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    Drivers could face fines for passing too close to cyclists

    A review by the Department for Transport into safety measures surrounding cyclists could see a mandatory overtaking distance introduced, in a bid to reduce injuries and prevent intimidating behaviour by car and van drivers. Currently the Highway

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    Government backtracks on plans to push new cars’ first MOT to four years to protect road safety

    Ministers say they have "put road safety first" as the government decides to maintain the period before a car's first MOT test at three years. This comes after the Department for Transport's (DfT) consulted with the public last

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    Top tips on getting your car ready for winter

    As winter draws ever closer, motoring experts Venson Automotive Solutions have put together top tips to keep you in check during a cold snap, with some handy advice from Venson. Firstly, you should always check your vehicle thoroughly before each

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    Traffic on Britain's roads has reached record levels

    Traffic has reached record levels as more miles than ever are covered on British roads. Department for Transport figures reveal that 320.5 billion miles were travelled by vehicles in 2016, which is two per cent more than the previous peak in

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    Bin lorries to get cameras to spot potholes in the making

    Bin lorries will be fitted with cameras in a bid to help councils spot potential potholes before they become a problem. The Department for Transport claimed the set-up would revolutionise the way the issue was dealt with, saying that the system

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    Government pays to end sat-nav wrong turns

    Whitehall is spending £3 million on charting the UK's roads to try to prevent vehicles going down unnavigable roads. With 200,000 miles of network covered, it will be the most detailed map of the UK

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    Government plans suggest new rules for driverless cars

    Users of driverless cars could be allowed to take their hands off the steering wheel whilst on the motorway in new plans from the government. Proposals published by the Department for Transport suggest a revamp of the Highway Code that also