In response to the government’s publication of its strategies for more robust long-term investment planning on three of England’s key motorways and major ‘A’ roads today (Monday 20 May), the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is looking forward to taking part in future consultations and to talking further on the matter. … Continue reading
Traffic-light jumpers and speeding motorists are to be dealt with in special traffic courts in a bid to free up time for more serious cases, the Government said today. About half a million motoring cases are heard in magistrates’ courts every year and can often take longer to progress than … Continue reading
The Road Haulage Association welcomes the news that Transport Minister Patrick McLoughlin is considering increasing the fine for dangerous driving offences, including texting or making a phone while behind the wheel, by 50%. This means that the fixed penalty for using a handheld device while driving would go up from … Continue reading
IAM director of policy Neil Greig said: “An increase in fixed penalty levels is needed to maintain the deterrent effect. But the fear of getting caught is the key to changing driver behaviour and high profile policing must be a top priority. Any income from new fines should be put … Continue reading
The message was clear from VOSA’s Gordon Macdonald who told van operators attending the FTA Van Excellence conference that those not complying with regulations would be targeted by the authorities. The statement was made by Mr Macdonald – VOSA Head of Enforcement Policy during his keynote speech at the first … Continue reading
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the conclusions of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Freight Carbon Review, published today. Based largely on the success of FTA’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS), government has decided to continue working with industry to improve freight’s carbon performance. The LCRS was endorsed by the … Continue reading
The top road safety priority for local councillors is improving road surfaces and reducing potholes, according to a survey conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). 74 per cent of councillors placed potholes in their top five road-safety priorities while 61 per cent think that the … Continue reading
Welcoming the publication of the full UKH2Mobility report on hydrogen vehicles, Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “Securing new economic opportunities for the UK, diversifying our national energy supply and driving down carbon emissions go to the heart of my job in government. The findings of the report demonstrate … Continue reading