October 2007
30-10-07 Framework to deliver a new low carbon transport system
A new framework to deliver a transport system to support the economy and reduce carbon emissions was unveiled by Ruth Kelly today.[This information is held on an external site]
29-10-07 Road safety agency safeguards local bat life
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is working with conservation agencies to help protect local bats found roosting at its new £1.5 million multi-purpose test centre development in Kings Lynn.[This information is held on an external site]
26-10-07 DfT's Be Safe Be Seen campaign - children urged to be bright morning and night
As the clocks go back an hour on Sunday (28th October) the THINK! road safety campaign is reminding parents and children to Be Safe Be Seen as the nights draw in.[This information is held on an external site]
25-10-07 Highways agency asks drivers to take extra care as the clocks change
Summer time officially ends this weekend when the clocks go back by an hour and drivers travelling in the late afternoon will be using the roads at dusk instead of daylight..[This information is held on an external site]
25-10-07 Kelly announces new ways to beat motorway jams
An innovative traffic management system that cuts journey times and helps keep motorways moving is to be extended to other parts of the network, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announced today.[This information is held on an external site]
23-10-07 Highways Agency to demonstrate free traffic services to local businesses
Staff from the Highways Agency's National Traffic Control Centre will be on hand to help local businesses at an event at Towcester Racecourse on 06 November.[This information is held on an external site]
19-10-07 Top-up and stay safe say Traffic Officers
Highways Agency Traffic Officers will be out and about in the region over the next eight days to warn the public about the dangers of running out of fuel on the motorway.[This information is held on an external site]
19-10-07 Driver fined for ignoring the directions of a Highways Agency Traffic Officer
Drivers who think they can ignore traffic directions from the Highways Agency's uniformed Traffic Officers are being reminded that they could face a hefty fine and points on their licence. [This information is held on an external site]
19-10-07 DVLA consultation on smart card provisional driving licences
The DVLA has launched a public consultation on proposals for a trial of smart card provisional driving licences. The trial is scheduled to begin early in 2008 and will last up to 12 months.[This information is held on an external site]
15-10-07 Work starts on first motorway car share lane
Work has begun on a ground-breaking pilot scheme to build the first section of a dedicated High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on a UK motorway.[This information is held on an external site]
14-10-07 Successful exercise puts Holmesdale Tunnel safety systems to the test
A full scale, live emergency exercise successfully tested new fire and safety systems in the refurbished Holmesdale Tunnel last night (Saturday 13 October).[This information is held on an external site]
12-10-07 Highways Agency backing Young Cumbrians campaign
The Highways Agency is backing an innovative cross−border campaign to try to cut death and injuries among young road users in Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway.[This information is held on an external site]
12-10-07 New Government drive to tackle child road safety - new think! campaign targets parents for first time
Parents are being reminded: kids do as you do, not as you say, as part of a new THINK! road safety campaign aimed at driving down child road casualties, launched today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.[This information is held on an external site]
11-10-07 Personal travel planning can cut car use by 10 percent
More people walk, cycle and use public transport after using personal travel planning (PTP) schemes, research unveiled today by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton shows.[This information is held on an external site]
09-10-07 Highways Agency advises drivers to take care as heavy rain affects East and South East
The Highways Agency advises drivers to take extra care on the roads this afternoon, Tuesday 09 October, as the Met Office has forecast heavy rain in London, the South East and the East of England.[This information is held on an external site]
03-10-07 Government campaign highlights hidden dangers of speeding on rural roads
You are three times more likely to be killed on a rural road than an urban one whilst in a car warns a Government educational campaign launched today. [This information is held on an external site]
03-10-07 Limitations on driving hours to be relaxed to allow important movements of animals
Limitations on driving hours to be relaxed to allow important movements of animals.[This information is held on an external site]
01-10-07 Further £2m for lorry road safety enforcement
An extra £2million a year will be dedicated to the Government's ongoing drive to enforce road safety law for hauliers, focusing particularly on those undertaking international journeys.[This information is held on an external site]
01-10-07 New Code of Practice issued by Accredited Trade Associations
From 1 October 2007, unregulated companies and organisations who request vehicle registration information electronically from the DVLA must be members of a DVLA Accredited Trade Association.[This information is held on an external site]
01-10-07 Highways Agency launches severe weather alert to help goods vehicle drivers in East Midlands
A new system of alerts to warn lorry drivers about severe weather conditions has been launched by the Highways Agency in partnership with the Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association.[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]