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Right-hand turns across traffic should be banned, research suggests

Published 11 June 2021
By Kieran Ahuja
Right-hand turns across traffic should be banned in the UK's cities in order to ease congestion and reduce emissions, research has suggested.
This weekend expected to be busiest of 2021 for UK’s roads

Busiest roads of 2021 expected this weekend

Around 11 million motorists are expected to take to Britain’s roads this weekend.
Published 26 May 2021
New traffic lights could spell less frequent stops for motorists

Smart traffic lights signal fewer stops

New smart traffic lights could cause motorists to wait less frequently at pedestrian crossings. 
Published 07 April 2021
Only a quarter of people say they will drive on Christmas day

Only 25% say they will drive for Christmas

Only a quarter of people of are planning a journey by car during the Christmas period, according to a recent study.
Published 03 December 2020
Expect 10% rise in school run traffic next week, says AA

Expect 10% rise in school run traffic next week

Nerves over public transport and restrictions on car sharing may lead to jams
Published 28 August 2020
The AA warns of The AA warns of back-to-school jamsback-to-school jams

The AA warns of back-to-school jams

Pop-up cycle lanes and wider pavements could cause ‘localised gridlock’ if parents chose to drive, warns the AA.
Published 24 August 2020
Milan introduces scheme to reduce traffic after lockdown

Milan's scheme to reduce post-lockdown traffic

The northern Italian city of Milan has introduced an ambitious scheme to reduce traffic on its roads after the coronavirus lockdown has ended.
Published 28 April 2020
Ancient road network costs UK economy £7bn per year

Ancient roads contribute to £7bn loss from traffic

A study published today has found that drivers on Britain’s roads spent an average of 115 hours in traffic last year, costing £894 per driver.
Published 09 March 2020

Revealed: the UK's most heavily congested cities

New traffic data analysis claims to have revealed most congested cities in the UK — and contrary to popular belief, London isn't top of the list.
Published 30 January 2020
Revealed: the most and least frustrating places to drive in Britain

Revealed: the UK's most annoying spots for drivers

New research claims to have found the places in the UK that are most likely to get on the nerves of British motorists
Published 18 June 2019
Chinese police officer piggybacks old man across busy road

Chinese policeman piggybacks old man across road

A Chinese police officer assisted an old man crossing a busy road, by carrying him piggyback-style across the street.
Published 07 June 2018
Ohio driver caught reversing at speed down congested highway

Video: Driver caught reversing at speed on highway

A US driver narrowly avoided having a major accident, after reversing at speed along a busy stretch of the US Route 33 highway in Ohio.
Published 07 June 2018

Road users to be encouraged to use M6 Toll

More road users will be encouraged to use the M6 Toll road at peak times, if new plans are officially given the go-ahead.
Published 06 June 2018