July 2006
25-07-06 MOT Computerisation hits the 25 million mark!
VOSAs (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) computerised MOT test passed another major milestone earlier this month.[This information is held on an external site.]
25-07-06 New Name and Structure for Testing and Enforcement
VOSA is re-structuring its Testing and Enforcement work as a result of an organisational review.[This information is held on an external site]
25-07-06 Local Garage Receives Prestigious Award!
Burns Garage, an MOT garage station based in Rochdale, is set to receive an award after they completed the 25 millionth computerised MOT test. [This information is held on an external site]
21-07-06 Highways Agency advises drivers to stay hydrated
The Highways Agency is advising drivers to stay cool by remaining hydrated at all times. They advise drivers to keep their vehicles in good condition to avoid breaking down in hot weather. [This information is held on an external site]
21-07-06 Motorbike safety DVD launched
The Highways Agency is launching a DVD targeted at motorcyclists to help them ride safely on the UK's motorways and roads. [This information is held on an external site]
18-07-06 International pilot launched in the south-east
A pilot scheme to check the roadworthiness of heavy goods vehicles travelling abroad has been launched today. [This information is held on an external site]
18-07-06 New journey planner guide launched
The Highways Agency has today published a new guide, 'Think Ahead, Move Ahead', to using its real-time traffic information services to help plan drivers' journeys. [This information is held on an external site]
06-07-06 Road Traffic in Great Britain: Final 2005 estimates
The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on Traffic in Great Britain. [This information is held on an external site]
06-07-06 Department for Transport consults on ensuring Local Authorities keep traffic moving
New Government proposals that will ensure local authorities do all they can to tackle congestion and keep traffic moving on their roads were announced today by Transport Minister Gillian Merron.[This information is held on an external site]
05-07-06 Highways Agency asks for your views to improve M3, M4 and M25
The Highways Agency is seeking the public views on ways to improve journey reliability and reduce congestion on the approaches to London on the M3, M4 and on the section of the M25 between them (M25 J12 - 15)[This information is held on an external site]
03-07-06 Drivers should take care as high temperatures & heavy rain are forecast
As continuing high temperatures affect much of the UK over the next few days, the Highways Agency strongly advises drivers to take drinking water with them on their journeys.[This information is held on an external site]
News
12-11-08 Highways Agency join forces at the emergency services show 2008
Staff from the Highways Agency will be on hand at this year's Emergency Services Show to showcase work they are doing to keep England's motorways and trunk roads moving.[This information is held on an external site]
13-11-08 Government steps up efforts to keep children safe
Government is taking a new approach to warning children about the dangers they can face on our roads.[This information is held on an external site]