Proposals to cut speed limit to 20mph on restricted roads rejected by MSPs
MSPs have rejected proposals to reduce the speed limit on restricted roads in Scotland from 30mph to 20mph.
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MSPs to vote on cutting speed limit to 20mph in residential areas
The Scottish Greens have issued a final plea to MSPs to support cutting speed limits on residential streets to 20mph ahead a vote on the plans in Parliament today.
Campaigners to urge MSPs to back move for 20mph residential streets limit
Campaigners are to hold a demonstration outside of the Scottish Parliament, calling for a 20mph default speed limit on residential streets.
Blow for 20mph speed limits as ‘one-size-fits-all’ plan rejected by MSPs
Speed limits of 20mph should not be introduced on all residential roads in Scotland, MSPs have decided.
A77 Maybole bypass construction expected to create 165 jobs
A £31.5 million bypass project on the A77 could employ up to 165 people, the Government has said.
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.