Tag: driving
Tightening of restrictions on using hand held phones while driving
The UK Government is tightening up restrictions on using hand held phones while driving and has made it illegal to use one in just about all circumstances.
It is already illegal to text or...
Driving – tyre check tips
If you are a car driver then these simple tips are intended to help keep you safely on the road.
Tyre Tips for a smooth drive
All drivers can have a smoother drive whether they are...
Guest Article from Edinburgh’s Worst Drivers…
Some of you will already have discovered the Edinburgh Worst Drivers Facebook page. We really like the way it exposes some of the bad driving that we ourselves observe around the city streets.
We asked...
Cars – The Evolution of the Hot Hatch
Young drivers, often with no family and free of responsibility, will usually find the vehicle of their dreams in a small, two-door car with just enough zip to keep things interesting. No need for...
Police put on roadshow for young drivers this summer
MODIFIED VEHICLE ROADSHOW FOR YOUNG LOTHIAN DRIVERS
Lothian and Borders Police are hosting a series of road shows across East and Midlothian to highlight the dangers of vehicle modification to young drivers.
The events, which will...
Road safety campaign rolled out
"Drive Safe, Cycle Safe", has been launched today by a multi agency group aiming to reduce the number of road traffic incidents involving cyclists on the city's roads and streets.
Streets Ahead Road Safety in Edinburgh,...
Drivers – watch your speed in Holyrood Park
Historic Scotland, the City of Edinburgh Council and Lothian and Borders Police have joined forces to raise drivers’ awareness and reinforce measures to protect and preserve the natural beauty of Holyrood Park.
Historic Scotland has...
Plan ahead for your journey this Christmas
The travelling public was urged to check their journeys in advance today as more freezing weather and snow showers were forecast up until Christmas Day. The Met Office predicted further freezing temperatures across the...
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