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Road safety charity Brake calls for urgent changes to drug driving laws

Government urged to close 'loophole' as survey finds one in nine young motorists admit driving after taking drugs

Wed, Jan 04, 2012 23:20
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Bikes with bell attached law to be scrapped after DfT Red Tape Challenge

Other cycling rules to be reviewed include those relating to racing on the road, e-bikes and cycle paths

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 12:25
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Motor traffic on Britain’s roads falls for third year in a row

Motoring lobby slams cost of driving, but DfT still forecasting huge rise in the years ahead

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 08:14
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DfT stats reveal nearly 70 per cent of lorries break 40mph limit

Data also show that more than 80 per cent break 50mph dual carriageway limit… but hardly any speed on motorways

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 16:53
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Slowing motorists down the best way to increase safety for cyclists says DfT report

Review of evidence casts doubt on safety benefits of cycle lanes and Advanced Stop Lines too

Tue, Nov 29, 2011 17:31
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Number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads stabilises in second quarter

Latest DfT statistics show return to longer-term trends following sharp year-on-year jump in opening quarter

Tue, Nov 08, 2011 10:53
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Cycle campaigners give cautious welcome to new Transport Secretary, Justine Greening

Hopes that Putney MP will be less of a pretrolhead than predecessor Philip Hammond was

Sun, Oct 16, 2011 15:08
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Changes to road sign rules should improve cyclists’ safety says CTC

DfT Traffic Signs Review addresses a number of cycle-specific issues

Fri, Oct 14, 2011 10:21
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CTC warns of danger to cyclists as minister authorises trial of longer lorries

DfT admits there is a safety issue... but apears slow to move on question of sensors and other safety features

Tue, Oct 11, 2011 22:45
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Major rise in cycling deaths and injuries

Spike too in pedestrian, motorbike casualties

Mon, Aug 08, 2011 08:58
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