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The ‘Go Left’ National Highways Breakdown campaign aims to improve road users’ awareness and confidence around what to do in the event of a breakdown on a motorway, including those without a hard shoulder.

The Government’s hard-hitting THINK! campaign is urging drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to give each other space and consideration in its latest road safety campaign.

Following an extremely positive response to its consultation, the Government intends to establish a Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) as soon as possible. The legal provisions needed to set up the Branch will be included in the upcoming Transport Bill. 

Transport for London (TfL) has been given expanded enforcement powers and has begun fining motor vehicles caught driving in mandatory cycle lanes and cycle tracks.

The Department for Transport has published its statutory guidance for local authorities outside of London on civil enforcement of bus lane and moving traffic contraventions. Following the BVRLA’s intervention, it includes clarity on how councils should handle representations from vehicle rental and leasing companies. 

The inaugural CV Week from the BVRLA is taking place from Monday 16 – Friday 20 May and will see the association sharing a suite of updates and thought leadership content dedicated to commercial vehicles.

The Department for Transport has announced its intention to improve the quality of UK roads and reduce the negative impact of potholes.

From 25 March 2022, motorists using a hand-held mobile phone for any purpose will be breaking the law. 

National Highways has launched a new campaign called ‘Space Invaders’ to raise awareness of hazardous close following and encourage behaviour change amongst all drivers to reduce tailgating. 

Following last month’s changes to The Highway Code, THINK! has launched a campaign to shift attitudes and encourage safer driving behaviours among road users. 

Following changes to the Congestion Charge that took place in December, the second phase came into effect on Monday 21 February 2022, updating the operating hours of the Charge. 

The Department for Transport has announced changes to legislation aimed at making heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly by permitting operators to use aerodynamic features and elongated cabs.