Fuel prices drive cars off the roads

The credit crunch and the rising cost of running a car has caused traffic on Britain's major roads to drop for the first time since congestion was measured, a report has revealed.

The study, which examined traffic on 34 motorways and trunk roads in England, Scotland and Wales, found congestion fell by 12 per cent in the first six months of this year, compared with the same period in 2007.

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Has the current climate encouraged less car use,locally? Can't say I've noticed any difference on Green Lanes.!