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Government To Simplify Home Charging For Electric Vehicle Owners
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a series of reforms aimed at making it easier for people without driveways to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home. Under the new proposals, the Government will consult on removing the current requirement for planning permission when installing cross-pavement charging gullies (channels that allow charging cables to pass safely under footpaths). It also plans to make charge points mandatory in all new covered car parks.
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UK Public EV Charging Network Expands By 23% In A Year
The UK’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network has grown by nearly a quarter over the past year, with 15,979 new charge points added since October 2024, according to data from Zapmap. The latest figures, published by the Department for Transport, show that the national charging network now comprises more than 86,000 charge points in total, with an average of one new public charger being installed every 33 minutes.
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UK Reviews Headlight Glare Amid Growing Driver Complaints
As darker evenings set in, the UK government is intensifying its review of headlight brightness amid rising concerns from motorists about being dazzled by oncoming vehicles. Officials are considering updates to headlight regulations and tougher action against the illegal sale of excessively powerful bulbs.
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Surge In Rodent-Related Car Damage Across The UK
Motorists across the UK are increasingly reporting vehicle damage caused by rodents, with a sharp rise in insurance claims linked to rats, mice and other small animals. In 2024, claims for such incidents rose by 28%, as rodents were found nesting in vehicles, chewing through wiring, and even gnawing on seatbelts. The problem tends to worsen during the colder months, when animals seek warmth and shelter in vehicles, garages, and storage areas.
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Should Driving Lessons Be A Part Of The School Curriculum?
The Young Driver Foundation has suggested that driving education should be integrated into the national school curriculum before they turn 17 years old. This recommendation follows a survey involving 2,700 parents and grandparents across the UK, with the majority supporting the idea of teaching driving in schools.
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Urgent Road Safety Strategy Required As Casualty Figures Stall
New statistics from the Department for Transport show that 1,602 people lost their lives on Britain’s roads in the past year, with vulnerable users and young motorists continuing to face the greatest risks.
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Research Finds 95% Of Drivers Would Fail Their Theory Test Now
The vast majority of drivers in the UK would not pass their driving theory test if they were asked to sit it again, according to new findings from Direct Line motor insurance.
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Supermarket EV Chargers Surge By 34% In Just 18 Months
UK supermarkets have significantly expanded their electric vehicle (EV) charging provision, installing 1,001 new devices over the past year and a half, according to fresh analysis from Zapmap and the RAC.
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Tailgating Named Britain’s Most Irritating Driving Habit Once Again
Tailgating has once again been ranked the most annoying behaviour encountered on the roads, with more than a quarter of drivers citing it as their top frustration, according to new research by the AA.
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Don’t Be Fooled By This ‘Incredibly Convincing’ Text Scam
Drivers across the country are being urged to stay alert following the spread of a sophisticated text message scam. The fraudulent messages, which have already reached thousands of phones, claim the recipient has failed to settle a parking fine and warn that unless immediate payment is made via a link, extra charges could be added.
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