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First Free-Standing Road Safety Camera Launches
One of the busiest roads in Devon and Cornwall has received a new upgrade to help keep the area safe for all in the form of the next generation of road safety cameras. The road was selected to be a test for the camera and has been a success from day one.
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50% of All Drivers Break Speed Limits
Recent studies which have been conducted by the Department of Transport have revealed that in 2022, up to 50% of all drivers admitted to violating the 30mph speed limit.
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Average Car Insurance Hits £500 Per Year
The average cost of car insurance has risen to a record-breaking £500 per year for the typical motorist. Inflation and an increase in repair costs seem to be driving up this increase, which has raised the typical cost to the highest it has ever been.
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All Drivers Warned of Third Party Licence Renewal Scams
Most people would probably choose to renew their license with a third-party, if they thought it was a cheaper option, or if they could get it done at an affordable price. However, these third-party websites are considered to be highly dangerous, and point to scams.
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UK Roads a Disaster Compared to Those Abroad
Potholes have become something of a joke in the UK, but research has shown that we should be ashamed of the state of our nation's roads. UK drivers who have driven in other European countries say that the road conditions in the UK are appalling by comparison.
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New Online Account for Motorists Launched by DVLA
DVLA has launched a new service that is currently in a test phase. They are asking motorists to sign up for a new online database that allows an individual to look at their vehicles and driving license details on one screen.
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Just Moved House? DLVA Has Important and Urgent Advice for You
If you have recently moved house, the DVLA has issued some important advice about updating your details. Unfortunately, it is a job that often gets missed in the hustle and bustle of moving. However, it’s important that when you move, you update your address with the DVLA. If your move is a temporary one and you are still contactable at your permanent address, you do not have to make the change. But if you are permanently changing your address, the following information must be taken into consideration.
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Charity Calls for Drivers Aged Over 85 to Undergo Driving Test Resits
The charity IAM RoadSmart has warned that, in their opinion, drivers over 85 represent a demographic timebomb. They want anyone in this age group to have to re-sit a driving test for the well-being and safety of them and other road users. Currently, we have around 1.65 million motorists on the roads who are older than 80—included in this figure of 510 people who have crossed their centenary and are now over 100 and still driving.
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Drivers Unaware of Learners on Motorway Law That Changed Five Years Ago
Despite the fact that on June 4, 2018, the law changed, enabling learner drivers to take to the motorway provided they had their instructor with them, 50% of drivers are largely unaware of this fact, and 83% don’t see learner vehicles on the motorway.
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Drug Driving Court Cases Decrease, But Speeding Cases are at a Record High
In 2022, 245,043 drivers went to court because they had been accused of speeding offences. That is almost a quarter of 1 million people and is by far the highest number in one year since records began. This horrifying fact has been released by the AA, which carried out an analysis of the 2022 Criminal Justice Statistics.
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