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The number of drivers receiving endorsements on their licence for driving while medically unfit to do so has increased by more than 200% in the last four years. DVLA data […]

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 […]