New Graduated Driving Licence Rules Set to Launch in Northern Ireland This October, But Industry Unprepared Wednesday, April 8, 2026 northernireland graduateddrivinglicence drivinginstructors roadsafety drivertraining licensingrules infrastructure learnerdrivers drivingregulations drivereducation Northern Ireland is set to introduce significant changes to its driving licence regulations from October 1, 2026, with the launch of the Graduated Driving Licence (GDL) scheme. However, many in the motoring industry are … Read More
New 55mph Motorway Speed Limit Proposed by Green Party in England Tuesday, April 7, 2026 greenparty speedlimit motorway transportpolicy fuelefficiency roadsafety publictransport fueltax drivertests travelmanagement sport The Green Party has unveiled a controversial proposal to lower the motorway speed limit to 55mph across England, aiming to improve road safety and fuel efficiency. This initiative is part of a broader transport strategy that … Read More
Mercedes Driver Caught in Sutton Coldfield Sets New Police Speed Record Monday, April 6, 2026 mercedes speed prosecution suttoncoldfield police speeding roadsafety record law enforcement A Mercedes driver has been caught driving at an extraordinary speed of 155mph in Sutton Coldfield, setting a new police speed record in the area. The high-speed incident prompted an immediate police response, resulting in the … Read More
Over 37,000 Drivers Lose Licences Amid New DVLA Eyesight Crackdown Sunday, April 5, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licence safety seniors vision regulations roadsafety ageing Over 37,000 drivers have had their driving licences revoked after failing to meet eyesight standards, as the DVLA prepares to enforce tougher rules. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by Marshall Motor … Read More
Inside Kings Heath: The Suburb Caught in a Heated Traffic ‘Culture War’ Wednesday, April 1, 2026 kingsheath birmingham ltn traffic pollution roadsafety elections community transport culturewar In the suburbs of Kings Heath, Birmingham, a bitter dispute over a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme has escalated into what many parents describe as a “culture war.” As the city gears up for the council elections on May … Read More
Police Withhold Data on Drivers Caught by 'Smart' Digital Speed Cameras Wednesday, April 1, 2026 staffordshire police speedcameras digitalcameras speeding transparency foi lawenforcement roadsafety accountability Staffordshire Police have declined a Freedom of Information (FOI) request seeking the number of drivers caught by their ‘smart’ digital speed cameras. This follows a previous disclosure of similar data to … Read More