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Industry regulators say collective effort is needed to address significant road safety risks.
Shocking footage released by Highways England today shows a trucker checking his phone while his right foot was on the dashboard.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling outlines progress with autonomous car technologies, and why insurance is important to market growth.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Drivers are being warned their cars will be taken away if they are not taxed, as part of DVLA’s national advertising campaign launching today (Friday 3 November 2017).
New pink kittens THINK! road safety campaign is aimed at younger drivers.
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill will mean more electric car chargepoints and enable insurance for driverless cars.
Highways England warns motorists about the heightened risk of deer-vehicle collisions.
In 50 years, drink driving deaths have fallen from 1,640 to 200 per year - but that's still 200 too many.
The driving test will change from Monday 4 December 2017 to include following directions from a sat nav and testing different manoeuvres.
Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Lamborghini are among the prestige branded cars clamped last year for having no valid vehicle tax, according to latest figures released by the DVLA.
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight.
Rapid assistance motorcycles carrying emergency fuel to combat breakdowns and ease congestion are being used on the M5 Oldbury scheme.
The Environment Agency and DVSA will share intelligence and carry out operations to stop illegal waste carriers and improve road safety.
The UK’s first HGV 'platooning' trial, jointly funded by Highways England and the Department for Transport, has been given the green light.
New test for harmful emissions from car exhausts.
Better technology means courts are punishing drug drive offenders in record numbers.
Lorry 'platooning' could have major benefits for motorists and businesses in the UK.
Learner drivers will be able to have motorway lessons in order to improve road safety.
Manufacturers urged to combat threats from hackers as cars become more intelligent.
Vehicle tax rates changed on 1 April 2017. If you're thinking of changing your car, find out if these rates affect you.
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