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    Optical illusions used to slow drivers down in London

    A programme in London aimed to slow drivers down using optical illusions has been rolled out across further locations in the capital after a successful trial. Virtual speed bumps have been painted on some of London's busiest roads and in

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    Popular Volkswagen Polo more polluting than a lorry

    Volkswagen's incredibly popular Polo supermini emits as much nitrogen dioxide pollution as a fully laden lorry, a study has revealed. Researchers at Leeds University's Institute for Transport Studies found that the diesel-powered Polo

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    Footage captures London motorist's epic driving fail

    This is the hilarious moment an idiotic motorist attempts to drive his car off after it has been wheel clamped. The man, who is allegedly a Transport for London employee, can be seen trying to drive away in his grey Toyota, seemingly without

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    TFL Introducing New ‘Baby On Board’ Style Badges For People With Invisible Illnesses

    Please RT pic.twitter.com/VxTNR42pc4— TfL Access (@TfLAccess) 30 August 2016 This is why Transport for London (TfL) are trialling new ‘badge cards’ to make other passengers aware of those unable to stand. For now, TfL is recruiting 1,000 people to take part in the European-first six-week trial to assess how successful it is for passengers to use as well as the reactions of others.  Those trialling it will also be given a card that can be shown to TfL staff. It’s a big move by TfL, and is in re

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    Highway chiefs recommend removing white lane markings

    Credit: Geograph New research has led to white lines being removed from busy roads across the country. According to new data, roads without markings are reducing the average speed of a vehicle by

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    Star-shaped road marking sparks confusion in Dagenham

    A bizarre star-shaped road marking at the junction of Gale Street, Rugby Road and Ivy House Road in Dagenham, Essex, has been removed after road users complained that it was "confusing" and

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    Rail station parking fees hiked after fare increase

    Rail commuters have expressed outrage following increased car parking charges at stations just days after train fares rose by an average of 4.2 per cent. The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association said that passengers were being treated as