Road Safety

29th February 2024

Most drivers haven’t seen the Highway Code since getting their licence

Have you freshened up your knowledge of driving rules recently?  More than half of UK drivers are unfamiliar with the latest Highway Code rules, a new […]
27th February 2024

Council road maintenance drops to lowest point in five years

Road maintenance in 2022/23 dropped to the lowest it’s been in five years according to RAC, analysis of the latest government statistics. Just 4% of A […]
15th February 2024

Braking hard for potholes causes more damage, study shows

When you see a pothole approaching on the road, do you immediately slam on the brakes?  This is a natural reaction for many drivers, as we […]
31st January 2024

Are pedestrians really safer after the 2022 Highway Code update?

Fewer than a fifth of British drivers (18%) think the changes to the Highway Code made in 2022 have improved the safety of pedestrians, according to […]
22nd January 2024

Met Office issues driving tips amid Storm Isha

Storm Isha blew in over the weekend and the after effects are set to continue over the next few days.  What is Storm Isha?  Storm Isha […]
16th January 2024

6 things to keep in your car this winter

The beginning of the year brings wintry and sometimes dangerous road conditions. Cold snaps can cause ice to form on the roads, and falling snow will […]
11th January 2024

Bright headlights could be a thing of the past

A whopping 89% of drivers think some headlights on cars today are too bright.   The stat comes from the RAC who conducted a survey of 2000 […]
9th January 2024

Freezing conditions are causing dangerous roads – here’s how to stay safe

Freezing temperatures have set in across the UK, meaning the roads could be dangerous to drive on.  Weather warnings issued across UK  Early this week, temperatures […]
14th December 2023

Three-quarters of drivers put themselves in danger when broken down on motorways

A worrying 78% of drivers would choose to wait in the wrong place if their car broke down on the motorway.   Only a fifth of drivers […]
12th December 2023

Driving home for Christmas? These are the roads to avoid

The few days before Christmas are some of the busiest in the year and you might end up in standstill traffic depending on which road you […]
30th November 2023

A third of drivers are ignoring red weather warnings for snow

Do UK drivers abide by weather warnings? If you think the answer is yes, you’ll be surprised to know you’re wrong. According to a recent study, […]
28th November 2023

How do speeding fines work?

Many drivers stray over the speed limit occasionally, some accidentally and some on purpose. A 2022 study by the UK Department for Transport found that 45% […]
23rd November 2023

Anti-braking speed cameras set for rollout in the UK

Are we entering a new age of speed camera tech? New anti-braking technology designed to catch drivers who brake suddenly before a speed camera or accelerate […]
16th November 2023

New two-way speed cameras to be installed across Britain

A new, advanced type of speed camera that doesn’t flash and can monitor traffic in both directions is being installed on UK roads.   Created by […]
14th November 2023

RAC deals with record number of third-quarter pothole breakdowns

The state of Britain’s roads appears to be getting worse year on year according to the latest RAC data. Have you noticed yourself driving around more […]
9th November 2023

Winter upgrades: New weather station rollout for safer driving

Winter woes got you rethinking your festive road trip? National Highways have got you covered for a safer commute over the holiday season. The agency is […]
24th October 2023

Drivers’ anger over poor local roads reaches highest level in 9 years

The disrepair of Britain’s roads is a top concern for almost half of drivers (49%), according to the RAC’s Annual Report on Motoring. This is the […]
19th October 2023

Get winter ready: 5 tips for cold-weather driving

As temperatures drop, UK roads get more treacherous with rain, ice and snow. But there are things you can do to prepare your car and yourself […]
17th October 2023

World’s biggest Pothole Pro fleet set to fix Britain’s roads

Britain’s pothole problem is well-documented, but that could all be about to change thanks to a fleet of JCB Pothole Pros.  JCB Pothole Pros hit the […]
12th October 2023

Brits warned to check cars before temperature drops

Autumn has well and truly arrived, but do you know the best way to take care of your car now it’s getting colder? We share some […]