Motorists in Wales are advised to pay close attention to their speed as GoSafe, begins enforcing the new 20mph limits in earnest. This enforcement marks a shift from the initial six-month grace period following the September 2023 implementation of the reduced speed limit.
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20mph Speed Limit Sign Vandalism Soars
Wales has witnessed a significant rise in vandalism and graffiti targeting speed limit signs since the nationwide rollout of the 20mph default limit in September 2023.
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Two new women’s teams in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup 2024
The French Motorsport Federation continues its promotion of young talent. Two FFSA women’s teams take up the challenge in the Opel Corsa Rally Electric. The talents Emma Chalvin and Alizée Pottier are at the beginning of their careers.
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Corsa Gains Sporty Bits, Lowered Suspension, And More Power thanks to Irmscher
Irmscher has just launched a new tuning package for the facelifted Corsa.
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Drivers say headlight glare is getting worse – survey
More than four out of five (85%) drivers affected by headlight glare say the problem is getting worse, a survey suggests.
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Self-driving cars to hit UK roads by 2026, says Transport Secretary
The UK government has announced its plans to introduce new laws and regulations to allow self-driving vehicles to operate on British roads by 2026. The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, said that the technology has “a huge number of potential uses” and could improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency of transport.
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Drivers Gear Up for Festive Chaos: 21 Million Christmas Getaway Trips Expected
As the festive season approaches, the nation’s roads are set to be inundated with drivers embarking on their Christmas getaways.
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Drivers Rejoice as Petrol Prices Fall to Lowest Level in Two Years
Motorists across the UK have received a welcome boost as petrol prices have fallen to their lowest level in over two years.
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Welsh Drivers Prepare for Enforcement of Controversial 20mph Speed Limits
The long-awaited enforcement of Wales’ blanket 20mph speed limit is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday 17th December 2023), much to the dismay of many drivers who have expressed their concerns about the impact of this reduction on traffic flow and road safety.
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Speed cameras locations in South Wales in December 2023
Speed limits on residential roads across Wales were reduced to 20mph from 30mph in September.
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Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey
Many young drivers are not maintaining their cars properly due to inflation and cost-of-living pressures, a new survey suggests.
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Vauxhall opens orders for Astra Sports Tourer Electric
Vauxhall has opened orders for the All-New Astra Sports Tourer Electric, the first fully electric estate car from the brand and one of just a handful available on the market. Prices for the All-New Astra Sports Tourer Electric start from £39,995 OTR, with first deliveries from the second quarter of 2024.
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Big rise in number of drivers stealing fuel
The number of fuel thefts from filling stations in Britain has soared, new figures suggest.
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Magistrate steps down from role after 18 years over new default speed limit in Wales
A magistrate in North Wales has stepped down from his role after 18 years in protest at the new default speed limit of 20mph.
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Bring out your inner kid this Christmas
Every car story comes with its own prequel: that pinnacle memory of your childhood
dreams. For many of us, those fondest recollections took place when we were four-
wheel loving children.
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Series of Go-Slow Protests Planned for This Weekend
A series of go-slow protests are planned to take place this weekend in Wales and London, in opposition to the 20mph speed limit in Wales and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.
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Welsh 20mph speed limits fail to reduce speeds as intended
A report from an independent transport data consultancy has found that roads in Wales that were reduced to 20mph speed limits have only seen a reduction in speed of just 2.3mph.
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Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer reveals he’s suffered death threats
Mike Brewer, the star of television’s Wheeler Dealers series, has opened up about the numerous death threats and ‘tirade of abuse’ he has received online.
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