New government plans have established that drivers may soon be allowed to park on double yellow lines given that they are there for a short period of time. Its reported that many are calling for a short 15 minute period that they are allowed to park on the double yellows, this could provide more parking spaces for short errands however surely there is a reason for double yellows being there in the start and it could become common that every 15 minutes there is a new row of cars parked upon them. (more…)
Double Yellow Parking Allowed?
IndiGO Green
As continual warnings of pollution continue to flash many people and companies alike are adopting some form of go green policy. One of our suppliers in Northampton have recently increased their amount of green vehicles adding Nissan Leaf Electric cars to the equation. Indigo Car Hire offer green electric vehicles at several locations including Heathrow and Edinburgh and we also can offer hybrid vehicles in several locations across the UK one of which being where we are based, Leeds. It only costs an estimated £1-2 to fully recharge one of the vehicles, green and money saving! (more…)
Classic Car Rally – St Gemma’s Hospice
The fantastic yearly event will be back in Leeds once again, the Classic Car Rally – St Gemma’s Hospice event. The popular classic car rally is hosted by St Gemma’s Hospice will take place on the 10th August at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds with association from the Leeds MG & Classic Car Club, a brilliant day for enthusiasts all over Yorkshire. Hand in hand with the car show there will be awards for the best in show along with plenty of stalls, raffles, entertainment and refreshments which are available for everyone to purchase. (more…)
How to Keep your Children Entertained on Long Trips
One of the hardest things to deal with when on holidays or when taking a long road trip is dealing with children’s impatience. Keeping kids entertained when driving is something of a gift, however like a lot of things in life, a little preparation can go a long way. So, we’ve compiled a list of different ways to help you keep those kids happy and quiet when you trek across the countryside in peace and silence. (more…)
Planet Saving Tyres
A scheme relating to tyres will give motorists the peace of mind that they are helping the planet. Forty million wasted car and van tyres are brought about each and every year with until now no real solution to get rid of them other than the majorly polluting tyre graveyards, now however there is a responsible way of disposing of them. Driver where often unaware what happened to their tyres when they got taken off their car but now however if they go to responsible retailer they can be confident that the tyres will be disposed of legally and in a more environmentally friendly manner than previous. (more…)
Dangers Of Driving A Car Abroad
In the next three months it’s predicted that 33% increase of Brits plan on taking their car abroad according to new research. This can pose certain dangers to drivers with many unintentionally breaking the rules of the road in the country they are driving within. In different countries there is often different road signs and legal requirements in terms of what motorists should have on their car or carry in their car which are a must by law.
Don’t believe me? In France, Croatia, Italy and Norway it is compulsory for drivers to carry a warning triangle which research has revealed that 39% of people planning to drive there do not know or intend to carry one. Some other required items that drivers must carry include documentation, proof of ownership, a GB sticker on the car and several other requirements that people just simple don’t know about. The research has highlighted a particularly scary factor where many Brits could get caught off guard by laws they don’t know.
Beware before you travel, carry out maintenance on your car check the simple things like tyre pressure and treads as well as oil and water, you definitely don’t want to breakdown abroad. Another thing is to do your research before you leave as you can receive points and fines for some of these offences which at the least will be a major inconvenience, it’s advised that you carry a reflective jacket, first aid kit and extra safety items as they are often required in several European countries. Finally tell your insurer before you set off to make sure you are covered as you may be shocked to find that you often won’t be and will be completely liable of an accident on foreign soil.
Tackling Leeds Bridgewater Place Wind Issue
A skyscraper nicknamed The Dalek or rather Bridgewater Place is an office and residential building and still holds the title of the tallest building in Yorkshire since 2005 September, the building was said to be cutting edge architecture at the time of its build with many architects working tirelessly on the design. That same design however has caused the building to be under fire for quite some time now and it’s not just because of how it looks, the building is dangerous.
The dangerous skyscraper doesn’t pose the threat in the usual structural ways, the threat that has arisen from this huge building is wind. Wind is known to snap around the building due to its narrow circular front which causes extreme conditions for the road just below, the danger came to limelight when Ed Slaney in March of 2011 was killed because of the building. The 32 story building created winds so strong it lifted a lorry and threw it in the direction of passer-by Ed Slaney who was tragically killed by the incident, a further inquest into the death to establish the full events has taken place on 26th and 27th June 2013 yet we are still awaiting the outcome.
Leeds council has officially blamed the tower for a “number of incidents” since its construction in 2007, the council are tirelessly looking for a solution for the problem and are working with a number of scheme to tackle the issue. A team has been put together in order to get this issue solved before another serious accident can take place. A wind tunnel test proved that the current conditions of the building did not pass the commonly accepted pedestrian comfort or safety criteria making the building a dangerous structure indeed. Leeds city council are preparing to cough up a large amount of cash in order to get it tackled before it gets out of hand.
Road Casualty Figures Drop
Finally, some good news. It was revealed by the department of transport that last years casualty figures were the lowest they have been since the record began which is all the way back in the mid-twenties. Year on year the number has continued to fall, in 2011 the figure went from 1901 killed on the road to just 1,754 in 2012 which represented an 8% fall in the figure. All the other figures fell too but not as significantly, for instance things such as serious injuries had a 1% reduction, there was one other significant stand out figure however, motorcycle fatalities fell 9%. (more…)
Ban Door to Door School Runs Says Health Expert
Child obesity is a huge problem in the UK, everyone knows that and there is a lot being done to try tackle the issue so far with little success. Professor John Ashton, recently elected president of the UK’s Faculty of Public Health has called for parents to be banned from driving their children all the way to the front gates of the school as making them walk even a bit would help tackle the obesity issue. This doesn’t mean stopping parents dropping their kids off at school as many parents have too due to the distance it just means to avoid dropping them off right at the front entrance. (more…)
Gatwick Eagerly Awaits 6m Passengers
Whilst many of us are preparing for our holiday’s staff at Gatwick are working their hardest and eagerly awaiting the expected six million passengers. The terminal is set to have splendid fun and entertainment in true summer style to welcome to the passengers passing through the airport, the expected influx is to be dated between 19th July and the 2nd September. Gatwick is always busy at this time of year but this is set to be a record breaker, let’s not forget that Gatwick is a single run way airport that see in excess of 34 million passengers a year. (more…)