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CE Dealer Team announces world-first gender equal World RX line-up
CE Dealer Team announces world-first gender equal World RX line-up For the first time in FIA World Rallycross Championship history, a gender equal full-season driver line-up will be represented on the 2022 grid by Construction Equipment Dealer Team. The talented duo of Klara Andersson and Niclas Grö...
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UK Government cracking down on companies that create potholes
UK Government cracking down on companies that create potholes Motorists will benefit from smoother journeys, better connected communities and reduced congestion, as the Government introduces new measures to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on the country’s roads after carrying out...
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Geo Connect Asia returns with more exhibitors, larger audience and eased restrictions
Geo Connect Asia returns with more exhibitors, larger audience and eased restrictions International events organiser Montgomery Asia announced today that Geo Connect Asia (GCA), the highly anticipated flagship geospatial and location intelligence industry trade show and conference for Southeast Asia...
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National Highways on course to deliver Smart Motorway safety upgrade
National Highways on course to deliver Smart Motorway safety upgrade The installation of new safety equipment on smart motorways without a permanent hard shoulder will be completed within the next five months, it was confirmed today. National Highways said it was on course to upgrade almost 100 safe...
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Rokbak RA30 and RA40 Articulated Haulers to featured at Hillhead 2022
Rokbak RA30 and RA40 Articulated Haulers to featured at Hillhead 2022 Rokbak is set to impress at this year’s Hillhead show with both its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on display from June 21st to June 23rd. The RA40 will be on Rokbak’s stand at N14, while the RA30 will be presented at the Molso...
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Hyundai set to showcase Heavy Quarry Equipment at Hillhead 2022
Hyundai set to showcase Heavy Quarry Equipment at Hillhead 2022 At Hillhead 2022, Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe will showcase its comprehensive range of heavy line equipment that has been purpose built for the Quarrying sector. Headlining is the HX480AL 48-tonne crawler excavator which makes...
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VolvoCE invests in Limach in Netherlands to drive electrification
VolvoCE invests in Limach in Netherlands to drive electrification The majority investment in Electric Special Technics B.V – which operates under the brand name Limach – complements Volvo CE’s long-term electrification roadmap and provides the opportunity to swiftly broaden the electromo...
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Driving forward decarbonisation with Shell
Driving forward decarbonisation with Shell Construction plays a vital role in enabling social and economic progress, but it must accelerate action on decarbonisation to meet the Paris Agreement objectives through participation in the just transition. We spoke to Raman Ojha, Vice President of Shell C...
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Siemens deploys Theum Worldwide for Knowledge Delivery
Siemens deploys Theum Worldwide for Knowledge Delivery In an era of radical change in which entire industries face the unprecedented challenge of transforming their processes to embrace a digital future, the ability to efficiently access and use corporate knowledge is critical to success. In a large...
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Doosan announces specifications for their five new Compact Wheel Loaders
Doosan announces specifications for their five new Compact Wheel Loaders Following the signing of an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, Doosan has confirmed the details of the new five model range of 3.5 to 5 tonne compact wheel loaders now available from the company. C...
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Trevi piles in to the new Rapid Transit MRT Line 7 in the Philippines
Trevi piles in to the new Rapid Transit MRT Line 7 in the Philippines The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT Line 7) is a rapid transit line under construction in the Philippines, developed by San Miguel Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest and most diversified conglomerates, through its subsidi...
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The UK Construction Industry is still smiling
The UK Construction Industry is still smiling Cost pressures, inflation, materials and skills shortages, pipeline delays and now the threat of recession – it’s a wonder the construction industry in the UK has not gone to lay down in a darkened room. And yet, not only is the sector continuing to oper...
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MIT develops portable Desalination Unit to transform Seawater into Drinking Water
MIT develops portable Desalination Unit to transform Seawater into Drinking Water MIT researchers have developed a portable desalination unit, weighing less than 10 kilograms, that can remove particles and salts to generate drinking water. The suitcase-sized device, which requires less power to oper...
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Survey and Inspection Equipment supplier Ashtead Technology joins Survey Association
Survey and Inspection Equipment supplier Ashtead Technology joins Survey Association As a leading equipment rental provider, Ashtead Technology has joined The Survey Association as a supplier of rental equipment to the survey and inspection industry. The Survey Association is the trade association f...
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AUSA expands in Australia with Ahern to distribute all-terrain machines
AUSA expands in Australia with Ahern to distribute all-terrain machines AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has signed an agreement with Ahern Group, the parent company of Ahern Rentals, Snorkel and Xtreme, among others, to distribute its dumpers, all-terrain forklifts...
