Graduated driving licences will be introduced in Northern Ireland from 1 October to improve road safety for new drivers. They will apply to learner drivers and newly qualified drivers aged […]
Road fatalities increased to 1,538 last year, with 29,918 killed or seriously injured, according to new statistics from the Department for the Transport. This represents an increase of four per […]
IAM RoadSmart has celebrated the dedication of its volunteer network at its annual awards ceremony. With more than 5,000 volunteers and 160 local groups nationwide, IAM RoadSmart relies on its […]
Former F1 champion Nigel Mansell and IAM RoadSmart are calling for further support for older drivers. The current licence renewal process for drivers over 70 relies on self-declaration of eyesight […]
IAM RoadSmart has launched a new accreditation programme to help organisations better understand the way that they manage business driving risks. Built around recognised industry best practice and aligned with […]
More than half of motorists back stricter restrictions for young drivers to improve road safety, according to new research. A survey of 1,045 motorists undertaken by road safety charity IAM […]
A new survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that more than a third of motorists admit to driving in unsuitable footwear. It found that 35% of more […]
The number of drink-drive fatalities fell to a three-year low in 2024 according to new government figures, but was still 14% higher than a decade ago. The Department for Transport […]
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned of the growing risk of overseas drivers swapping their licences for British licences. It has said that while foreign motorists may be fully […]
Drug driving is now more common than drink driving, according to new data obtained from the DVLA. Analysis of DVLA figures by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart found that there […]
IAM RoadSmart has produced free evidence-based resources to help new drivers pass their tests and develop safer driving habits. The road safety charity has collaborated with behavioural scientist Dr Elizabeth […]
New figures have revealed that 38,098 motoring offences were recorded in Northern Ireland from May 2025 to April 2026, an increase of five per cent on the previous year. According […]
