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Since 4th July, regulations allowing the use of rental e-scooters have come into effect. These trials will last a year and will be used to assess whether two-wheeled transport will reduce car traffic levels and how it impacts safety for all road users.

It has been confirmed that driving lessons and practical and theoretical tests will resume in England this July, with new rules set in place and time given for refresher lessons.

Insurance fraud is unfortunately on the rise and Insurers are investing over £200 million a year in an effort to prevent this crime. Be Wiser invest significantly into ways to prevent as many instances of fraud as possible. Whilst we have made large steps forward it is not always possible to identify in every situation.

As McDonalds are known for speed and convenience, their new partnership with EV charging firm InstaVolt appears to be a great step for accommodating EV motorists.

Motorists were given a six-month extension on their MOT throughout the coronavirus crisis to ensure people stayed home as much as possible, but it has now been announced that mandatory MOT testing is to be reintroduced on the August 1st.

Research has found that many are planning holidays as we wait to hear the next government announcement regarding lockdown restrictions.

Motorway speed limits through roadworks may rise to 60mph due to drivers’ frustration with congestion.

Following an open letter from Hydrogen Strategy Now, the government are considering the future of hydrogen power in the UK.

The Highway code states that drivers should be checking their cars on a weekly basis, and this is more important than ever given the current hold on MOTs due to coronavirus. However, one in ten drivers never check their vehicle for problems.