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Charging of foreign lorry drivers in UK moves a step closer04/09/2013 The charging of foreign hauliers in the UK has moved a step closer with the announcement that Northgate Public Services has been appointed to develop and operate the foreign operator payment system for the HGV Road User Levy. |
TfL to ban unsafe lorries from London’s roads04/02/2014 Transport for London (TfL) has set out plans to make lorries safer for cyclists. |
Dangerous lorries could be banned from London30/07/2014 Dangerous lorries on the capital’s streets could be banned from next year after Transport for London (TfL) launched a new consultation. |
Unsafe lorries will be banned from London’s roads09/02/2015 Lorries without safety equipment will be banned from London’s roads in an effort to protect cyclists and pedestrians. |
Rogue lorries will be banned from London03/06/2015 A ban on unsafe lorries in London will come into effect from 1 September 2015. |
Ban on unsafe lorries comes into effect01/09/2015 A ban on unsafe lorries has come into effect in London from today (1 September 2015). |
Unsafe lorries targeted by new partnership14/10/2015 The new London Freight Enforcement Partnership has been setup to take unsafe lorries off London’s streets. |
Trial leads to reduction in lorry journeys on UK roads06/09/2016 A pilot scheme on Britain’s roads has seen a reduction of up to 90,000 lorry journeys, leading to cleaner air and reduced congestion. |
Highways England uses VR to expose blind spots26/04/2018 Highways England is using virtual reality to raise commercial drivers’ awareness of their blind spots – particularly those from abroad – and reduce the risk of incidents. |
Highways England U-turns on classification as A14 bypass opens early
UK law commissions publish second autonomous vehicle consultation
Highways England switches lights back on after casualties rise
50% reclaimed asphalt pavement used on SRN for the first time
Coroner calls for review of hard shoulder closures after fatal crash
