tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-03-26T17:31:40+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-to-put-the-brakes-on-nuisance-pedicabs 2024-03-26T17:31:40+00:00 New rules to put the brakes on nuisance pedicabs Bill will improve safety standards and help put an end to dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour in London hotspots such as Soho and Covent Garden. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/plan-for-drivers-ensuring-traffic-measures-have-local-support 2024-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Plan for Drivers: ensuring traffic measures have local support Crackdown on unfair enforcement and blanket 20mph limits will improve driversâ€� lives, reduce congestion and make journeys smoother. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-anti-driver-road-schemes-and-blanket-20mph-limits-to-put-local-consent-first 2024-03-17T00:00:00+00:00 Crackdown on anti-driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits to put local consent first »ĘąÚĚĺÓýappse measures from the Plan for Drivers will improve driversâ€� lives, shorten journey times, and ensure traffic measures have buy-in from the people they impact. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-kips-for-better-trips-16-million-boost-to-transform-truckstops-for-lorry-drivers 2024-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 Better kips for better trips: ÂŁ16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers 38 truck stops in England will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, more secure fencing around rest areas and new parking spaces for HGVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/noise-camera-trials-to-detect-rowdy-drivers-coming-to-bradford-bristol-great-yarmouth-and-birmingham 2022-10-18T00:15:00+01:00 'Noise camera' trials to detect rowdy drivers coming to Bradford, Bristol, Great Yarmouth and Birmingham New technology will identify antisocial drivers and reduce noise pollution. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-trial-to-banish-loud-engines-and-exhausts-on-britains-noisiest-streets 2022-04-30T06:00:00+01:00 New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets Innovative noise cameras will provide evidence for police to take action against rowdy motorists, helping communities to enjoy peaceful public and residential spaces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guidance-published-to-prevent-use-of-vehicles-as-weapons-in-terror-attacks 2021-05-10T00:00:00+01:00 New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks Robust new security measures introduced to prevent criminals and terrorists from accessing commercial vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/overnight-closures-and-new-road-layout-on-m20-in-kent-this-weekend 2020-12-11T12:56:45+00:00 Overnight closures and new road layout on M20 in Kent this weekend Drivers using the M20 in Kent this weekend are reminded to expect overnight closures and a new temporary road layout as EU exit contingency plans on the motorway are undergoing a live test. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/investment-in-tech-to-tackle-traffic 2020-02-14T14:16:46+00:00 Investment in tech to tackle traffic Funding to promote trial projects to reduce congestion. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/designing-new-mobility-traffic-systems-apply-for-funding 2019-02-25T14:49:15+00:00 Designing new mobility traffic systems: Apply for funding Organisations can apply for a share of up to ÂŁ250,000 to develop a traffic management system that can integrate and interact with new transport technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-digital-service-to-minimise-disruptive-roadworks 2018-09-02T00:15:00+01:00 New digital service to minimise disruptive roadworks New digital data system will help drivers plan their journeys and avoid roadworks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-transport-investment-to-help-create-thousands-of-jobs 2018-06-25T11:25:27+01:00 Northern transport investment to help create thousands of jobs Figures show greater spending on road and rail upgrades in the north compared to London and the south. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/spaghetti-junction-on-a-plate-award-winning-chef-celebrates-iconic-structure 2018-06-15T16:09:34+01:00 Spaghetti Junction on a plate! Award-winning chef celebrates iconic structure It’s a feat of engineering for some, a source of frustration for others…but for an award-winning chef Spaghetti Junction is a veritable feast on a plate!