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  • Big Bike Revival

    Big Bike Revival campaign launched to encourage more people to cycle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English road safety comparison website closes on 27 March 2015

    Road collision website to close.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DVLA reminds customers of new refund rules

    DVLA no longer accepts applications for a vehicle tax refund from customers using a V14 form. They will be rejected and returned to the customer.

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  • HGV task force wins safety award

    London’s Industrial HGV Task Force has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to transport safety.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improved commercial vehicle testing service rollout begins

    Commercial vehicle operators are set to benefit from a more modern and flexible testing service for their vehicles.

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  • Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution’

    Green move adds electric cars to government car fleet.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New plans to boost motorcyclist safety

    Consultation launched on plans to improve basic training for motorcycle riders, including standard of instructors.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motorcycle compulsory basic training consultation

    A consultation has opened to improve the structure and delivery of compulsory basic training courses for motorcyclists.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

    This year's THINK! cycle safety campaign will be extended to include a further 7 cities with high cyclist casualties figures.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New powers to tackle drug driving

    A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £43 million for infrastructure and research and development plug-in vehicle funding

    Details of government support up to 2020 announced as popularity grows for plug-in vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More major car manufacturers join plug-in vehicle campaign

    Audi, Mitsubishi and Volkswagen sign up to promote benefits of low-emission cars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £5 million to improve access to Port of Immingham

    Link road will improve capacity and remove heavy goods vehicles from nearby town.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take-up of plug-in car grant continues to rise

    Number of ultra-low emission vehicles breaks 25,000 barrier.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of 'The pathway to driverless cars' report

    The UK is in pole position for developing a driverless car industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK to lead development of driverless car technology

    Testing driverless cars on public roads given green light.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The fight against drug driving

    Robert Goodwill speaks about the law changes, THINK! campaigns, road ratings and innovation used in fighting drug driving.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £2.7 million boost for cycling in national parks

    Robert Goodwill announces winners of cycling ambition competition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • North West drivers reminded to be vigilant with stormy weather forecast

    Drivers across the North West are being asked to remain vigilant with further wintry weather due today (Wednesday 14 January) and a forecast of gale-force winds across the region tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 15 January).

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  • Second phase of £5 million ultra-low emission vehicles scheme

    Public sector organisations to bid for funding from a £5 million scheme to get ultra-low emission vehicles into their fleets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government