As of 4 July 2020 E-scooters are allowed on Britain’s roads. Trials will last 12 months to assess whether the two-wheeled transport will reduce car traffic levels and how they impact safety for all road users. The battery-powered scooters will be prohibited on pavements and limited to 15.5mph on the roads – the DfT recommends…
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Speed: A police officer ‘scarecrow’ is guarding a road on Merseyside, after a local resident opted to take action over speeding motorists. Edie Pope, who lives in the village of Lydiate, crafted the scarecrow after growing incensed that drivers were continually ignoring the speed limit. After a spate of three collisions on Southport Road, local…
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Your essential 10-point checklist of what to look out for when buying a used car When buying a used car, it can be easy to get excited or distracted, sometimes overlooking small but significant details, or rushing into a deal you haven’t had time to consider fully. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep…
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Breakdown cover offers peace of mind, but only if you choose the right policy. Here’s how to make sure you’re not left stranded… In the old days, car owners were expected to carry out their own repairs. They could do it too, but the electronic complexity of today’s cars has consigned that self-help idea to…
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