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Drivers left as 'sitting ducks' after smart motorway safety system crashes across England

The cause of the outage is currently under investigation

Manchester Evening News

Drivers left as ‘sitting ducks’ after smart motorway failure

The fault started at around 8.30am on Wednesday and was not resolved until approximately 10.30am

The Independent UK

Speeding on 60mph rural roads reaches six-year high – survey

Nearly half of respondents to an RAC poll said they had driven faster than the limit on what are Britain’s deadliest roads.

The Independent UK

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Monday briefing: There’s a years-long backlog in driving tests – this is why it matters

In today’s newsletter: Coronavirus has forced tens of thousands to wait longer to take their tests. What seems like a small issue is symptomatic of wider problems in society

The Guardian - UK

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

Some 24% of 1,800 motorists polled for the RAC said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a £500 fine is not strong enough.

The Independent UK

King Henry I's deadly horror-movie diet

Known for his ruthlessness, King Henry I's fatal weak spot proved to be his diet

Salon

Most drivers still unaware of huge Highway Code changes one year on

The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users

The Independent UK

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Most drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes after one year – survey

The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users.

The Independent UK

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to require new light vehicles to have their first MOT four years after they are registered.

The Independent UK

Commonly-ignored road sign explained as drivers risk £100 fine if not followed

AA's president Edmund King shared advice for drivers who may unknowingly ignore the red signs - as you could not only get fined for doing so but put yourself and other road users at risk

Daily Mirror

Classic car owners taking detours to avoid smart motorways

One drivers said breaking down on a motorway without a hard shoulder ‘brings too many risks’.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers rush for last trains as services stop early amid strikes

Pressure on the roads was expected to be raised due to industrial action on the railways.

The Independent UK

Rail strike hits Christmas Eve getaway and last-minute city centre shopping as latest RMT walkout begins

Latest RMT walkout means there will be no trains running until December 27

Evening Standard

Severe traffic and rail strike to hit Christmas Eve getaway journeys

The AA predicted that nearly 17 million cars will be on UK roads on Saturday, leading to severe congestion on major routes.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Christmas getaway traffic worsened by floods, collisions and rail strikes

AA Roadwatch has reported problems on motorways across the nation, from the M90 west of Edinburgh to the M11 near Stansted Airport.

Daily Mirror

Christmas travel hell: Brits heading home hit by strike delays and heavy rain across UK

Brits travelling home for Christmas have been warned to expect major delays amid strike action snarling up roads, trains and airports today as heavy rain also poses a major problem

The Independent UK

Snow causes traffic gridlock on key motorways in south-east England

‘By the end of the day we expect to have handled in the region of eight breakdowns every minute,’ says RAC

The Independent UK

Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots

The busiest days for getaway travel will be Friday December 23 and Christmas Eve.

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The Independent UK

Christmas getaway traffic hotspots revealed with drivers warned of strikes

The busiest days for getaway travel will be Friday December 23 and Christmas Eve

Liverpool Echo

Electric car owners will have to pay up to £165 pay road tax

The bill will rise to up to £290 for electric van owners

The Independent UK

AA calls for fuel duty cut to be extended

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to remember the importance of road transport in next week’s Autumn Statement.

The Independent UK

Energy bills putting drivers off going electric

More than 70% of motorists have been deterred from getting an electric vehicle by increases in energy prices, a new survey suggests.

The Independent UK

Britain’s worst motorway services revealed

Hartshead Moor East in West Yorkshire is the least popular out of 119 services analysed, according to a Transport Focus survey.

Glasgow Live

How to stop car condensation on cold mornings - and quick ways to get rid of it

Car windows covered in condensation can be a dangerous addition while driving, and could cause major issues if it is not dealt with - here's how to get rid of it.

Daily Record

How to stop car condensation on cold mornings - and quick ways to get rid of it

Having condensation on your car windscreen is dangerous if not dealt with.

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