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Liebherr enhances MyLiebherr online portal
Liebherr enhances MyLiebherr online portal The homepage of the MyLiebherr online portal has a new look. Thanks to the modern design users benefit from a clearly structured, intuitive user interface and a clearly arranged homepage. Optimised and additional features round off the design update. Findin...
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CIRIA guidance driving the implementation of Natural Flood Management
CIRIA guidance driving the implementation of Natural Flood Management CIRIA is delighted to announce the launch of the widely anticipated Natural Flood Management Manual (C802) at a webinar supported by the Environment Agency hosted on 10 May 2022. Natural flood management (NFM) is a tool to help re...
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Yanmar gearing up for Hillhead 2022
Yanmar gearing up for Hillhead 2022 Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA is set to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. The team will be located on stand V3 throughout the three-day event, which takes place at the Hillhead Quarry in Derbyshire between 21-23 June. Renow...
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DJI introduces powerful Mini 3 Pro sub 249g Camera Drone
DJI introduces powerful Mini 3 Pro sub 249g Camera Drone DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today releases DJI Mini 3 Pro, its most powerful lightweight and portable camera drone. Weighing less than 249 grams to be policy-friendly in many regions and countries...
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Yotta celebrates continued momentum in Connected Asset Management
Yotta celebrates continued momentum in Connected Asset Management Yotta, a leading global connected asset management and services provider, continues to enjoy significant momentum across multiple service areas, from highways management, street lighting, environmental services, and street works contr...
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Grupo Palmero in Argentina representing Metso Outotec aggregate solutions
Grupo Palmero in Argentina representing Metso Outotec aggregate solutions Metso Outotec and Grupo Palmero have signed a distribution contract concerning aggregate crushing and screening solutions for Argentina. Palmero will be the new local provider of Metso Outotec fixed plant and mobile equipment,...
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Lancashire Council fined after Highways Team develop Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome
Lancashire Council fined after Highways Team develop Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome Lancashire County Council has been fined £50,000 after several employees carrying out work in the highways department developed a debilitating nerve condition, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), as a result of a failur...
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Safe Digging in Roadbuilding
Safe Digging in Roadbuilding The roadbuilding industry is more committed to safe digging than it has ever been, according to Richard Broome, MD at LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource. Below, Richard shines a spotlight on the state of best practices within the industry. The dangers o...
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First Tadano AC 4.080-1 all terrain crane sets to work for Härzschel in Germany
First Tadano AC 4.080-1 all terrain crane sets to work for Härzschel in Germany “It almost seems as though the Tadano AC 4.080-1 was made for us specifically – the cutting-edge crane is simply perfect for our fleet,” explains Manfred Härzschel, authorized representative and founder of the Cloppenbur...
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JCB pothole technology wins two prestigious industry awards
JCB pothole technology wins two prestigious industry awards Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s use of pioneering JCB technology to fix potholes quickly and permanently has won two prestigious industry awards. JCB and Stoke-on-Trent City Council won the Judges Merit Award and were also highly commended in...
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Gilbarco Veeder-Root driving hydrogen refuelling solutions with PDC Machines
Gilbarco Veeder-Root driving hydrogen refuelling solutions with PDC Machines Gilbarco Veeder-Root today announces a strategic technology partnership with PDC Machines, to bring best-in-class hydrogen refuelling solutions to market. Their strategic mission is to become a pioneer in enabling future hy...
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Umm Al Quwain transitions to BricsCAD to boost Urban Planning efficiency in UAE
Umm Al Quwain transitions to BricsCAD to boost Urban Planning efficiency in UAE The Urban Planning Department of the Government of Umm Al Quwain, located in the northern part of the United Arab Emirates, regulates all housing and building structures within the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, in line with...
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Tackling loneliness at work
Tackling loneliness at work Loneliness is the focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place from the 9th-15th May 2022. Alex Minett, Head of Products and Markets at CHAS looks at how employers can tackle this issue as part of the wider mental health agenda. Who is affected by...
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TREVIICOS constructs Load Bearing Elements for Tower project in Boston
TREVIICOS constructs Load Bearing Elements for Tower project in Boston Between September 2021 and February 2022, TREVIICOS, the American branch of the Trevi Group, has been involved in the South Station Tower project in Boston. This project is part of the South Station Air Rights Project, which incl...
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GM and INRIX create SaaS Road Safety Solution for Transportation Planners
GM and INRIX create SaaS Road Safety Solution for Transportation Planners General Motors and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced a collaboration to develop safety solutions to help transportation and planning agencies achieve road safety goals. Avai...
