Relaunched hub aims to support a new generation of young riders
The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has relaunched its New Rider Hub website with refreshed guidance for young motorcyclists starting college, apprenticeships […]
National Highways release details of ‘Road to Zero Harm Roadmap’
National Highways has released details of its ‘Road to Zero Harm Roadmap’, outlining its vision that no-one should be killed or seriously […]
Stop means STOP, campaign rolled out across the North West
Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety team took its message directly to communities on Thursday, 17 September, holding road safety sessions at five […]
Advisory group call for greater focus on powered mobility devices
Powered mobility device users are being overlooked in road safety policy, despite an estimated 500,000-850,000 people using mobility scooters and powerchairs in […]
Drivers breaking speed limits due to obscured signs, report finds
Almost one in five drivers (19%) say they have accidentally exceeded the speed limit because overgrown foliage obscured a road sign, according […]
Research finds 10% of drivers admit postponing vehicle upkeep
One in 10 UK drivers (10%) admit to driving illegally by skipping an MOT or failing to replace worn tyres, according to […]
Road-crossing report highlights challenges autistic children face
Interim findings from a University of Leeds-led research project, funded by The Road Safety Trust, have identified several areas of road-crossing that […]
‘You could become the story behind the speed camera’, Police warn
Police Scotland Safety Cameras reminds drivers that if they drive too fast, they could become the story behind the speed camera — […]
Two illegal tyres could mean licence loss, young drivers warned
The flagship Young Driver Campaign is being re-released this September as TyreSafe warn that just two illegal tyres could cost new drivers […]
Road safety organisations unite to call upon Government intervention
Police and crime commissioners, police chiefs, the RAC and leading road safety organisations are jointly calling on the Government to introduce alcohol […]
Analysis finds drink-driving casualties greater during summer
RAC analysis of government data found that August had the highest average monthly number of drink-driving casualties between 2014 and 2024. Over […]
New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea
Advice has been issued for drivers with obstructive speed apnoea (OSA) after research tackling tiredness behind the wheel suggests common guidance may […]
Updated toolkit supports authorities seeking safety improvement
An update to the Project Prime – Perceptual Rider Information for Maximisation of Enjoyment and Expertise – toolkit has been published to […]
First fleet of autonomous ‘robotaxis’ approved by TfL
The first fleet of private hire autonomous vehicles has been approved for rollout by Transport for London (TfL), but on condition a […]
Campaign challenges young drivers to rethink speed
A new campaign created by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is challenging young drivers to rethink their attitudes towards speed. There […]
Warning issued as trailer-related incidents on the rise
Following a four-year analysis of National Highways incident data, the UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA) has warned of the growing risk posed […]
Connected vehicle data could help road safety decision-making
Connected vehicle data could help local authorities identify emerging road safety risks before serious collisions occur, according to the findings of a […]
Scotland records low road death toll in 2025
The number of people killed on Scotland’s roads fell sharply in 2025, according to new provisional figures published by Transport Scotland. A […]
Analysis shows drug driving offences overtake drinking offences
New analysis of DVLA statistics shows that drug driving endorsements (DG10) added to UK driving licences rose to 30,707 in 2025—a 28% […]
Drivers admit wearing risky summer footwear behind the wheel
Recent survey findings published by IAM RoadSmart reveal that over a third (35%) of UK motorists admit to driving in open-backed footwear, […]
DfT data highlights role for driver education under new strategy
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its final reported road casualty statistics for Great Britain for 2025. The figures show a […]
Root cause of problem junction found using connected vehicle data
Wiltshire Council has used connected vehicle data to investigate reports of drivers failing to give way at a junction in Westbury, enabling […]
Toolkit to help community radio stations deliver safety campaigns
A toolkit outlining how community radio stations can help save lives by delivering important road safety messages has been developed, thanks to […]
New safety technologies to be mandated for vehicles sold in UK
The Government has confirmed it will press ahead with plans to require a wide range of advanced vehicle safety technologies on new […]
UKROEd CEO responds to latest casualty figures
New road casualty data published by the Department for Transport indicates that progress on reducing deaths and serious injuries continues to stall. […]
Concerns pace of delivery robot usage is creating pedestrian risk
Living Streets has launched a new campaign highlighting concerns over the increasing use of autonomous delivery robots on pavements, warning that their […]
Campaign urges drivers to combat fatigue ahead of summer getaways
New research reveals millions of motorists are planning overnight journeys despite many admitting they will set off without adequate rest, prompting renewed […]
Report identifies ways to improve road crash data processes
A new report has been published examining how road crash data in Scotland is currently collected, managed, analysed, shared and used, with […]
Survey shows strong support for lower speed limits on rural roads
Nearly four in five people in the UK support reducing speed limits on some rural roads, according to new YouGov research commissioned […]
Campaigners call for new cars to be fitted with defibrillators
The JumpStart campaign has welcomed confirmation that it will contribute to a DfT review into the safety equipment recommended for vehicles, describing […]
