The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has launched a campaign against blanket 20 MPH speed limits under the name “ABD 20's Senseless” – see www.abd20senseless.org…
Alister Watt2019-08-12
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has long been concerned that the national media does little to adequately inform the public regarding the stark disparity…
Alister Watt2019-07-10
Another ABD prediction comes true and the likes of Brake are proved wrong again. In 2015 speed limits were increased for goods vehicles over 7.5…
Alister Watt2019-06-28
Our car industry is dying due to uncertain taxation policies with local mayors, councils and future governments able to introduce taxes at whim. Today's 'compliant'…
Alister Watt2019-06-07
Important information for British journalists, policymakers and drivers faced with ULEZ zones. German regional public broadcaster NDR (Northern German Broadcasting) has made a film investigating…
Alister Watt2019-05-28
Heathrow airport has announced plans for a charge on some cars and PHVs from 2022. It will apply to those that enter the airport to…
Alister Watt2019-05-26
The ABD has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee's inquiry into road safety. We stress the need for a new road…
Alister Watt2019-05-19
The ABD strongly opposes the introduction of EU mandated vehicle speed limiters which are due to be approved this October, regardless of whether we stay…
Alister Watt2019-05-19
The ABD welcomes today's news that the Government does not intend to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales as figures have shown that…
Alister Watt2019-05-14
For decades, funding to maintain Britain's road network in a serviceable condition has been inadequate, especially the bulk of road mileage for which local authorities…
Alister Watt2019-05-14
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced in the central London zone this month. But in 2021 it will cover the whole of London…
Alister Watt2019-05-01
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) is appalled to learn that government minister Claire Perry has met with the extreme direct-action group known as Extinction…
Alister Watt2019-04-16
A new paper published in The Lancet (1), which claims to link childhood asthma with nitrogen dioxide, still leaves us waiting for a study where…
Alister Watt2019-04-14
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced on the 8th April in the central London zone. Non-compliant car owners will have to pay £12.50…
Alister Watt2019-04-10
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) are demanding a full public consultation by the UK Government over a wide-ranging EU compulsory Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA)…
Alister Watt2019-04-10
Wood burning is now the largest single source of particulates (PM2.5) in the UK, at least twice as much as from traffic. Clean air policies…
Alister Watt2019-04-10
ABD Report: The Viability of Alternative-Fuel Vehicles for the Caravan and Motorhome Industry The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has prepared a brief report looking…
Alister Watt2019-04-10
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) launched its ABCAZ (Against Birmingham's Clean Air Zone) campaign as a result of Birmingham City Council's controversial and unpopular…
Alister Watt2019-04-10
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has been campaigning against the abuse of police waivers and the offer of speed awareness courses. The latest figures…
Chris Ward2019-01-29