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Federal Highway Administration awards Iteris funding for Smart Mobility initiative
Federal Highway Administration awards Iteris funding for Smart Mobility initiative Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, has announced that it has received funding under its indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Fede...
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CEMEX invests in ObraLink Automated Concrete Monitoring Technology
CEMEX invests in ObraLink Automated Concrete Monitoring Technology CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that CEMEX Ventures, its corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, is investing in ObraLink, a start-up that has developed a forecasting technology that monitors concrete during its pouring a...
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CASE announces new D-Series Mini-Excavator 20-model range
CASE announces new D-Series Mini-Excavator 20-model range CASE Construction Equipment today launched the new Mini-Excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from 1-tonne to 6-tonne, including 2 electric models. In addition to the range offering a complete line-up of machines that delive...
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HAUC(UK) to promote Climate Change with Welsh Deputy Minister’s presentation
HAUC(UK) to promote Climate Change with Welsh Deputy Minister’s presentation Lee Waters MS, the Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Climate Change, will give a keynote presentation at this year’s HAUC(UK) Annual Convention on the 18th and 19th May. HAUC(UK) brings highway authorities, utili...
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SNC-Lavalin and Kier Highways prequalify for £2.7bn Birmingham Highways PFI tender
SNC-Lavalin and Kier Highways prequalify for £2.7bn Birmingham Highways PFI tender Following the commencement of the procurement process in February this year, Birmingham Highways Ltd (BHL) has formally invited two prequalified to tender for the restructured £2.7bn Birmingham Highways PFI contract:...
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TRL Speed Management Tool set to deliver reduced Road Casualty in LMIC Countries
TRL Speed Management Tool set to deliver reduced Road Casualty in LMIC Countries TRL has been awarded a prestigious grant by the World Bank’s Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) to develop ways of implementing its Speed Management Assessment Tool (SMAT) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Th...
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New Search Strategies improve Computational Cost of the Bicycle-Sharing Problem
New Search Strategies improve Computational Cost of the Bicycle-Sharing Problem Bicycle sharing is an attractive zero-carbon transportation option for a world that is being increasingly disrupted by climate change. But bikes need to be restored at bike ports every now and then. Calculating the optim...
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Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies debuts the SD1 Electric Truck
Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies debuts the SD1 Electric Truck Solo Advanced Vehicle Technologies (Solo AVT), the vehicle hardware company revolutionizing the freight transportation industry, today revealed the design and specifications of the SD1, its long-haul battery-electric Class 8 truck tail...
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How AI is used in Construction
How AI is used in Construction Artificial Intelligence has been the buzzword of this century – It is an advanced technology applied to various fields to automate tasks and substitute human-initiated activities. Artificial intelligence has also found its application in the construction industry...
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It’s down to the insurance sector to accelerate the transition to driverless vehicles
It’s down to the insurance sector to accelerate the transition to driverless vehicles Driverless vehicles may have not moved into the fast lane of adoption just yet, but progress is certainly being made when it comes to seeing more of them on our roads. This is after changes to regulations ann...
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Skanska connecting communities with new footbridge installed over A45
Skanska connecting communities with new footbridge installed over A45 The successful installation of the new 92-tonne bridge is a key milestone in Skanska’s delivery of the £282m upgrade to M42 junction 6 for National Highways. As part of a complex night-time operation across Saturday 30 April and S...
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Xwatch Pitch, Roll and Trackunit Telematics the top choice for Cabbed Dumpers
Xwatch Pitch, Roll and Trackunit Telematics the top choice for Cabbed Dumpers Explore Plant and Transport Solutions, headquartered in Worksop, is committed to leading the way in site safety through the continued development of new and innovative ideas, forging partnerships with leading technology de...
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URANO project aims to include drones in Air Traffic Management System for Italy
URANO project aims to include drones in Air Traffic Management System for Italy Guaranteeing adequate safety standards and the utmost precision at every stage in flight with satellite navigation systems, particularly Galileo, RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) and UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System...
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Manitou’s Aerial Platform manufacturing plant equipped with 15 SERE Overhead Cranes
Manitou’s Aerial Platform manufacturing plant equipped with 15 SERE Overhead Cranes Manitou Group, a world reference in handling solutions, personnel lifting and earthmoving equipment, has chosen SERE Maintenance, a member of EUROPONT and the SAV VERLINDE network, to equip its new rough-terrai...
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Researchers explore ways to make Traffic Models more efficient
Researchers explore ways to make Traffic Models more efficient Models that predict traffic volume for specific times and places are used to inform everything from traffic-light patterns to apps that tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Researchers from North Carolina State University have no...
