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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Yearly MOT tests to remain after government consultation winds up
Proposals to move MOTs to a two-year requirement have been quashed as a government consultation comes to a close.
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MP: Drivers should not receive penalty points for sub-30mph speeding
Drivers caught speeding between 20mph and 30mph would not receive penalty points under a proposed law tabled in Parliament.
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Government launches crackdown on ‘disruptive’ street works
The government has announced new measures that aim to tackle street works that overrun into weekends and bank holidays.
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Halving VAT on electric vehicles would ‘help all drivers buy into this future’ says industry body
The government is being urged to halve the level of VAT on new electric vehicles to promote growth in the private sector.
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Government fails to hit motorway services high-power EV charger target
According to a recent report by the RAC, the government has failed to meet its target of having at least six rapid or ultra-rapid EV chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023.
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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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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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Pothole breakdowns hit record high, says RAC
Vehicle breakdowns caused by potholes have reached a record high due to the “substandard state” of local roads, figures suggest.
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Bill to enable self-driving cars to be used on Britain’s roads
A long-awaited legal framework to enable self-driving cars to be used on Britain’s roads was included in the King’s Speech.
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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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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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Increased parking revenues a ‘cash cow’ as councils make nearly £1bn
Annual revenues from council parking operations in England have reached nearly £1 billion, new figures show.
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Breakdown recovery vehicles permitted to use red flashing lights to protect drivers
Government plans to allow breakdown vehicles with red flashing lights to help protect drivers have been welcomed by the industry.
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UK considering postponing new ICE car ban until 2035
The United Kingdom is considering pushing back the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by five years, to 2035. This is due to a number of factors, including the cost of living crisis, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the global chip shortage.
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Government urged to include self-driving vehicle legislation in King’s Speech
Progress in developing self-driving vehicles risks stalling if the Government fails to include relevant legislation in the King’s Speech, MPs have warned.
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Warning not to trust sat-navs for new 20mph limit
Drivers in Wales have been warned not to rely on their sat-navs for the new 20mph speed limit, which comes into effect on Sunday, September 18, 2023.
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Government Demands 99% Reliability From Public EV Chargers
The UK government has announced new regulations that will require public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be 99% reliable.
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The 31 new speed cameras being switched on in Wales on Monday
A total of 31 new speed cameras will be switched on in Wales on Monday, June 26.
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