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The drivers' champion: meet Britain's new traffic watchdog

Drivers rejoice — we have a new champion. His name is Anthony Smith, he’s 54 and he drives a Nissan Almera Tino people carrier
Published 30 March 2015
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How to beat the holiday traffic blackspots

With millions planning to visit family and friends on Tuesday, Dominic Tobin reveals how to escape Britain’s worst congestion blackspots ...
Published 22 December 2014
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News: Drivers warned of traffic jams on Friday, December...

Motorists have been told to expect traffic jams and big delays on British roads this Friday, December 19, as up to 20m cars hit the road for the Christmas...
Published 18 December 2014
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News: UK's worst roadworks hotspots revealed

If you ever get the feeling that Britain’s roads are awash with roadworks, temporary traffic lights and contraflows, the bad news is you’re right...
Published 21 October 2014
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News: Fake traffic policeman rumbled when he pulled...

A man who pretended to be a traffic policeman had a shock when he ordered a driver to stop, only to discover he was a real policeman in an unmarked...
Published 08 October 2014
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News: White lines may be rubbed out to stop drivers...

White lines in the centre of the road could become a thing of the past after new research found that removing them resulted in a reduction in the...
Published 26 August 2014
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Car clinic: how your sat-navs keep you up to date

Real-time traffic information fed to your sat nav claims to be able to help drivers avoid the worst of the jams.
Published 24 August 2014
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How to beat the bank holiday traffic jams

With 14m cars flooding Britain's arteries this weekend, Driving reveals the worst congestion hotspots and how to ensure they don't spoil your break...
Published 24 August 2014
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News: Most middle-lane hoggers to be found in London...

If the sight of a car hogging the middle lane of a motorway makes your blood boil, you’d best avoid London and the south-east of England...
Published 21 August 2014
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News: Chinese police force inconsiderate drivers to...

Anyone who has had to endure the glare of an oncoming car’s lights on main beam may consider China’s latest motoring punishment rough justice...
Published 07 August 2014
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News: Man builds toll road to help motorists avoid...

A businessman has built a mini-bypass to allow frustrated motorists to avoid a blocked road, and is charging them £2 to use it.
Published 04 August 2014