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Fall in drink drive deaths ‘needs to be viewed in context’

The number of people killed in drink-drive related deaths fell slightly during 2020, although that only tells part of the story. New […]

March 17, 20221 min read

New van scheme highlights ‘huge safety deficit’

The most recent results from the ‘world’s only Commercial Van Safety Rating programme’ show that some manufacturers have reacted positively to calls […]

March 14, 20221 min read

Campaign urges drivers to use the two-second rule

Drivers have been warned against the dangers of tailgating amid concerns that ‘huge numbers’ are failing to follow ‘basic safety rules’ on […]

March 10, 20221 min read

TfL to launch new stretches with lower speed limits

“Lowering speeds is one of the most important things we can do to reduce road danger and make it easier and safer […]

March 7, 20221 min read

Thatcham Research reveals safest new cars

New electric and hybrid vehicles are demonstrating ‘impressive safety advancements’ ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and […]

March 3, 20221 min read

Have you got the message about new mobile phone law?

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers that updated mobile phone laws will come into force next month. […]

February 28, 20222 min read

MCIA welcomes zero emissions Action Plan

The Government says a new Action Plan shows its determination to ‘find the right place’ for zero emission powered light vehicles (PLVs) […]

February 24, 20221 min read

Distractions can be deadly: new campaign

A campaign to highlight the dangers of using a mobile phone at the wheel launched in South Yorkshire recently. South Yorkshire Safer […]

February 21, 20221 min read

Potholes a ‘major safety concern’

British motorists still see potholes as a bigger safety issue than speeding or drink and drug driving, according to IAM RoadSmart. The […]

February 17, 20221 min read

Reforms would ‘allow safe introduction of automated vehicles’

Human drivers should not be legally accountable for road safety when behind the wheel of an autonomous car, a new report has […]

February 14, 20221 min read

Driving test backlog unlikely to clear before 2024

Learner drivers should expect to face another two years of delays, extra costs and frustration. That’s according to Marmalade, an insurance company […]

February 10, 20221 min read

Cambridgeshire develops 20mph zone plans

Cambridgeshire County Council has expressed its determination to introduce more 20mph schemes across the county, describing them as a ‘proven way to […]

February 7, 20221 min read

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 […]

February 3, 20222 min read

Highway Code changes confirmed

Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are now in […]

January 31, 20222 min read

Bite-sized training clips to demonstrate car maintenance checks

A new film is aiming to show new and young drivers how ‘quick and easy’ it is to carry out regular car […]

January 27, 20221 min read

Untaxed cars towed in street clean-up operation

Illegal cars have been removed from Middlesbrough’s streets in the latest crackdown against flagrant law-breakers. The five untaxed vehicles were towed away […]

January 24, 20221 min read

Welsh riders encouraged to carry CRASH card

Road Safety Wales is encouraging all powered two wheeler riders to carry a CRASH card, in order to improve their chances of […]

January 20, 20221 min read

London motorists face hike in fines

TfL says increasing fines for road contraventions will provide a ‘more effective deterrent’ that leads to increased compliance and reduces road danger, […]

January 17, 20221 min read

Motorists express concerns about driving in the dark

Decisions of when and where street lights are switched off must be made with road safety as the top priority and with […]

January 13, 20221 min read

New legislation to boost digital speed limit information

In a proposed legislative update to EU rules on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), the European Commission says EU Member States will have […]

January 6, 20221 min read

Study confirms benefits of temporary active travel measures

New research shows that if safe space is provided for walking and cycling, “people want to use it”. This is according to […]

January 4, 20221 min read

Portsmouth hosts trial of luminous road markings

Portsmouth City Council is trialling a new luminous road marking solution designed to enhance visibility for pedestrians and cyclists when crossing the […]

December 30, 20211 min read

Man rides scooter home on Aston Expressway after night out

An intoxicated man decided to ride his scooter along the Aston Expressway A38(M) after a night out. The unnamed reveller found a […]

December 23, 20211 min read

Action to remove untaxed vehicles in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough Council’s Environmental Neighbourhood Safety Wardens found five untaxed cars during an operation in North Ormesby while working alongside partners from Cleveland […]