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Wednesday, 23 July 2014

The Herald

• Motorists who kill cyclists let off lightlyLESS than half of drivers convicted of killing cyclists in Britain are sent to jail, new figures have revealed.

The Telegraph

• Smart seatbelts monitor heart rate to stop drivers nodding offSpanish engineers are developing a seatbelt which monitors the heart rate of drivers and issues an alert, warning them to pull over, if they are in danger of falling asleep behind the wheel

Bristol Live

• The Bristol Post commented Editor's comment: Bristol's 20mph speed limit is not workingIN principle it sounded like a good idea. A city-wide 20 mph limit that would reduce the risk of accidents and in juries to pedestrians.The reality is that it is costly and ineffective. It is a speed restriction which seems impossible to enforce and is ignored by virtually everyone including buses and the police.Driving instructor Joel Wreford is the perfect professional to give his views on this because he witnesses the problems caused all day every day.Of course it makes a great soundbite for...

Yorkshire Post

• Hi-tech help for drivers at
M1 roadworksA HIGHWAYS Agency project that will include some of the most advanced technology to help motorists will get underway on the M1 near Sheffield in South Yorkshire next week.

Crewe Chronicle

• £7m link road could create 2,000 jobs The next stage of a multi-million  pound road investment is under way in  Cheshire East, as part of the All Change  for Crewe programme.

Other Regional Press

• Councillor slams Kirklees road surface as 'cheap' and 'dangerous to cyclists' after loose chippings spread on roadKirklees Council criticised for using loose chippings to prolong the life on roads used for Tour de France Grand Depart