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Highways England not liable for South Yorkshire smart motorway deaths

Highways England bosses will not face corporate manslaughter charges for deaths caused by two collisions on all-lane running sections of the M1 in South Yorkshire.

smart motorway 3 Feb

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Bank holiday traffic to double some journey times, warns RAC

An estimated 16.7m leisure trips are planned over the August bank holiday weekend, with data suggesting the South West could see the worst of the jams.

RAC 27 Aug

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Quality of road surfaces top priority for car and van drivers

Almost two thirds of drivers tell Transport Focus the maintenance of existing roads is more important than building new roads or adding lanes to existing ones.

potholes 27 Aug

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Highways England becomes National Highways as new CEO named

Nick Harris has been named as the new chief executive of Highways England, which is being renamed National Highways.

Highways England 25 Aug

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Fleet briefs: Latest from Avis, Radius and E-Training World

Avis Budget Group launches new leasing websites and Radius buys fleet management firm.

10 Aug

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Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Seven-in-10 drivers would like lower motorway speed limits in wet weather, according to new research from the RAC.

safety and risk management 2 Aug

Chris Boardman, Transport Commissioner, and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham

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Mayor says CAZ restrictions should apply to all major roads

Mayor of Greater Manchester has called for Government to consider minimum air quality standards for parts of the strategic road network to help curb emissions.

clean air zones 2 Aug

Unmarked HGVs record 3,500 road traffic offences

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Unmarked HGV catches motorists using mobile phones

Police driving an unmarked HGV cab have caught motorists on the motorway breaking the law, with 85 offences detected during a week-long operation.

safety and risk management 20 Jul

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Highways England meets KPIs but risks delays to future projects

Highways England has achieved all its targets in the last year, according to ORR's annual assessment, but needs to address delays with ongoing projects.

Highways England 19 Jul

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Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses

Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months.

Highways England 21 Jun

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Highways England shames M6 ‘litter louts’

Highways England has released video footage of the moment it caught vehicle occupants dumping rubbish at the side of the M6.

Highways England 3 Jun

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Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

The pledge comes as Highways England report claims all lane running smart motorways – which have no hard shoulder – are safer than other major roads.

smart motorway 21 Apr

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Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

Highways England has launched a new campaign advising drivers to “go left” if they break down on the motorway.

smart motorway 11 Mar

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PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has renewed his call for a ban on smart motorways after a collision involving a car and a HGV took place in South Yorkshire.

smart motorway 17 Feb

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CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

A coroner has asked the CPS to consider a charge of corporate manslaughter for Highways England after a woman was killed on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 11 Feb

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Large difference in regional performance of roads revealed

Differences in the regional performance of Highways England roads have been revealed in a new report from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Highways England 10 Feb

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Nick Harris named Highways England acting chief executive

Nick Harris has been appointed as Highways England’s acting chief executive, taking over from Jim O’Sullivan, when he steps down from the role.

Highways England 8 Jan

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Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

Highways England could be charged with manslaughter following the death of a 62-year-old woman on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 22 Dec

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At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers

One in three of all road fatalities and more than one in five of all casualties occur in driving-for-work collisions, a new landmark study suggests.

safety and risk management 14 Dec

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Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home

RAC suggests that fleets should expect quieter roads this Christmas, with 28% fewer leisure trips planned, despite the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

RAC 11 Dec

Highways England

Highways England not liable for South Yorkshire smart motorway deaths

Bank holiday traffic to double some journey times, warns RAC

Quality of road surfaces top priority for car and van drivers

Highways England becomes National Highways as new CEO named

Fleet briefs: Latest from Avis, Radius and E-Training World

Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Mayor says CAZ restrictions should apply to all major roads

Unmarked HGV catches motorists using mobile phones

Highways England meets KPIs but risks delays to future projects

Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses

Highways England shames M6 ‘litter louts’

Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

Large difference in regional performance of roads revealed

Nick Harris named Highways England acting chief executive

Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers

Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home

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Highways England

Highways England not liable for South Yorkshire smart motorway deaths

Bank holiday traffic to double some journey times, warns RAC

Quality of road surfaces top priority for car and van drivers

Highways England becomes National Highways as new CEO named

Fleet briefs: Latest from Avis, Radius and E-Training World

Reduce motorway speeds in wet weather, say drivers

Mayor says CAZ restrictions should apply to all major roads

Unmarked HGV catches motorists using mobile phones

Highways England meets KPIs but risks delays to future projects

Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses

Highways England shames M6 ‘litter louts’

Highways England to fast track smart motorway improvements

Highways England launches “go left” safety campaign

PPC renews call for smart motorway ban following another collision

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

Large difference in regional performance of roads revealed

Nick Harris named Highways England acting chief executive

Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death

At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers

Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home

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Multi-million pound cash boost for depot and cross-pavement charging

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