Bt Fleet News
Freight Transport Association publishes 2011 yearbook
In order to provide crucial understanding of the often highly complicated road transport laws, the Freight Transport Association has published its Yearbook of Road Transport Law 2011.
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Winter weather has deteriorated roads, claims IAM
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), a charity dedicated to better road safety standards, has warned that this winter's extreme weather may have had an even worse effect on the country's roads than the one before it.
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EU alters 2020 van emission targets
The European Parliament's environment committee (ENVI) has voted to alter future emissions targets, which were set for new vans.
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Brake survey reveals reckless driving on single carriageways
A joint survey performed by insurance giant Direct Line and road safety charity Brake has revealed horrifying statistics relating to single carriageway overtaking manoeuvres.
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Councils to be handed power to remap roads
Under new proposals set out by Local Regional Transport Minister Norman Baker, district councils are to be handed control over how their road networks appear on maps and satnav systems in order to help ease traffic congestion.
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CC Auto Pay saves London commuters £1 per day
As of 4th January, significant changes to London's congestion charge came into effect: daily charges increased from £8 - £10 per day, and cars emitting below 100g/km CO2 were declared exempt.
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Speed camera data to become publicly accessible by April
New proposals announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning will allow for better public access to speed camera data.
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Electric Vehicle Showcase to take place at National Motorcycle Museum in March
Taking place on 22nd March at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, the Electric Vehicle Showcase is a single day event, enabling delegates to obtain crucial information about electric vehicles and their support infrastructures.
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January 2011 commercial vehicle registrations summary
Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, commented: "Strong growth continues for van and truck registrations although uncertainty remains over the year ahead. A 50% rise in the van market and 60% for trucks is a good start to the year but next month's Budget could prove crucial if freight operators' concerns over fuel duty and access to credit for business investment are not addressed."
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Commercial Vehicle Show coming to Birmingham NEC in April
Established as the only specialist road freight transport exhibition in Europe this year, the Commercial Vehicle Show returns after a 3 year absence in April at the NEC centre, Birmingham.
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