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New figures released by the European Commission have revealed that the UK had the fewest road traffic fatalities per one million inhabitants in 2018, the lowest figure in Europe.

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The Government is considering a country-wide ban for parking on the pavements, alongside fines of over £100 for motorists who choose to flout these new laws.

Luke John Smith, The

Central Government has revealed plans to offer a new fund to help local authorities improve road surfaces.

ITV News reports:

More than £200 million will be allocated to English councils

New Freedom of Information data obtained by Confused.com reveals a whopping 905,172 potholes were flagged to councils across the UK in 2017/18, compared to 887,351 the previous year⁽¹⁾.

Motor insurers are now paying out £1m each day, according to new figures – and a surge in vehicle thefts is partly to blame.

Scott McGee, Insurance Times, reports:

Figures

Advanced safety features will become compulsory in the basic models of all vehicles sold across Europe, after new measures were approved by the European Commission.

The BBC reports:

Speed limiting

New government guidance has asked local councils to remove useless road signs in communities, and for all temporary signs to be given a ‘remove by’ date.

Tristan Shale-Hester & Hugo

A new government-funded trial has been launched, offering motorists a monetary incentive for choosing public transport rather than their cars.

Toyin Owoseje, The Independent, reports:

UK motorists could be paid thousands

Figures from a new survey show that almost 15% of drivers would not leave contact details if they hit a parked car.

The Express & Star reports:

Almost one in