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  • Driving through the A3 Hindhead tunnel...?

    Drivers using the A3 Hindhead tunnel in Surrey are being reminded that the red X symbol above a lane means 'move out, stay out'.

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  • New central reservation barriers for M18 Wadworth Viaduct

    The Highways Agency will begin preparatory work from today (24 February) to replace the central reservation barrier on the M18 Wadworth Viaduct in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

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  • Safety barrier upgrade at the Dartford River Crossing

    Overnight work to upgrade the safety barrier on the northbound A282 at the Dartford River Crossing is due to begin on Sunday (2 March).

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  • National Roads Policing Conference 2014

    Patrick McLoughlin announces help for the Police to tackle Drug Driving and other steps to improve road safety.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Powerful new THINK! film shows effects of alcohol the morning after drinking

    A new video has launched to highlight the dangers of driving the morning after drinking.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drug driving and amphetamine

    Proposed limit for amphetamine while driving consultation launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • THINK! drink drive campaign wins prestigious award

    Prince Michael International Road Safety Premier Award presented to the government's THINK! campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards address

    Speech highlighting the importance of road safety and the success of the THINK! and SHARP campaigns which were recognised for awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • THINK! highlights ‘snowball effect’ of drink-driving

    THINK! campaign shows consequences of drink drive conviction on future employment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public policy exchange event

    Video address mentioning driving speed limits, road safety, local sustainable transport funding, on-the-spot penalties and drug driving.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

    The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Larger loads could boost farming production

    Tractor travel speeds and increased agricultural weight limits consultation released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Make time for winter: advice to motorists

    Motorists are being urged to 'make time for winter' to avoid motoring problems and to stay safe during severe weather.

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  • Cold comfort

    Explaining what the department and Highways Agency is doing to make sure our roads are well prepared for winter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Higher fixed penalties from 16 August 2013

    Higher roadside penalties for vans, trucks and buses as graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits increase.

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  • New penalties for careless driving come into force

    Police given powers of on-the-spot penalties for careless driving including tailgating and poor lane discipline.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sun, sea and motorcycle crashes: why summer bikers should consider refresher lessons

    Motorcycle safety article by Stephen Hammond, first appearing in The Sunday Times website, 21 July 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling the menace of drug driving

    Illegal drugs and limits consultation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Drug driving

    Drug driving consultation released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motorcycle manoeuvre testing to remain off-road following review

    Off-road manoeuvre test is safer and cheaper review concludes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government