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Tower Bridge from the NorthThe Association of British Drivers (ABD) was formed to fight for the interests of the everyday motorist – in other words most of us. UK drivers are some of the most heavily taxed in the world, and yet we have one of the worst road networks and suffer more from traffic congestion than the residents of almost all other countries. In addition road safety policy, environmental strategy and planning laws have become dominated by “anti-car” factions who do not represent the voice of the general public.

Note that this web site covers only the activities of the ABD in the London region. Please go to the main ABD web site at www.abd.org.uk where you can learn more about the ABD in general. Click on the About link from the menu on the left for a brief summary. For more information on the benefits of joining the Association, go to the Membership page.

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Press Releases and Consultation Submissions

Click on the link above for details of all press releases and public consultation responses.

Dartford Crossing Toll Increases Postponed. The Government issued a consultation document proposing charges on the Dartford Crossing should be increased to £2.50 per car (currently £1.50) but after opposition it has now postponed a decision on this.

Parking Charges. London residents are facing sharply rising charges for permit parking. Barnet residents have launched a legal action to halt them. In Westminster  there is also uproar over the imposition of evening and Sunday charges.

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London Congestion Charge One of the most controversial impositions on drivers in London is the Congestion Tax imposed by former Mayor Ken Livingstone. Go to this page for lots of information that explains why it is an enormously expensive scheme that simply has not worked: London Congestion Charge

Parking Charges Ever since the decriminalised system of enforcing parking was introduced into London, parking charges and penalties for "moving traffic offences" have been a major source of revenue for London boroughs, resulting in excessive charges, the constant harassment of drivers and the frequent imposition of unjustified penalties. Go here for more information: Parking.

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Campaigns

Our current active campaign in on 20 mph average speed cameras. See No20cameras for more information.

Previous campaigns have been on scrapping the Western Extension of the London Congestion Charge (see: Western ), on a proposed Congestion Charge in  Greenwich and Permit Parking in Richmond.

These campaigns show how you can make an impact and stop anti-car policies.