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Call for evidence launched to determine whether convicted drug-drivers should have to complete a rehabilitation course before resuming driving.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
It is now illegal for motorists to use a handheld mobile phone under virtually any circumstance while driving.
In just one year, National Highways recorded 214 incidents of intimidating behaviour, assault or abuse against traffic officers.
The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England made comments on mental health issues facing drivers in a recent public inquiry.
Drivers have been warned against the dangers of tailgating amid concerns that huge numbers of motorists are failing to follow basic safety rules on the country’s busiest roads.
National Highways and ambulance crews ask drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to reach incidents and treat casualties.
An applicant was refused an operator's licence due to improperly obtained funds and hiding his intentions.
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
Changes to The Highway Code, including the hierarchy of road-users and the 'Dutch Reach' are set to change from 29 January 2022.
In quick succession, the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, Nick Denton, has taken regulatory action against two builders’ merchant companies.
An operator brought to public inquiry sought to blame his drivers for all of his failings.
The incident was one of 240 offences – averaging 24 per day – recorded during Operation Peninsula, a multi-agency fortnight of action on the M5 and M4.
National Highways’ road safety “Driving for Better Business” campaign has won the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
A recent case saw an operator almost lose their licence due to a lack of awareness and bad recruitment decisions.
National Highways is going the extra mile to help delivery firms this Black Friday and Cyber Monday by lifting and completing 394 miles of roadworks.
A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
The number of bridge strike incidents in the UK remains alarmingly high. Some advice for drivers and operators to help lower this number.
Following a public inquiry, Leo.Al.Auto Ltd faces having its licence revoked and their transport manager was disqualified for two years.
Prosecution regulations tightened on the use of hand-held mobile phones at the wheel.
Consultation proposing creation of a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB) to thematically investigate road accidents released.
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