A traditional Chinese building, a cinema, and an aircraft are just some of the unusual features found in the middle of Britain’s roundabouts. Now motoring experts from Leasecar.uk have scoured the length of the country to reveal five weird and wonderful traffic island centre pieces. Continue reading Lord of the Rings: Britain’s quirkiest roundabouts
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Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
With thousands of us hitting the road before Christmas – and flood warnings being issued across the country – motoring experts have given advice on driving safely. Continue reading Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
Traffic Scotland: Be prepared for winter driving
Are You Ready for Winter?
Traffic Scotland is here to ensure road users are provided with current and reliable information regarding the Trunk Road Network. We aim to ensure the travelling public have all available facts to make an informed decision about their journey. Continue reading Traffic Scotland: Be prepared for winter driving
Do the headrest test
Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test this Injury Prevention Day (today, 15 August). Continue reading Do the headrest test
Is Scotland a nation of bad drivers?
It takes motorists in Scotland just one week for bad driving habits to start after passing their test, according to a recent survey carried out by Accident Advice Helpline. Continue reading Is Scotland a nation of bad drivers?
Safety First
First MOT Test to remain at three years
Ministers put road safety first as they today decided to maintain the period before a car’s first MoT test at 3 years. The move comes after a Department for Transport consultation last year to consider changing the wait before the first test to 4 years. Continue reading Safety First
Driving from home this Christmas? Check your tyres before you leave
It’s Christmas time and that means cars loaded up with family, friends and – of course – luggage and presents. Chances are there’s also going to be more than one journey for most with some driving further than they would normally. With the weather and driving conditions likely to vary across different parts of the country, that means being prepared for anything and avoiding breakdowns is the key to arriving full of Christmas cheer. Continue reading Driving from home this Christmas? Check your tyres before you leave
Names top the wish-list for personalised number plates
Given the choice, 3 out of 4 motorists would wish for their own name on a number plate if they were given a personalised registration as a gift, according to a recent survey conducted by the DVLA. Continue reading Names top the wish-list for personalised number plates
Mascots kick off Phase 2 of 20mph rollout
Mascots from Hibs and Hearts joined 20mph ‘champion’ The Reducer, local politicians and officers from Police Scotland on the track at Meadowbank Sports Centre yesterday to mark the kick-off of the latest stage in Edinburgh’s rollout of slower speeds in residential and shopping streets. Continue reading Mascots kick off Phase 2 of 20mph rollout
20mph roll-out continues: next time it’s North
The city council’s rollout of 20mph speed limits for residential and shopping streets continues, with new signs and lines starting to be installed for Phase 2 from December. Continue reading 20mph roll-out continues: next time it’s North