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London Traffic Camera Fines of £2m In Just Three Months

More than 16,000 drivers have been caught in three months by Britain's most lucrative traffic camera. Almost £2 million in fines have been issued to motorists who take a wrong turn at a temporary diversion at roadworks near Victoria station.
27 July 2010
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Safety Fears As Lights Switched Off On Motorway

The Highways Agency announced that an eight-mile stretch of the M6 in Lancashire would be the seventh site in England where the lights are turned off between midnight and 5am....
19 July 2010
low carbon champion

The New Low Carbon Champion Awards Reveal Shortlist

The inaugural LowCVP Low Carbon Champion Awards are designed to recognise best practice in vehicle manufacturers, fuel suppliers, fleet operators, products and services providers that reduce greenhouse gases the road transport sector...
14 July 2010
traffic violation

Motorists Fined Over £2m In Traffic Violations Each Year

Motorists will clock up £283 in fines on average during their time in the driving seat, research revealed yesterday. The total punishment for offences by the nation’s drivers, including speeding and parking violations, works out at a staggering £10billion...
13 July 2010
truckfest

Truckfest Celebrates 21st Anniversary In Scotland

Truckfest comes of age this year as it celebrates its 21st anniversary in Scotland on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August, at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston. To celebrate, the organisers are promising even more customised trucks and live entertainment as well as your favourite soap and TV stars...
12 July 2010
smartfortwo

New Generation Smart Fortwo Electric Car Trial

The first of the second generation smart fortwo electric cars have taken to the roads of Birmingham as part of the UK’s biggest electric vehicle trials...
09 July 2010
wtd

Should Lorry Drivers Be Exempt From The WTD?

Self-employed lorry drivers should not be included in plans to restrict the amount of hours they can work, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)...
05 July 2010
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Removal Of Traffic Lights Eases Congestion

Almost six per cent reduction in traffic delays for drivers without holding up pedestrians - Drivers now spend less time at red lights following more than 1,000 traffic signal reviews in 2009/10
02 July 2010
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The New Transition Flying Car

It’s not quite George Jetson’s flying car, but a new roadworthy vehicle capable of deploying wings and taking off down the airport runway will bring to mind the familiar cartoon jingle. Meet the ‘Transition,’ a new light sport aircraft developed by MIT aeronautical engineers at US based Terrafugia...
02 July 2010



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