Chief Constable Jo Shiner awarded KPM
Sussex Chief Constable Jo Shiner has been awarded the King’s Police Medal (KPM). CC Shiner is a very close partner in the […]
Report highlights SUV risks for pedestrians
If all SUVs were replaced with passenger cars, the number of pedestrians and cyclists killed in car crashes would decrease by an […]
UKROEd marks International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day (8 March), UKROEd is recognising the contribution that women across the country are making to helping to make […]
NPCC Operations Calendar 2025-26
The National Roads Policing Calendar for the year 2025-265 has been published. The Calendar was redesigned for 2024 – 2025, removing individual fatal […]
Cycle training needs Bikeability
A new study has found that local authorities with higher levels of Bikeability training are experiencing lower rates of serious road injuries […]
Rydym yn cefnogi Wythnos y Cynnig Cymraeg
Mae’n bleser o’r mwyaf gan UKROEd gefnogi wythnos y Cynnig Cymraeg. Mae’r cynnig hwn yn rhoi cyfle i sefydliadau fel ni i […]
Compliance with new Welsh 20mph limit ‘generally good’
New figures show that traffic speeds on roads in Wales have fallen by 2.4mph since the introduction of the country’s default 20mph […]
Better e-scooter crash reporting needed, says safety group
The independent Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) is calling on the UK Government to tackle the continuing issues of unsafe […]
Drivers ‘put themselves in danger’ during motorway breakdowns
Nearly 80% of drivers would unknowingly put themselves in danger after breaking down on the motorway, a new survey shows. Only 22% […]
Here’s what PACTS is reporting on 20mph speed limits
PACTS has noted roads minister Richard Holden’s opposition to Wales’ decision to implement a 20mph speed limit in urban areas. Our concern […]
Drug driving reaches epidemic proportions – IAM RoadSmart
IAM RoadSmart says a robust plan is urgently needed from the Government to outline how it plans to ‘stamp out’ drug driving […]
New THINK! campaign aims to break down tribal mentality
THINK! has relaunched its Travel Like You Know Them campaign, as part of continued efforts to raise awareness of the 2022 Highway […]
Safety benefit of connected vehicles
Data collected from connected vehicles can be used to help identify dangerous stretches of road before anyone is killed or seriously injured […]
Your car can’t say no…
Safer Roads Greater Manchester (SRGM) has launched an innovative campaign offering a new perspective on the dangers of driving after drinking alcohol […]
Rea-time road crash data to ‘revolutionise’ road safety
The UK’s lead firefighter for road rescue has welcomed the news that real time road crash data could soon be made available […]
Wear a seat belt on every journey, say road safety groups
Road safety organisations urging everyone travelling in a vehicle to ensure they wear a seat belt on every journey. The call comes […]
Latest government figures show 9% rise in road deaths
The number of deaths on UK roads rose from 1,558 in 2021 to 1,695 in 2022 – an increase of 8.7% – […]
Motorway safety trial results ‘disappointing’
National Highways says the results of a study, which used AI technology to detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences as drivers travelled […]
Safety advice for drivers during darker days
Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging all road users to see and be seen through the coming winter months. The […]
Keep novice drivers out of truck cabs, says IAM
Government plans that could see novice drivers being allowed to drive lorries have been condemned by IAM RoadSmart. A recent government consultation […]
Road Safety Week: supporting safe roads for all
UKROEd is joining road safety organisations across the UKL to encourag every road user to get involved in Road Safety Week (14 […]
New video encourages greater uptake of Welsh courses
An informative new video from UKROEd will encourage drivers who need to complete a speed awareness course – or other behaviour change […]
Vaccine for vehicles: PACTS calls for safety regulations
PACTS has published a briefing – Vaccine for Vehicles – summarising why the UK government should swiftly adopt a package of 15 […]
Urgent action needed to prevent rise in older driver casualties
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist says new measures are needed urgently to help keep older drivers safe on their […]
Don’t rush to legalise e-scooters
There is a world of safety difference between e-scooter rental schemes and the use of private e-scooters, says the Parliamentary Advisory Council […]
Focus on motorcycles at Road Safety GB Festival
Motorcycling will feature prominently on the agenda for the 2021 Festival of Road Safety, with three confirmed presentations – and a fourth […]
Scottish ‘gan’ campaign aims to make young drivers safer
The mother of a young driver who died in a high-speed collision has backed a Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland campaign […]
Westminster signs up to London e-scooter trial
Westminster City Council has confirmed plans to join the Capital’s trial of rental e-scooters next month. The trial is designed to help to […]
DVSA launches new portal for motorcyclists
Both novice and experienced riders are being encouraged to make use of an online information portal created by the Driver and Vehicle […]
