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The introduction of smart motorways has led to an increase in serious accidents on some stretches, official research has revealed.
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Tuesday, 14 July 2020
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- UK's first e-scooter trial starts in MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough is the first place to allow e-scooters in a bid to ease pressure on public transport.
- Firms liquidated over 'unscrupulous' airport car parksTwo firms have been liquidated over a £25m car park investment scheme near Glasgow and Manchester airports.
Times Online
- Investors may lose £14m in mis-sold car park scheme [Subscription]Hundreds of investors who sank more than £14 million into a scheme to buy car parking spaces near Glasgow airport may have lost all their money.
- More serious crashes on smart motorways [Subscription]The introduction of smart motorways has led to an increase in serious accidents on some stretches, official research has revealed.
- Traffic patrols fail to stop phone offenders [Subscription]Drivers may be getting away with using their mobile phones at the wheel because of the patchy provision of police patrolling roads, according to a government review.
Mail Online
- Car infotainment systems and mobile phones keeping death rate on Britain's roads unchanged, warn DfTThe Department for Transport (DfT) yesterday announced a major review to address 'public disquiet' over the state of road policing in Britain.
Northern Echo
- UK’s first ever e-scooter trial gets rolling in TeessideMIDDLESBROUGH has become the first place in the UK to launch a trial of e-scooters following a successful campaign to secure the pilot by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.
Wales Online
- A large sinkhole has appeared on a popular beachfront roadThe road is expected to remain blocked for most of this week
Bucks Free Press
- Aylesbury set to get new speed limits on several roads A NUMBER of new speed limits are set to be introduced on roads across Aylesbury.
Other Regional Press
- E-scooters launch in Middlesbrough - but what are they like to ride?Teesside has been selected as the location for a national pilot to test the scooters
- Over 200 electric vehicle charging stations planned for South YorkshireIt will cost just under £2.7 million
- Part of Dorchester Road, Weymouth closed for roadworks DRIVERS are being warned of disruption as a main road in Weymouth is closed for roadworks.
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- UK has the second safest roads in Europe behind Sweden … average across EU nations is 49, with eastern Europe having … Who has the safest roads in Europe? Road deaths per million inhabitants … 000 injuries by 2038. EU Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska - … UK's impressive road safety statistics come as the Death …
- Car infotainment systems and mobile phones keeping death rate on Britain's roads unchanged, warn DfT … serious injuries on Britain’s roads, ministers have warned. … 2018 the chief executive of Highways England, Jim O’Sullivan, … overdue. The number of roads police officers has declined considerably … 000 injuries by 2038. EU Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska - …
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