Official sources and useful tools
Traffic resources for drivers in England
The places to check for what this site does not do: live traffic, local roadworks, road charges, the rules and the weather.
Live traffic right now
This site is not live. Check one of these before you leave.- Traffic EnglandNational Highways’ live incidents, roadworks and cameras on motorways and major A roads
- TfL road statusLive disruption on London’s main roads
- AA traffic newsLive traffic news by place or route
- RAC traffic newsLive traffic around a location or along a route
Roadworks on local roads
We cover National Highways roads only.- one.networkCouncil and utility roadworks, with free alerts for a route or area
Road charges
- Dartford Crossing (Dart Charge)Pay the crossing charge, due by midnight the day after you cross
- Driving in LondonCongestion Charge and ULEZ
- Clean Air ZonesWhere England’s Clean Air Zones are and who pays
Rules, safety and weather
- The Highway Code: motorwaysRules 253 to 273 for driving on motorways
- National HighwaysSafety advice, smart motorways and what to do if you break down
- Met Office weather warningsWarnings for rain, snow, ice, wind and fog
- Check vehicle taxCheck a vehicle is taxed before a long trip
Open traffic data
The sources behind this site.- WebTRISNational Highways’ roadside sensor archive
- DfT road traffic statisticsVehicle counts on every major road in Great Britain
- GOV.UK bank holidaysBank holiday dates for England and Wales