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Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). … Continue reading “Speedometer check and Automated Driving Systems changes – from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency”
Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland will be open from Friday 14th November 2025 During this time, nearby Tube stations such as Hyde Park Corner, Green Park and Knightsbridge are expected to be extremely busy with customers arriving at and leaving the event. These stations may be closed or exit-only during busy times to prevent overcrowding. If you … Continue reading “Friday 14th November to Thursday 1st January 2026 – Winter Wonderland”
New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services
250312 Letter updating members regarding Regular and Special Regular Protocol (UKCOA) Dear Member, UK-based coach operators running international services will see changes come into effect from 1 April 2025 as the Regular and Special Regular (RSR) Protocol replaces existing arrangements under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates primarily impact timetabled coach services … Continue reading “New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”
Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer 2025
Scheme will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and improvements to bus lanes in the area Construction programme planned to minimise disruption for local residents and businesses as much as possible, but there will be impact at times TfL launching a dedicated travel advice page closer to the start of these works. Roads … Continue reading “Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer 2025”
M20 – Operation Brock
When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on the M20 heading for the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel has nowhere to go. ‘Brock’ is a contraflow that can be set up overnight. It separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways and keeps the M20 and other local roads open … Continue reading “M20 – Operation Brock”