by David
11. April 2011 19:36
Longer semi-trailers could be running on UK roads by the summer under Vehicle Special Orders, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).
A government spokeswoman says that subject to the outcome of a consultation announced last Wednesday (30 March), the DfT intends to introduce a trial, operating under Section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Vehicle Special Orders), as soon as is "reasonably practicable".
The DfT hopes such a trial would take place within a few months of the consultation closing.
However, the spokeswoman warns that "changing the existing legislation would take more time" and require parliamentary approval but "we would seek to do this before the end of 2012".
The two-month consultation, ending on 21 June, is looking at the environmental benefits of increasing the total length for articulated lorries to 18.75m.
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by David
11. April 2011 10:52
Crouch enjoys White Hart fame
PETER CROUCH and Daniel Sturridge continued their amazing month with Star Man doubles.
Controversial Crouch, sent off early in Tottenham's 4-0 Champions League loss at Real Madrid, recovered instantly to spearhead a 3-2 defeat of Stoke.
And fellow striker Sturridge - a loan sensation for Bolton whilst Fernando Torres keeps flopping for his parent club Chelsea - destroyed West Ham in a 3-0 triumph.
Top performer Nani overshadowed scorers Dimitar Berbatov and Antonio Valencia in Manchester United's 2-0 stroll at home to Fulham.
But Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi's Star Man heroics at Stamford Bridge failed to stop Florent Malouda nicking victory with the only goal for Chelsea.
Robin van Persie's late goal helped him to the five-point bonus as highest-rating player in Arsenal's 3-1 success at Blackpool.
Other Star men were on-target West Brom frontman Peter Odemwingie, Blackburn's point-saver Junior Hoilett, Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing and Everton's Leon Osman.
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