Department for Transport
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Fleet Industry News 6 Nov 2019BVRLA monitoring scheme to mitigate risk of vehicle terrorism
The Rental Vehicle Security Scheme, launched in December 2018, was introduced by the Department for Transport to help mitigate the risk of vehicle terrorism.
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Environment News 22 Oct 2019Green number plates to identify zero emission cars
The Government has launched a consultation on introducing green number plates for zero emission cars.
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Environment News 16 Oct 2019Government wants full decarbonisation of transport sector
The Government says there is a need to go “further and faster” to reduce transport emissions to reach its net zero emissions target by 2050.
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Tax and Legislation News 7 Oct 2019Could EVs allow motorway speed limit rise to 80mph?
The Government says previous concerns over the impact an increase would have on pollution could need revisiting with a rise in electric vehicles (EVs).
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Fleet Industry News 3 Oct 2019
Defective brakes ‘leading cause’ of road accidents
Data from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveals that defective brakes contributed to a total of 3,894 accidents from 2013 to 2018.
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Fleet Industry News 27 Sep 2019
UK road casualty statistics labelled ‘disgraceful’
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced there were 1,784 reported road deaths in 2018, compared to 1,793 reported in 2017 – a 1% fall.
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General News 25 Sep 2019Competition for transport tech start-up funding
Innovative and tech-focused transport start-ups are invited to bid for a share of £960,000 in Department for Transport (DfT) funding.
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General News 10 Sep 2019MPs want ban on pavement parking
MPs on the Transport Committee have called for an outright ban on pavement parking across England and criticised the DfT for failing to take action.
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Environment News 10 Sep 2019Government announces funding to double rapid charge points
The first £70m of funding will create 3,000 new rapid charge points, more than doubling the number of rapid charge points across the UK by 2024.
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Latest Fleet News 3 Sep 2019Worst drivers in Britain revealed
Britain’s worst drivers have been revealed, with Halifax having the most motorists with penalty points on their licence, according to exclusive research by Vantage Leasing.
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Environment News 12 Aug 2019Extra £2.5m for electric vehicle chargepoints
The Government has allocated an additional £2.5 million to fund more than 1,000 new chargepoints on residential streets.
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Fleet Industry News 20 Jul 2019Local roads funding boost from DfT
The Department for Transport (DfT) is opening a £348 million funding competition to help improve local roads over the next four years.
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Environment News 9 Jul 2019Wireless and wifi EV charging projects receive Government cash
DfT has awarded almost £40m to 12 projects aimed at transforming the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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Fleet Industry News 17 Jun 2019New hedgehog road sign unveiled
Areas where accident rates are highest could benefit from a new sign that warns of hazards due to animals in the road.
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General News 10 Jun 2019
New noise camera trial to target noisy vehicles
The Government has commissioned a prototype noise camera to be tested at several locations over the next seven months.
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Environment News 10 Jun 2019E-bikes included in Cycle to Work scheme
Cycle to Work guidance has been updated to include e-bikes in an effort to help more commuters to make greener journeys.
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People News 29 May 2019Michael Ellis replaces Jesse Norman at DfT
Michael Ellis has been appointed as a transport minister at the Department for Transport (DfT), replacing Jess Norman who moves to the Treasury.
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Fleet Industry News 1 Apr 2019Government announces £201m road repair fund
Transport secretary Chris Grayling announces extra £50m for councils for potholes and flood resilience as well as £151m to reward best practice.
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General News 20 Mar 2019E-scooters pose road safety risk, says IAM RoadSmart
The road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned that the rise in the use of electric scooters alongside vehicles on UK roads will be bad news for road safety.
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Fleet Industry News 19 Mar 2019Traffic law review to prepare for new transport modes
Ministers say review, announced in its its Future of Mobility Urban Strategy, will pave the way for transforming the way people and goods will be moved around UK cities.
