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Newmarket Road fatal collision sign, Norwich (credit: Peter Silburn)

National Highways to stop calling collisions ‘accidents’, as campaigners welcome “significant step” in recognising crashes are “not random events, but preventable incidents caused by human actions”

"For far too long, the term 'accident' has masked accountability and allowed society to dismiss the daily tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries as inevitable"

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 13:47
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2022 flyup 417 landscape

“Bullying behaviour” and mismanagement by National Highways over road scheme putting future of bike park at risk, say owners

Recent changes to plans to upgrade the A417 to a full dual carriageway will apparently leave the popular Flyup 417 bike park “uninsurable” and forced to close – despite previous assurances from National Highways

Sun, Mar 24, 2024 20:58
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Brompton Ashford proposed factory (picture credit Hollaway Studios) 03.jpg

New “car-free” Brompton factory facing delays as traffic authority calls on bike brand to consider those with “no choice but to drive”

The folding bike manufacturer’s proposed eco-friendly headquarters features no car parking spaces and aims to encourage staff and visitors to cycle, walk, and use public transport – but National Highways has objected to the scheme four times in a year

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 19:36
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North Downs Way Riders’ Route – Motorway Bridge.jpeg

“Systemic failure” of National Highways to apply own design standards “endangering cyclists”, transport experts claim

The co-author of the agency’s cycle traffic design standards described the government’s belief that shared-use paths are “appropriate” beside major rural roads as “perverse”

Thu, Jul 27, 2023 15:29
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National Highways Sensor Test vehicle

New safety tech trial catches hundreds of drivers breaking law

“We have been shocked at what we have seen during the trial,” says Warwickshire Police inspector

Fri, Oct 21, 2022 14:37
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A11 near Roudham (Google Maps)

National Highways warns of “significant dangers” in racing time trials on major roads following A11 death

Cheryl Tye was killed last Sunday after being hit by a van driver while competing in the East District 50-mile time trial championship

Tue, Jul 05, 2022 10:01
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