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Dramatic video footage released by National Highways shows the moment a driver crashed into a patrol vehicle to evade a temporary road closure on the M6.
In a long-running saga, Carmel Coaches Ltd have been refused a standard international PSV operator’s licence by Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton.
Two drivers who were literally driving ‘hands free’ had a nasty shock when they realised they'd been caught on camera by police officers patrolling in one of National Highways’ unmarked HGVs.
In a pair of complex cases, Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, Claire Gilmore disqualified Duncan McKee from holding a vocational driving entitlement for five years and refused his application for a standard international op…
From today (18 May 2022), drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safely tow.
In a worrying recent case in the West Midlands, Traffic Commissioner Nick Denton revoked the licence of CCS Waste Ltd.
In a recent very complex case in the South East, Sarah Bell, Traffic Commissioner for London and South East revoked the licence of Danehurst Transport Ltd and disqualified the transport manager, Grzegorz Zajac for an indefin…
In a recent case in the West Midlands, Terry Northwood had his Standard national licence revoked for effectively not having a transport manager for 15 years.
Changes to The Highway Code will help ensure the first wave of self-driving vehicles are used safely on UK roads.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
In a recent case, Nick Denton, Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands, was faced with a case of fronting, where a revoked operator uses another company to hide the fact that they are continuing to operate illegally.
If you’re travelling this April bank holiday, plan your journey and check your vehicle.
Call for evidence launched to determine whether convicted drug-drivers should have to complete a rehabilitation course before resuming driving.
It is now illegal for motorists to use a handheld mobile phone under virtually any circumstance while driving.
In just one year, National Highways recorded 214 incidents of intimidating behaviour, assault or abuse against traffic officers.
The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England made comments on mental health issues facing drivers in a recent public inquiry.
Drivers have been warned against the dangers of tailgating amid concerns that huge numbers of motorists are failing to follow basic safety rules on the country’s busiest roads.
National Highways and ambulance crews ask drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to reach incidents and treat casualties.
An applicant was refused an operator's licence due to improperly obtained funds and hiding his intentions.
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
Changes to The Highway Code, including the hierarchy of road-users and the 'Dutch Reach' are set to change from 29 January 2022.
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