June 2008
30-06-2008 Announcement of traffic arrangements for formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Traffic access arrangements for the 2008 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Northamptonshire have been announced. [This information is held on an external site]
20-06-08 Summer campaign launched to help holidaymakers travelling to the South West
A new leaflet and advertising campaign is being promoted to encourage holidaymakers to plan their journeys to the South West of England and avoid the worst congestion spots at peak travel times.[This information is held on an external site]
20-06-08 SATURDAY DRIVING TESTS
Have you booked and paid for a practical test for a Saturday since November 1st 2005?[This information is held on an external site]
17-06-08 Saturday Driving Tests
Have you booked and paid for a practical test for a Saturday since November 1st 2005? If yes, you may be eligible for a refund of the extra fee.[This information is held on an external site]
17-06-08 Highways Agency Traffic Officers receive Police Commendations
Highways Agency Traffic Officers have received Police Commendations from North Yorkshire Police for their actions at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision.[This information is held on an external site]
16-06-08 A303 Stonehenge - Summer Solstice
Traffic on the A303 at Stonehenge is expected to be very busy on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June during the summer solstice celebrations.[This information is held on an external site]
12-06-08 Safety questions move up a gear
The safety questions asked by examiners at the start of the practical driving tests are moving up a gear. They have been revised and updated and from July 1 some additional questions will be included.[This information is held on an external site]
09-06-08 Motorists are advised to allow more time for their journeys during Download Festival weekend at Donington Park
People heading to the Download Festival at Donington Park, Leicestershire, this weekend are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event.[This information is held on an external site]
09-06-08 Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Devon and Cornwall
Summary of Roadworks in Devon and Cornwall[This information is held on an external site]
05-06-08 DVLA in 'Licence to Thrill' car giveaway
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) today launched a free prize draw to win a car for motorists renewing their vehicle tax - with three new cars up for grabs each month for a year.[This information is held on an external site]
04-06-08 Highways Agency at Bikefest UK this weekend - helping bikers to stay safe on the roads
"Great Roads, Great Rides", a free DVD from the Highways Agency, will be handed out to bikers and visitors to the second Bikefest UK at Donington Park, Leicestershire on Saturday 7 June.
04-06-08 Fuel prices demonstration,Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Highways Agency is advising drivers to be aware that a fuel prices demonstration is planned for morning rush hour tomorrow (Thursday, June 5, 2008) in Greater Manchester.[This information is held on an external site]
News
15-08-08 End of the road for driving test impersonators
Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their actions are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.
22-08-08 Jail sentences handed to motor fraudsters
The Driving Standard?s Agency (DSA) can reveal further success in their efforts to deal with individuals who fraudulently sit the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates.
07-08-08 Road casualties in GB 2007 - estimates for accidents involving alcohol
The Department for Transport has today published provisional statistics on accidents involving drinking and driving in Great Britain in 2007.[This information is held on an external site]