Annual campaign returns emphasising importance of driver eyesight
Image credit of visionanddriving.info/isyourvisionroadworthyresources The British road safety sector are being urged to support ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy?’, the National Driver […]
Life-saving PRIME markings introduced in England for first time
Derbyshire has become the first county in England to introduce pioneering road markings and signs designed to help motorcyclists navigate bends more […]
The Road Safety Trust is seeking new Trustees to join the Board
Would you like to make a positive difference to road safety in the UK, and help to reduce death and serious injuries […]
Young Drivers’ Commission to give young people a leading voice
Young people will take the lead in a major new Trust-funded project exploring how driver training, testing and licensing can make driving […]
Britons back tougher road safety measures finds road safety poll
New findings from The Road Safety Trust’s collaboration with More in Common show that public appetite for stronger deterrents and stricter road […]
Conference delegates ‘continue commitment’ to reduce road harm
Hundreds of road safety professionals and roads policing colleagues gathered together this week for the UKROEd/NPCC Roads Policing Conference 2026. Taking place […]
Calls for ghost-plate detection to link with speed enforcement
Redspeed International says illegal ghost plates are undermining ANPR enforcement and require technology that can detect offending vehicles and capture evidence of […]
Community Speed Watch project identifies opportunities to improve
New research shows that the wording of Community Speed Watch letters can shape how drivers understand and respond to the scheme. Funded […]
TyreSafe research highlights overconfidence in stopping distances
New TyreSafe research highlights widespread confusion among UK drivers about stopping distances, with many overestimating their ability to stop safely on wet […]
Northern Ireland launches Graduated Driver Licensing scheme
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) scheme has come into effect in Northern Ireland, representing the most significant reform to driver licensing in nearly […]
RAC warns summer heatwaves could worsen road surface problems
The RAC warns that summer heatwaves could worsen the UK’s pothole problem. Intense UV radiation and heat oxidise the bitumen in asphalt, […]
New Confidence Builder aims to support mature drivers
BLT Driver Training has launched a Mature Drivers Confidence Builder Course to help older motorists review their driving, rebuild confidence and stay […]
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 […]