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Cat reveals new next-generation 906, 907 and 908 Compact Wheel Loaders
Cat reveals new next-generation 906, 907 and 908 Compact Wheel Loaders Building on the success of the Cat® M-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator ex...
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Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis
Bosch expands into components for Hydrogen Electrolysis When it comes to green hydrogen, Bosch is stepping on the gas: in the interest of effective climate action, the company is planning not only to use this new fuel, but also to be one of the companies producing it. This is why Bosch is branching...
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Low-code Apps are evolving Construction Management
Low-code Apps are evolving Construction Management The construction industry has been notoriously slow to embrace digital transformation and modern technology, so with many contractor companies sticking to outdated, paper-heavy processes we asked Eli Greenberg, founder and CEO at EnM Contracting, an...
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Doosan’s Transparent Bucket Technology wins Coup de Coeur Award
Doosan’s Transparent Bucket Technology wins Coup de Coeur Award The industry’s first ‘Transparent Bucket’ system launched by Doosan Infracore Europe, has won another major award in Europe. The latest honour is the ‘Coup de Coeur’ – Jury’s favourite – Award from the Jury of the 4th...
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Toyota Material Handling and VR Vision develop VR Training Resources
Toyota Material Handling and VR Vision develop VR Training Resources Toyota Material Handling has partnered with a Toronto-based virtual reality company VR Vision to provide VR learning resources that will supplement existing training programs for onboarding service technicians and other professiona...
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Metso Outotec launches Metrics solution for improved Quarry Plant
Metso Outotec launches Metrics solution for improved Quarry Plant Metso Outotec is launching an upgraded version of Metrics, an innovative cloud-based tool for real-time monitoring for aggregates customers’ Lokotrack mobile crushers and screens. The new remote monitoring solution will bring signific...
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MyMecalac brings Connected Services Telematics to their Site Dumpers
MyMecalac brings Connected Services Telematics to their Site Dumpers Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has announced the international roll-out of state-of-the-art telematics connectivity across its site dumper portfolio. The latest models can now be equipped with MyMecalac Connected Services, eithe...
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Positek new submersible tilt sensor ideal for harsh-industrial
Positek new submersible tilt sensor ideal for harsh-industrial Positek’s non-contacting linear, rotary, and tilt displacement sensor technology is well proven for its durability, long life, and exceptionally reliable operation in industrial, marine, and scientific applications. The leading UK sensor...
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JCB launches online store to revolutionise Machine Purchasing
JCB launches online store to revolutionise Machine Purchasing JCB has launched an innovative new online platform which will transform the way customers can buy the manufacturer’s equipment. The new JCB Store is an online machine marketplace which allows customers to search for JCB plant and equipmen...
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Minnich CSV wins 2022 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award
Minnich CSV wins 2022 Concrete Contractor Top Products Award The new Minnich Manufacturing Control Speed Vibrator (CSV) has been named a 2022 Concrete Contractor Top Products award winner. The CSV was introduced to the marketplace at World of Concrete 2022, offering concrete contractors and paving s...
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Atlas Copco launches electric E-Air Compressor – Your Silent Partner – campaign
Atlas Copco launches electric E-Air Compressor – Your Silent Partner – campaign Focusing on how the company is investing in the sustainability of its products for the benefits of customers, the communication campaign promotes the electric E-Air compressor as a ‘silent partner for the tou...
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Versatile Mazio skid-steer-mounted SKID Paver ideal for Patching work
Versatile Mazio skid-steer-mounted SKID Paver ideal for Patching work The versatile Mazio skid-steer-mounted SKID Paver is ideal for asphalt patching and paving of roads, pathways, bicycle tracks, parking lots, driveways, and utility trenches. With a 1.5 yd3 (1.4 m3) hopper capacity, a paving width...
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University of Birmingham set to support Railway Research in Jamaica
University of Birmingham set to support Railway Research in Jamaica Experts from the University of Birmingham and University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) will work together to advance the development of railway engineering and transport in Jamaica. A Memorandum of Understanding signed bet...
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Expertise Contracting orders 79 TADANO cranes for Saudi Arabia
Expertise Contracting orders 79 TADANO cranes for Saudi Arabia When the order for 79 Tadano all terrain cranes by Saudi industry-leading industrial service provider Expertise came, it was clear that it was not only the biggest order in 15 years for the Zweibrücken plant, but also the largest ever fr...
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Jacobs and Atkins trial noise cameras for DfT
Jacobs and Atkins trial noise cameras for DfT Innovative noise cameras will provide evidence for police to take action against rowdy motorists, helping communities to enjoy peaceful public and residential spaces. A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transpo...
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