Prosecution regulations tightened on the use of hand-held mobile phones at the wheel.

• government strengthening existing laws making it illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving under virtually any circumstance

• follows public consultation which found that 81% of peop

Written statement to Parliament, addressing the strategic national need for more lorry parking and better services in lorry parks in England.

I wish to update the House on the joint initiative between the Department for Transport and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on planning reforms for lorry parking, a

Highways England is calling on drivers to do their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation's motorways as part of the Great British Spring Clean (28 May - 13 June) 

Litter presents a serious safety risk and besides being unsightly, it’s also a risk to wildlife and

HGV drivers reminded to get tested for COVID-19 early in their journey at one of 37 UK haulier advice sites providing tests.

• 235,000 hauliers now tested following requirements introduced by French government in December
• corona

To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the government unveils new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag.

• driving licences and number plates get a makeover to mark one year since the UK’

Highways England has tonight repeated calls to drivers not to travel to Kent as the border to France remains closed.

The company said any HGVs which arrive in Kent tonight will be diverted to Manston Airport to park.