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National Highways defends smart motorways in wake of BBC Panorama programme
National Highways has issued a response to a BBC Panorama programme on smart motorways, saying it is absent of key information and relevant context.
09:51 | 25 Apr
Welsh Government to “refine” 20mph policy
The Welsh Government says it will ‘listen to the people of Wales’ and work with councils to deliver targeted change to the implementation of 20mph.
09:10 | 24 Apr | Comments (1)Thousands of children participate in road safety activities
“It is up to us as grown ups to keep children safe on our roads.”
14:06 | 24 AprOPINION: failure to introduce GDL ‘a major flaw in British policymaking’
In this latest opinion piece, Dr Ian Greenwood explains why it is time for licensing changes to reduce road death and serious injury involving young drivers.
09:14 | 16 Apr | Comments (9)HAVE YOUR SAY: Young drivers & GDL
In the latest Road Safety News reader survey, we ask: Do you support the introduction of Graduated Driver Licencing (GDL) for newly qualified drivers?
12:37 | 17 Apr | Comments (1)Calls for guidance on driving over potholes
A call has been made for the Government to issue guidance on how drivers should navigate potholes ‘to avoid costly damage to their vehicles’.
07:17 | 26 AprWatch & listen
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