Protecting you and the environment

Greener Driving

HOW TO BE A GREENER DRIVER

• Pump up your tyres - Soft tyres increase your fuel consumption.
• Lose weight - The heavier your car, the higher your fuel bills. Only carry what you really need and always remove the roof box when it’s not in use.
• Take it slowly - Be light on the throttle. Higher speeds burn more fuel.
• Think ahead - Accelerating and braking burn fuel. Try to anticipate what’s coming up. A steady and constant speed reduces consumption.
• Switch off - Idling uses fuel. Turn the engine off whenever you stop for more than a few minutes.

IT PAYS TO PRODUCE LESS CO2

The greener your car.......

• The less road and company tax you’ll pay.
• The less fuel you will use and the cheaper it will be to run (depending on your car's MPG).
• The less congestion charge you will pay - if you live in or visit London (i.e. none, if you drive a petrol hybrid, electric car or the cleanest LPG vehicle).
• The less harm you will do to the environment!

Visit direct.gov.uk and click on ‘Environment and greener living’ for more advice.

TRANSPORT

• When using vehicles try to analyse and ensure an economic fuel, perhaps LPG powered vehicles.
• Purchase fuel when passing a fuel station rather than going out your way to purchase.
• Endeavour to reduce vehicle usage by route planning before making journeys.
• Try to use e-mail or video conferencing instead of travelling.
• Provide driver training promoting lower speeds/usage.
• Why not car share, use rail, cycle or walk.