King’s Speech omission leaves e-Scooter industry in limbo
The UK micromobility industry says it has once again been ‘left disappointed’ after the King’s Speech made no mention of legislation for […]
Call to remove dangerous cable barriers from central reservations
New figures show that almost 150 miles of cable barriers – which pose a safety threat to motorcyclists – remain on England’s […]
Half of UK drivers find touchscreen in-car technology distracting
A new survey reveals almost half (47%) of UK drivers believe touchscreen dashboards make driving more distracting when compared to using physical […]
Sector publishes consensus statement in response to National RSS
Leaders from across the road safety sector have published a new consensus statement setting out shared priorities for delivering the Government’s Road […]
Roadworthiness vote a missed opportunity for European road safety
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has expressed disappointment at the outcome of the European Parliament Transport Committee’s vote on the revision […]
Motorbike safety videos covering common crash scenarios go viral
A series of educational videos, which highlight the most common causes of collisions involving motorcyclists, received more than 400,000 social media views […]
Industry experts put focus on mature driver safety at conference
More than 110 road safety professionals gathered in Birmingham last week to share expertise on how best to support mature drivers to […]
Seven projects receive funding from The Road Safety Trust
The Road Safety Trust has announced the award of nearly £280,000 in grant funding for seven new projects designed to tackle a […]
Roads policing leaders join forces at knowledge sharing event
An event bringing together leaders and operational officers to discuss current road safety challenges and share good practice from across the country […]
Mobility scooters ‘overlooked’ as collision data remains high
The number of people killed and injured in mobility scooter collisions on Britain’s roads remains concerningly high, experts say, warning that this […]
European call for greater action on cyclist safety
A landmark report published last week by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) reveals that cyclist deaths across the European Union have […]
Police HGV cab operation catches dozens of driving misdemeanours
Roads policing officers at South Wales Police stopped 63 vehicles as part of a week-long operation to tackle illegal driving in the […]
Northern Ireland consult on safety of children using school buses
The Northern Irish government has launched a consultation seeking views on a proposed approach to improving safety when passengers, particularly children, are […]
Number of speeding drivers on the rise
The number of drivers caught speeding in England, Scotland and Wales is at its highest in four years, according to new data. […]
Virtual reality safety video campaign planned for schoolchildren
The Immersive Community Education (ICE) Hub has launched a crowdfunding campaign for “Stepping out safely”, a new series of four short 360-degree […]
Fresh call for motorists to ‘look twice and save a life’
Motorists are being urged to take a second look for motorbikes after new figures revealed that more than half of motorcyclists involved […]
Key vote due in European Parliament on vehicle check regulations
Members of the European Parliament are set to vote in the coming weeks on revision of the EU’s Roadworthiness Package, a key […]
Trust funding round opens with up to £200k for safety projects
The Road Safety Trust’s Spring 2026 ‘Large Grants’ programme has officially launched with funding of up to £200,000 available for innovative and […]
Road safety partnership plan launched by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has launched a new partnership plan, outlining its vision to achieve a 40% reduction in road fatalities by 2040. […]
Slight fall in roadside breathalyser test figures in 2024
New figures show there was a slight decrease in the number of roadside breath tests delivered by police officers during 2024. The […]
Advice for drivers to prepare for longer journeys this Spring
National Highways has launched the next wave of its T.R.I.P. campaign, highlighting the real-world consequences that can occur when basic vehicle checks […]
The Road Safety Trust marks decade of impact with study launch
Leaders from the police, the NHS, and the transport sector met at the Wellcome Collection this week (Wednesday 25 March) to mark […]
Trust celebrates a decade of impact and over £13m in grant awards
An independent impact study published today to mark The Road Safety Trust’s tenth anniversary will outline how the charity’s funding has helped […]
Ten-year anniversary of horse road safety campaign
The British Horse Society (BHS) is marking ten years of road safety education and campaigning to make sure all road users are […]
Motorcycle project shown to change behaviour and save lives
An award-winning motorcycle safety project funded by The Road Safety Trust is continuing to save lives on Scotland’s trunk road network. The […]
Novel campaign launched to ‘clamp’ down on vehicle tax avoidance
The DVLA has launched a new campaign, reminding motorists of the importance of taxing their vehicles on time. The Nobody Wins campaign introduces […]
Campaign launched to stop crossing patrol officer abuse
A road safety campaign urging drivers across Suffolk to stop when instructed and help keep everybody safe on busy roads was launched […]
Drink-drive figures prompt call for stronger prevention measures
More than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink‑driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years, new RAC analysis […]
Guide released to aid implementation of road safety schemes
The Road Safety Trust has published a new guide designed to help organisations implement road safety schemes and interventions in their local […]
UKROEd celebrates International Women’s Day
Today (Sunday 8 March) sees the annual International Women’s Day taking place worldwide. The event celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political […]
