A charge of £300 a day
All lane running should be abandoned on smart motorways in favour of operating ‘dynamic’ hard shoulders, according to the RAC. The motoring group says that opening the hard shoulder to traffic only at busy times will provide increased capacity when needed, while allowing drivers to pull over during quieter periods. All lane running should be
With Britain currently facing a fuel crisis, it’s thrown a sharp focus on how reliant we are on our cars. As petrol stations suffer with extremely long queues, it’s a reminder that, despite the rise of electric cars, most of us need to fill up with petrol or diesel on a regular basis. It’s a
150 army drivers have been put on standby by the government to operate gas tanker trucks, as the country’s fuel delivery crisis continues and motorists roam greater London in search of open gas stations. According to the government the U.K. is not facing a fuel shortage, just a shortage of drivers who can deliver it
According to a recent survey from road safety charity IAM Roadsmart, as many as 61% of 17-24 year olds plan to apply for an automatic-only licence. With the incoming 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and a downturn in vehicles with a manual gearbox being sold, the days of traditional
The government has announced further plans to help reduce the lorry driver shortage. These plans follow the recently announced vocational test changes which will create an extra 50,000 lorry tests every year. DVSA has already delivered 50% more tests than were available before the pandemic. Ministry of Defence driving examiners The Ministry of Defence (MoD)
PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) members working for DVSA as driving examiners, and their line managers, have voted to support strike action and action short of strike in defence of their working terms and conditions. 92% of members voted for strike action on an 80% turnout with 95% voting yes to action short of
Seven in ten (70%) UK drivers admit their vision is worse than when they passed their test, whilst only a fifth (20%) think those with bad vision should be banned from driving. The study1 of 2,000 UK drivers, conducted by Euro Car Parts, a leading supplier of car parts, explored the nation’s attitudes towards driving
The DVLA has announced a trial that could see plastic driving licences phased out over the next few years in favour of a new digital system. The first phase of the plans will see the launch of new mobile provisional licences for learner drivers, which will be accessible via a smartphone app. Reports suggest full
A 21st-century makeover is giving classic motoring enthusiasts hope that they will still be able to keep their cars on the road. There are 40 million vehicles on UK roads, according to the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. But many of these are now in conflict with the UK government’s green thinking plans.
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