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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has undertaken research into the feasibility of using connected vehicle technology to alert motorists to the presence of a wrong-way driver.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has undertaken research into the feasibility of using connected vehicle technology to alert motorists to the presence of a wrong-way driver.
This briefing paper explains the policies of successive governments towards the designing of vehicle excise duty (VED). It gives information as to the exemptions and how the Government enforces its collection. It also describes the most recent changes to VED
This briefing paper explains the policies of successive governments towards the designing of vehicle excise duty (VED). It gives information as to the exemptions and how the Government enforces its collection. It also describes the most recent changes to VED
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on instructing external legal firms to defend claims relating to vehicle damage caused by potholes; and whether she plans to review the (a) cost-effectiveness of such arrangements and (b) impact on claimants seeking compensation...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department provides to local authorities on instructing external legal firms to defend claims relating to vehicle damage caused by potholes; and whether she plans to review the (a) cost-effectiveness of such arrangements and (b) impact on claimants seeking compensation...
The Department does not provide guidance to local authorities on this matter.
Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 places a statutory duty on highway authorities to maintain public highways. Dealing with compensation claims due to defects such as potholes on the highway network is entirely the responsibility of the relevant highway authority.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of (a) differences in vehicle excise duty between electric and petrol vehicles and (b) the impact of those vehicles on road conditions and associated maintenance costs.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of (a) differences in vehicle excise duty between electric and petrol vehicles and (b) the impact of those vehicles on road conditions and associated maintenance costs.
Vehicles used or kept on public roads pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017 pay a variable first year VED rate according to the emissions of the vehicle, before moving to a standard annual rate after the first year.
From 1 April 2025, the VED first year rates have also changed to support the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs), with higher rates for higher emitting hybrid and petrol/diesel vehicles, and the lowest rate for zero emission cars being frozen until 2029/30.
The increasing weight of all road vehicles, both EVs and their petrol and diesel counterparts, is one of many factors affecting the condition of our roads. It is the much heavier commercial vehicles, rather than passenger vehicles, that cause the most wear and tear to road surfaces and other highway structures.
When making changes to the tax system, the Government considers a range of trade-offs, such as complexity in the tax system and administrative burdens.
The Government annually reviews the rates and thresholds of taxes and reliefs to ensure that they are appropriate and reflect the current state of the economy. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the public finances.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of road wear caused by (a) motorcycles and (b) other vehicle types; and whether she plans to update future VED banding.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of road wear caused by (a) motorcycles and (b) other vehicle types; and whether she plans to update future VED banding.
The Treasury has not made a specific assessment of the contribution of motorcycles to road wear compared with other vehicle types.
There are no current plans to make changes to VED banding. The Chancellor makes decisions about taxation at fiscal events in the context of public finances.
The Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, establishes a new policy direction for the UK. It sets targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
The Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, establishes a new policy direction for the UK. It sets targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
There will be a General Debate on reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency on 23 April 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP (Liberal Democrat, Mid Dorset and North Poole).
There will be a General Debate on reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency on 23 April 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP (Liberal Democrat, Mid Dorset and North Poole).
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Vehicle Excise Duty changes on motorists in areas experiencing significant road maintenance issues, including potholes.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Vehicle Excise Duty changes on motorists in areas experiencing significant road maintenance issues, including potholes.
The Consolidated Fund receives the proceeds of VED along with most other tax revenues to support public services and investment in infrastructure, including vehicle infrastructure and road maintenance.
To support motorists, by 2029/30, the government has committed over £2 billion annually for local authorities to repair, renew and fix potholes on their roads – doubling funding since coming into office.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to strengthen penalties for uninsured driving following the Road Safety Strategy consultation; and what their timetable is for implementation.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to strengthen penalties for uninsured driving following the Road Safety Strategy consultation; and what their timetable is for implementation.
The Government published a consultation on motoring offences alongside the Road Safety Strategy on 7 January 2026. It is split into four sections, exploring drink and drug driving, non-seatbelt use, failure to stop and report, and introducing new penalties for certain offences and other road traffic matters, including whether the minimum penalties for driving without motor insurance should be increased.
Once the Motoring Offences Consultation concludes, we will confirm any changes to the policy on penalties for driving uninsured.
The timelines for bringing forward any changes, including those relating to uninsured driving, will then depend on legislative time.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to assess whether national speed‑limit guidance remains adequate in light of changes to traffic volumes, vehicle technology and road‑safety developments; and when it intends to publish the updated guidance linked to the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy, including what...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to assess whether national speed‑limit guidance remains adequate in light of changes to traffic volumes, vehicle technology and road‑safety developments; and when it intends to publish the updated guidance linked to the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy, including what...
Work to update the Setting Local Speed Limits guidance is expected to commence shortly. No timetable has yet been set for the publication of the revised guidance.
This update will ensure the guidance remains aligned with current policy priorities and emerging evidence. The detailed scope and content of the updated guidance will be developed as that work progresses.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of roadside litter due to littering from vehicles; and what consideration her Department has given to (a) the level of fines for littering offences committed from vehicles, (b) the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of roadside litter due to littering from vehicles; and what consideration her Department has given to (a) the level of fines for littering offences committed from vehicles, (b) the...
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 18 March 2026 to PQ UIN 119681.
Letter dated 17/03/2026 from Baroness Blake of Leeds to Lord Pack regarding what road safety data will be monitored after the changes introduced by the Regulations come into force, as discussed during the debate on the Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. 2p.
Letter dated 17/03/2026 from Baroness Blake of Leeds to Lord Pack regarding what road safety data will be monitored after the changes introduced by the Regulations come into force, as discussed during the debate on the Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. 2p.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much and what proportion of Vehicle Excise Duty receipts was (a) allocated to and (b) spent on road repair and maintenance in the 2024-25 tax year.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much and what proportion of Vehicle Excise Duty receipts was (a) allocated to and (b) spent on road repair and maintenance in the 2024-25 tax year.
The Consolidated Fund receives the proceeds of Vehicle Excise Duty along with most other tax revenues to support public services and investment in infrastructure, including vehicle infrastructure and road maintenance.
The Government is going well beyond its promise to fix an additional one million potholes per year, by providing funding to fix the equivalent of more than seven million extra potholes in 2025/26 in England.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that local authorities pay compensation to motorists whose vehicles are damaged by potholes.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that local authorities pay compensation to motorists whose vehicles are damaged by potholes.
Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 places a statutory duty on highway authorities to maintain public highways.
Dealing with compensation claims due to defects such as potholes on the highway network is entirely the responsibility of the relevant highway authority.
The Department cannot comment on individual claims for vehicle damages arising from alleged defects on the highway. Such matters are for resolution between the claimant and the relevant highway authority.
Where parties cannot agree, it is for the court to determine whether the local highway authority has met its duty under Section 41 and exercised reasonable care in maintaining the highway.
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Road Safety Strategy was published in January 2026.
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Road Safety Strategy was published in January 2026.
The Government have done a great deal of work in collaboration with the Home Office on road policing. We know that this strategy will be effective only if there is enforcement. I cannot instruct chief constables on how they deploy their resources, but we are determined to work in partnership...
The Government have done a great deal of work in collaboration with the Home Office on road policing. We know that this strategy will be effective only if there is enforcement. I cannot instruct chief constables on how they deploy their resources, but we are determined to work in partnership...