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New cycling plan for Belfast

The Northern Irish Government has set out a ten year vision to develop the Belfast Cycling Network – as part of efforts […]

April 7, 2022

North Wales Police launch Olivia’s story

A powerful road safety film telling the story of a young girl who was killed in a road traffic collision has […]

April 4, 2022

Improving safety for gig economy workers

A new project will evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector. The […]

March 31, 2022

Mobile phone laws have toughened

The law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain has become stricter. Here are the details: The law […]

March 28, 2022

Rehabilitation announcement for injured bikers

Following Government updates to the highway code prioritising vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists and cyclists, the Major Trauma Group and charitable […]

March 24, 2022

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 […]

March 21, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022