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‘Frightening’ rise in vehicles driving wrong way on England’s motorways

Drunk drivers and overreliance on satnav devices thought to be behind 13% rise

The Guardian - UK

Wrong-way driving reports on motorways up 13% in a year

Motoring groups described the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered.

The Independent UK

Proportion of EV breakdowns due to running out of charge show sharp drop

The AA said just 2.1% of callouts it received from stranded EV drivers during the first five months of this year were for depleted batteries.

The Independent UK

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Drivers to get better views of monuments

National Highways said it wants to protect and enhance heritage assets adjacent to England’s motorways and major A roads.

The Independent UK

Drivers warned over fatigue risk ahead of bank holiday getaway

The AA said ‘drowsiness is one of the most underestimated risks on the roads’.

The Independent UK

New young drivers could be banned from giving their friends a lift

Roads minister to meet with campaigners on 16 May to discuss scheme previously rejected as unworkable

The Independent UK

Safety concerns raised after approval of hands-free driving system

Ensuring drivers take control quickly enough to avoid a crash has been identified as ‘the biggest challenge’ to semi-autonomous vehicles’ development.

The Independent UK

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AA called to 1,900 pothole-damaged cars every day

The number of callouts in March was 10,000 higher than the same time last year

Wales Online

Drivers issued warning as emergency alert test to be sent to all phones

The RAC has raised concern that the alert could cause 'panic' for motorists on the road as the Government tests a new warning system

Chronicle Live

Drivers left as 'sitting ducks' after smart motorway safety system crashes across England

The cause of the outage is currently under investigation

Manchester Evening News

Drivers left as ‘sitting ducks’ after smart motorway failure

The fault started at around 8.30am on Wednesday and was not resolved until approximately 10.30am

The Independent UK

Speeding on 60mph rural roads reaches six-year high – survey

Nearly half of respondents to an RAC poll said they had driven faster than the limit on what are Britain’s deadliest roads.

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: There’s a years-long backlog in driving tests – this is why it matters

In today’s newsletter: Coronavirus has forced tens of thousands to wait longer to take their tests. What seems like a small issue is symptomatic of wider problems in society

The Guardian - UK

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

Some 24% of 1,800 motorists polled for the RAC said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a £500 fine is not strong enough.

The Independent UK

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King Henry I's deadly horror-movie diet

Known for his ruthlessness, King Henry I's fatal weak spot proved to be his diet

The Independent UK

Most drivers still unaware of huge Highway Code changes one year on

The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users

The Independent UK

Most drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes after one year – survey

The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users.

The Independent UK

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to require new light vehicles to have their first MOT four years after they are registered.

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Daily Mirror

Commonly-ignored road sign explained as drivers risk £100 fine if not followed

AA's president Edmund King shared advice for drivers who may unknowingly ignore the red signs - as you could not only get fined for doing so but put yourself and other road users at risk

The Independent UK

Classic car owners taking detours to avoid smart motorways

One drivers said breaking down on a motorway without a hard shoulder ‘brings too many risks’.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers rush for last trains as services stop early amid strikes

Pressure on the roads was expected to be raised due to industrial action on the railways.

Evening Standard

Rail strike hits Christmas Eve getaway and last-minute city centre shopping as latest RMT walkout begins

Latest RMT walkout means there will be no trains running until December 27

The Independent UK

Severe traffic and rail strike to hit Christmas Eve getaway journeys

The AA predicted that nearly 17 million cars will be on UK roads on Saturday, leading to severe congestion on major routes.

The Independent UK

Christmas getaway traffic worsened by floods, collisions and rail strikes

AA Roadwatch has reported problems on motorways across the nation, from the M90 west of Edinburgh to the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Daily Mirror

Christmas travel hell: Brits heading home hit by strike delays and heavy rain across UK

Brits travelling home for Christmas have been warned to expect major delays amid strike action snarling up roads, trains and airports today as heavy rain also poses a major problem

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