Vehicle-mounted image recognition technology is being used on Britain’s roads to create ‘intelligent’ maps of roadside assets.
The situation we saw at Dover over the Christmas period was a “national embarrassment” and “must not be repeated.”
The ban, which came into effect at 11pm on Sunday 20th December, is expected to have a ‘devastating effect’ on the supply of food and other goods to Britain.
A runaway tyre which smashed into a truck on the UK’s M42 has prompted calls for better road safety.
Anyone getting behind the wheel too soon after having a festive drink could face serious consequences, such as a driving ban, criminal record, a hefty fine or a prison sentence.
The global logistics system found itself under increasing pressure resulting in non-EU truck drivers being exploited.
The ‘How safe are the streets where you live’ survey questioned more than 1,700 members of the public, concluding that the majority of residents feel speeding is a problem in their area.
A leaked government document warns that the UK could soon see queues of 7,000 trucks in Kent with HGV drivers waiting two days to reach the border.
“The government’s plans present an opportunity to make cycling a more attractive option for private road users.”
New research has revealed that two thirds of people do not feel ready to share the roads with driverless vehicles.
A video showing a young boy seemingly driving a truck on a motorway in Northern Ireland has raised this question and many more after being shared on social media.
With reports that UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak is considering raising the fuel duty by 5p per litre, it’s not just the nation’s drivers who will be impacted. Logistics businesses – and the wider economy – would also feel the pressure.