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National Highways is addressing an anomaly in the way some variable speed cameras interact with signs on some A roads and motorways.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's letter to Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for Transport, regarding the risks to the ANPR system.
The Rt. Hon. Mark Harper, MP, Secretary of State for Transport Copied to:…
New technology will identify antisocial drivers and reduce noise pollution.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Every new All Lane Running (ALR) motorway will open with technology in place to spot stopped or broken-down vehicles quickly.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Report shows that allowing HGVs over 7.5 tonnes to travel 10mph faster has saved business millions of pounds a year and may have improved road safety.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Drivers travelling through the M6 roadworks in Cheshire will be able to get home quicker from today as the speed limit has been increased in time for Christmas.
Reducing traffic speeds in Beaconsfield town centre to create a safer and more inviting environment for cyclists and pedestrians.
All working speed cameras will be yellow by October 2016.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government plans to increase armoured vehicle speed limit to ease road congestion.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New weight and speed limits for tractors to boost agricultural economy.
Announces new regulations to increase the weight and speed limits of tractors and trailers.
15 January 2015: The Highways Agency provided the following statement to a number of media outlets today, following interest in the use of speed camera enforcement systems on sections of smart motorways – this follows intere…
Draft regulations to introduce variable mandatory speed limits as part of the planned upgrade to the M4 in Berkshire and west London were published yesterday (12 January 2015) for consultation with key stakeholders.
Draft regulations to introduce variable mandatory speed limits as part of the planned upgrade to the M1 in Northamptonshire have been published today (8 December 2014) for consultation with key stakeholders.
Government slashes red tape to boost tractor weight and speed limits.
Recommendations to increase the weight and speed limits of agricultural tractors and trailers released.
People working on Greater Manchester’s smart motorway scheme are urging motorists to think about their safety and stick to the speed limit when they drive along the M60 and M62.
Workers on Cumbria’s road network are urging motorists to think about their safety and stick to the speed limit when they drive through roadworks.
Shocking footage released today shows the risk faced by people working to improve or maintain England’s motorways and major A roads.
Re-release of the statement on the national speed limit for heavy goods vehicles of more than 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways.
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