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More than half of drivers exceed 30mph limit, says DfT

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Department for Transport analysis found that 54% of drivers exceeded 30mph speed limits during free-flow conditions last year.
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Drink-drive crashes up 3% in 12 months

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There has been a 3% annual rise in the number of drink-drive crashes on Britain’s roads, new figures show.
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Motorway speed limits past roadworks to rise to 60mph

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Speed limits past motorway roadworks in England will be increased from 50mph to 60mph to cut journey times and ease drivers’ frustrations.
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Traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

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Road traffic is quickly returning to normal in the UK, with latest figures putting traffic this week at nearly 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
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Six health conditions drivers must declare to the DVLA

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If you suffer from certain illnesses or health conditions that could affect your driving, you’re required by the DVLA to inform them.
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Drivers facing petrol price rises as lockdown eases

Driving
The average price of fuel went up in June, ending three months of price drops as lockdown eased – but it's still cheaper than in January.
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Driving lessons in England to resume from July 4

Driving
Driving lessons will be allowed to resume in England and NI from early July, although no resumption has been announced for Scotland or Wales.
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Coronavirus: Can I drive during the lockdown?

Driving
With the coronavirus lockdown in effect, when are you allowed and not allowed to drive your car?
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Central London speed limit to be cut to 20mph next week

Driving
Roads in central London will see new 20mph speed limits imposed from next week, the Mayor of London has confirmed.
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Driving test change to boost accessibility

Driving
Video clips are to replace written scenarios in UK driving tests to make them more accessible.
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Will I need a permit to drive in the EU after Brexit?

Driving
The Department for Transport has issued guidelines for motorists driving on the continent during the transition period after Britain leaves the EU.
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Calls made for zero tolerance on drink-driving

Driving
Calls are being made for a zero-tolerance policy towards drink-driving as a recent study confirmed that alcohol-related deaths are on the rise in the UK.
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