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AI road enforcement trial extended

A nationwide trial using artificial intelligence to detect drivers not wearing their seatbelts or using their phones is set to be extended. National Highways and 10 police forces will continue […]

Concerns rise despite fall in road casualties

Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) have revealed a four per cent fall in the number of road fatalities during 2023 compared to the previous year – although pedestrian […]

Recovery agents given red light approval

Breakdown and recovery vehicles will be permitted to use red flashing lights according to the government’s Plan for Drivers. The change in legislation to permit breakdown vehicles to be fitted […]

Road fatalities surge 10%

A new report from the Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed a 10% rise in road fatalities from 2021 to 2022. It found that there were 1,711 fatalities on UK […]

Autoglass warns against MOT revamp

The Department of Transport (DfT) consultation on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT test after four years rather than three concluded in late March. This is the […]

Drug-driving trend on the rise

New data has revealed a 260% rise in drug-related driving casualties between 2012 and 2021. According to the Department for Transport (DfT), there were almost 2,500 casualties in relation to […]

Industry backs IMI stance on MOT extensions

As part of its response to the Department for Transport’s MOT Consultation, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that nearly nine in 10 members believe extending the […]

Gender gap revealed in collision statistics

New research has revealed that male drivers in Great Britain are three times more likely than women to be involved in a road collision that injures of kills a pedestrian. […]