Susan Hall blasted ‘untrustworthy’ Sadiq Khan as she doubled down on claims the London mayor is plotting a ‘pay-per-mile’ scheme for the capital’s drivers. Ahead of next week’s London mayoral election, the Tory candidate said there was ‘no way’ Mr Khan won’t bring in a new road charging policy if he wins a new term. Before doing so, Ms Hall drewContinue reading “Pay-Per-Mile’ Scheme”
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Ulez And Speed Cameras Could Mistakenly Identify 2 Million Drivers A Day For Fines
More than two million motorists a day could wrongly encounter penalties for Ulez or speeding because of simple ways of gaming Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras or errors with the system. ANPR cameras are widely used to enforce road traffic regulations and are used by local councils or authorities to monitor vehicles entering or exitingContinue reading “Ulez And Speed Cameras Could Mistakenly Identify 2 Million Drivers A Day For Fines”
MP Say Dangerous Driving Should Be Punished The Same As Carrying A Weapon
MPs have warned that criminal punishment for unsafe driving should be the same as owning a weapon because cars have the potential to be deadly. Convictions for unsafe driving can result in a maximum sentence of two years, compared with four years for having an offensive weapon in a public area. A report by theContinue reading “MP Say Dangerous Driving Should Be Punished The Same As Carrying A Weapon”
A New ‘Deathtrap’ Pavement Pits Cyclists Against Pedestrians
A new cycle path has been branded a deathtrap that pits cyclists against pedestrians due to its complex layout and absence of adequate signage. The cycle lane on Longport Road in Canterbury, Kent, also switches sides and blocks off the entrance to a historic abbey, sparking outrage from locals, and according to the National FederationContinue reading “A New ‘Deathtrap’ Pavement Pits Cyclists Against Pedestrians”
Crooks Are Sticking Fake QR Codes On Car Park Payment Machines In Order To Trick Motorists Into Sending Them Money
Conmen are ripping people off across the United Kingdom by putting fake stickers on car parking payment machines to trick motorists into sending money. The stickers and posters pose as genuine parking apps but if anyone scans the bar code on their mobile phone or visits the website, they’re directed to an app run byContinue reading “Crooks Are Sticking Fake QR Codes On Car Park Payment Machines In Order To Trick Motorists Into Sending Them Money”
War On Drivers: A Secret War
Councils across the United Kingdom have been waging a war on cars by removing thousands of parking areas and replacing them with street furniture, bike shelters and flower beds. Local authorities are the driving force behind the trend and claim that cars unfairly dominate high streets and town centres, while businesses feel the transformation couldContinue reading “War On Drivers: A Secret War”
Snowball Effect!
Spectators were left stunned after motorists failed to prevent a string of comedy car crashes in the snow. Vehicles seemed to collide in slow motion while a bus slid into bollards as drivers struggled to remain in control in the increasingly dangerous conditions. The collisions were captured on camera in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and shared onContinue reading “Snowball Effect!”
Drivers Risk A Fine Of £5,000
Motorists are being advised to be cautious what they wear this Christmas behind the wheel because some festive outfits or winter clothing could see them hit with a £5,000 penalty. Any clothing or footwear that isn’t deemed suitable for driving as it could compromise a person’s ability to control a vehicle, could see a driverContinue reading “Drivers Risk A Fine Of £5,000”
Boris Johnson Threatens ‘Reckless And Selfish’ Protesters With Jail
Boris Johnson is to speed through legislation to prevent demonstrators from blocking motorways, as he declares his decision to protect the interests of the law-abiding majority. Under the proposed new law, activists who bring vital transport arteries to a standstill will face up to six months in jail or extensive fines. The move follows complaintsContinue reading “Boris Johnson Threatens ‘Reckless And Selfish’ Protesters With Jail”
Will The New Type Of Petrol Wreck Your Vehicle
Green godsend, or a vastly damaging and expensive folly? That’s the question that needs asking about the UK’s new ‘eco-friendly’ E10 fuel that is about to dominate the UK’s forecourts as the next standard petrol option. Containing 10 per cent ethanol, from this month it will increasingly replace the existing standard, E5 (only 5 perContinue reading “Will The New Type Of Petrol Wreck Your Vehicle”
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