Councils call for new powers to tackle lorry scourge
Councils have called for more powers to tackle lorries causing “havoc and mayhem” in towns and villages in England.
Roads
Is it a bike? Is it a plane? Bizarre-looking vehicle stopped on motorway
Police have described stopping one of the strangest vehicles seen on Britain’s roads – a motorbike gaffer-taped to a look like a boat.
Congestion warning as school holidays getaway begins
Severe traffic jams are expected on popular routes as many school terms end and the busiest summer getaway for five years begins.
Police cuts behind fall in drivers being prosecuted for using mobiles, says RAC
A cut in the number of traffic police officers has led to a significant drop in people being prosecuted for driving while using a mobile phone, the RAC has told the BBC.
AWPR fully opens to traffic with drivers urged to take care while navigating the new stretch of Aberdeen bypass
Drivers in the north east will be able to make use of the full new Aberdeen bypass from today.
One in five road users threatened with violence – poll
A road-rage driver deliberately ran over a man after a minor collision between their cars, police said, as a survey highlighted the scale of physical threats on Britain’s roads.
Repair times for most severe potholes vary from minutes to several days
The fastest councils in Britain aim to fill severe potholes within minutes – but others take more than a day, new figures show.
On this day 60 years ago, the road that led to a driving revolution was opened
IT was the small stretch of road that made big news – and it changed the way we live, travel and work in Britain.
Storm Callum: A83 and Old Military Road to remain closed over the weekend at Rest and Be Thankful
TRAVEL misery in the Argyll area will continue over the weekend as it was confirmed that the A83 will remain closed.
Sir Chris Hoy calls for an end to them versus us battle on the roads between motorists and cyclists
OLYMPIC champion Sir Chris Hoy has called for an end to the cyclist versus motorist battle in towns and cities after warning that lives are at risk.
Potholes on the nation’s roads are putting people off cycling, survey finds
THE state of Britain's roads is stopping more people from cycling, a survey has suggested.