The War on British Motorists is Over

A gigantic sigh has been heard from the UK, as the country’s motorists found out that they are no longer in the Government’s crosshairs. Phillip Hammond, who was appointed as Minister for Transport last week, used his first day in office to vow that the “war on motorists” will be ended.

Hammond promised the country’s 33 million drivers that the public funding for the speed cameras will be cut, the number of clamping firms will be reduced and the road tolls will be reviewed. He also mentioned that the Government will control fuel prices, to prevent them from reaching extra high levels, when oil prices rocket.

Honest John, a UK consumer motoring expert, has saluted the initiative, but has expressed his hope that the Minister will also address the issue of speed humps and speed cushions.

“Philip Hammond's pledge to end Labour's ‘war on motorists’ by clamping down on speed cameras, clamping extortion gangs and plans for road-charging is very welcome,” said Honest John.  “But I hope he will also tackle something thing that blights all motorists lives - speed humps and speed cushions - with a countrywide ban.”

“Mr Hammond has pledged to ‘sweat the assets’ of the road infrastructure to get the taxpayer value for money.  In this vein he could perhaps look at the money which should have been spent maintaining roads, and instead has been spent on placing obstructions, the effect of which has been to damage Britain’s roads,” concluded Honest John.