tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2022-07-11T10:54:50+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-to-check-vehicles-before-travelling-as-41500-breakdowns-caused-by-tyre-issues 2022-07-11T10:54:50+01:00

More than 41,500 people broke down on National Highways roads last year because of tyre issues � that is over 20% of all breakdowns.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rock-fans-heading-to-festival-can-avoid-the-highway-to-hell-by-following-national-highways-advice 2022-06-06T10:59:18+01:00

Festival goers looking to Rock and Roll All Nite at the Download Festival this year are advised to follow the signposted routes and not their sat navs for smoother and quicker journeys.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ambulance-crews-urge-drivers-to-respect-the-red-x 2022-02-22T11:48:46+00:00

National Highways and ambulance crews ask drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to reach incidents and treat casualties.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tv-hosts-suzi-and-ortis-star-in-new-road-safety-campaign 2022-01-25T12:03:58+00:00

Suzi Perry and Ortis Deley have teamed up to urge drivers to get a better understanding of smart motorways.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/increased-risk-of-deer-collisions-as-clocks-go-back 2021-10-29T11:47:00+01:00

National Highways and British Deer Society warn drivers to be extra vigilant for deer on or near roads after the clocks go back this weekend

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-officers-helping-to-keep-staycation-traffic-moving-on-key-holiday-route 2021-07-27T13:52:18+01:00

Highways England is pulling out all the stops to keep traffic moving on the A30 this summer

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drop-in-for-a-visit-but-dont-drop-your-litter 2021-06-16T11:49:17+01:00

As drivers take to the South West for their domestic holidays, Highways England is issuing advice to keep the region’s roadsides clear of litter.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/taking-to-the-roads-this-may-bank-holiday 2021-05-26T10:54:00+01:00

If you're using your vehicle for the first time in a while this May bank holiday, Highways England Traffic Officer Dave Harford has some important advice.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/taking-to-the-roads-for-the-first-time-in-a-while-heres-some-advice-from-a-highways-england-traffic-officer 2021-03-30T14:40:36+01:00

If you haven’t driven for a while due to lockdown, check that your car is safe before you travel.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/go-left-highways-england-launches-biggest-ever-motorway-safety-campaign 2021-03-10T13:41:26+00:00

If you break down - go left! That’s the message today from Highways England as it launches its biggest ever campaign to help drivers feel safer on the country’s motorways.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/operation-brock-to-be-deployed-in-kent-tonight 2020-12-21T19:22:53+00:00

Highways England has tonight repeated calls to drivers not to travel to Kent as the border to France remains closed.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/live-test-of-eu-exit-contingency-plans-on-m20-in-kent 2020-12-03T14:26:19+00:00

Plans to keep traffic moving in Kent in the event of cross-Channel disruption will undergo a live test next week.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/shocking-footage-reveals-dangers-of-not-paying-attention-in-roadworks 2020-11-18T09:09:33+00:00

6,500 vehicles have driven into roadworks in the last three years and reported abuse cases have risen by 10%, despite lower traffic flows in 2020.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/caught-on-camera-10000-tailgaters-spotted-in-just-two-weeks 2020-11-03T10:55:02+00:00

Almost 10,000 vehicles were caught tailgating in the first two weeks of new cameras being tested to clamp down on the offence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/haulier-backing-highways-england-safety-calls-after-runaway-tyre-smashes-into-hgv 2020-07-09T16:25:33+01:00

Drivers urged to check vehicles before setting off

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/check-your-vehicle 2020-01-21T10:31:00+00:00

Highways England is calling on drivers to commit to checking their vehicles on a more regular basis as it reveals the most common day for breakdowns is a Friday.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/meet-the-families-keeping-motorists-moving-at-christmas 2019-12-18T14:30:31+00:00

It's going to be a real family Christmas at Highways England this year for the frontline staff helping to keep motorists safe on their Christmas Day travels.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/highways-england-prepares-for-first-cold-snap 2019-10-03T11:50:10+01:00

As temperatures reached a record-breaking high this summer, Highways England was busy preparing to keep drivers moving this winter.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-officers-ensure-happier-holidays-for-cornwall-motorists 2019-09-16T14:46:22+01:00

Highways England Traffic Officers help keep holidaymakers and other road users moving on the busy A30 in Cornwall, assisting more than 120 incidents over the past two months of the summer holiday season.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/student-drivers-urged-to-lighten-up-before-taking-to-the-road-as-freshers-season-starts 2019-09-16T12:01:43+01:00

New research suggests over half of students would potentially drive an overloaded car. Data shows 7 out of 10 students have driven while tired.