News

As Road Speeds Slow to 1919 Levels, Distraction is Biggest Cause of Accidents

It’s not easy to reach an illegal speed on UK roads in 2019. Potholes, speed bumps, 20mph limits enforced 24/7 and the sheer volume of traffic, all combine to slow drivers down to an average […]

Opinion

Opinion: Time’s Up For The e-Scooter Circus, Tax & Insurance is On The Way

The latest from the Editor’s smoking keyboard. The tragic death of a young woman on an e-scooter has brought the safety issues and legal status of these vehicles into the mainstream media, which can only […]

Legal

RAC Welcomes Points Crackdown on Seatbelt Dodgers

Following the announcement by the Government of a range of measures designed to improve road safety, including awarding penalty points on driving licences for not wearing a seatbelt, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: ā€œThe […]

Insurance Regulation

ABI Says New Data Proves UK Flood Defences Are Working Well

Ā£1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to landmark research being published today. It’s the first time the financial contribution of […]

Motor Insurance

How Many Vans Are on UK Roads? Over 3.9 Million, As Online Delivery Soars

There has been a 19 per cent increase in new registrations of licensed light goods vehicles over five years, according to new analysis of Department of Transport data by Direct Line for Business. There are […]

News

Govt Agency Wants Cyclists & Pedestrians to Have Priority on UK Roads

There’s been another call from the Institute for Health and Care Excellence, also known as NICE, to design roads and pavements which give pedestrians and cylists priority over cars, vans, buses and motorcycles. The proposals […]

Opinion

Opinion: Compulsory Electric Bike Insurance Misses the Bigger Problems

From the Editor’s smokin’ laptop, comes this predictable grumble about compulsory insurance for electric bicycles, due to come into law across the UK, once some type of Danegeld deal is struck with the EU in […]