Motor insurers could be given access to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency records, Mike Penning, the road safety minister, has told MPs. Appearing before the Transport Select Committee, Mr Penning said the Government was looking at giving insurers greater access to motorists’ driving record. Because of data protection laws, a driver’s consent would be required […]

THE future of speed cameras across the West Midlands is in doubt after councils proposed cutting funding for the controversial scheme. Leaders of the region’s seven metropolitan councils have recommended axing £250,000 from the amount of money they hand to the West Midlands Road Safety Partnership, the body responsible for locating the cameras, which cost […]

Researchers in Massachusetts are developing a new technology, known as the Driver Alcohol Detection Systems for Safety, which will save many lives. The future technology will prevent a car from starting if the driver’s blood is higher than the legal limit. The technology has attracted the attention of many including US Transportation Secretary and David […]

Ever wondered why most of the road accidents occur in the night? It’s because, being behind the wheel for over three hours at night makes motorists as bad as driving under the influence of alcohol, scientists say. Researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that the tiredness after a few hours of non-stop driving […]

It is important to plan your route and plan ahead when setting off on a journey especially when you are driving alone. There are some obvious but simple things to consider: Breakdown Cover – You will feel relieved when you’re in a sticky situation and you have someone to call. Keep the number for the […]

Drugs and alcohol don’t go with driving. You’ll end up being involved in serious accidents and having to deal with, bereaved families and people carrying injuries for life. There are also a lot of other disastrous effects-going to court, losing your driving licence, higher insurance, and social stigma if you hurt someone else while driving. […]

DRINK and drug drivers in Dorset are to be targeted by Police in a Christmas campaign. During the Christmas campaign there will be increased traffic patrols, as well as road-side checks, and every driver who is involved in a collision during the period will be breath tested – irrespective of whether they are suspected of […]

Changing your driving habits according to road and weather conditions is something most people don’t plan ahead for. Now that winter has set in drivers must ensure that they are prepared for the harsh weather conditions and problems or accidents that could occur with your vehicle. There are a number of simple rules to remember […]

GUANGZHOU – A rule to keep nearly half of this southern city’s private vehicles off the streets, part of traffic control measures to help improve air quality and ease traffic congestion during the Asian Games, took effect on Monday. The new measure caused a huge increase in the number of people taking public transportation. Under […]

Fleet drivers are being warned about a new speed camera, designed to detect motorists who are committing up to five different driving offences, which could soon be appearing on Britain’s roads. The Asset camera will be able to catch drivers who are speeding, measure distances between vehicles, pick out drivers who aren’t wearing seatbelts and […]