Rubbernecking describes the act of gazing at something of interest. In the driving sense rubbernecking refers to drivers slowing down to view a traffic accident or something unusual. Research has shown that rubbernecking can in turn contribute to other road traffic accidents. It can also cause huge delays as traffic flow is affected. Drivers will […]

2 million people are thought to be attending street parties today with more than 4000 formal applications put in for road closures and many others arranging street parties at short notice. David Cameron has clearly stated that if you want to have a street party then have one. It is hoped that councils will allow […]

Congestion on Britain’s busiest roads has fallen by nearly 20 per cent over the last three-and-a-half years as motorists hit by spiralling fuel prices leave their cars at home. New Department for Transport figures show significant reductions in delays on motorways and main trunk roads as well as a drop in the overall amount of […]

Under the Road Traffic Act removing or interfering with site equipment including traffic cones and road signs could lead to an individual being fined up to £5000 and in some cases is punishable with a 6 month prison sentence. It may seem funny to use a traffic cone as a hat or a megaphone but […]

Plainclothed traffic wardens in unmarked cars are being used to issue parking fines, trapping unsuspecting motorists. A London council has been using the covert tactics despite the Parking and Traffic Appeals service overturning fines issued by non-uniformed officers. Merton council is spending more than £4,000 a month on privately hired cars for traffic wardens in […]

The first traffic lights were introduced in 1868 outside the Houses of Parliament in London. The lights used red and green gas lamps with a lever at the base to show the appropriate light. However, this exploded shortly after and it was not until 1912 that the first electric traffic light was invented. The first […]

LONDON — Foreign diplomats in Britain have been accused of human trafficking, domestic violence, drink driving and threats to kill — and owe more than 36 million pounds in traffic fines, new figures reveal. Foreign Office figures show diplomatic missions owe 36,057,690 pounds for not paying London’s congestion charge since 2003 — and half a […]

Spurred by dip in drink driving cases, the police now plan to teach college students all about traffic rules Mumbai traffic cops will soon take over the role of professors in colleges to teach traffic rules and regulations. After the dip in number of drink driving cases in Mumbai, traffic police now aims to bring […]

Drivers should face fewer red traffic lights following the relaxation of government guidance on the flow of traffic. Councils can adopt so-called “green wave” systems of sensors, where vehicles at or just below the speed limit trigger a succession of green lights. Environmental groups say carbon emissions will be reduced as a result of the […]

Police officers in London have been told they no longer have powers to enforce the law when drivers flout basic rules of the road. Motorists caught making “minor errors of judgment” should face no more than words of advice, new Metropolitan Police (Met) guidelines said. But drivers could be prosecuted if caught on street cameras […]