UK gripped by drug driving epidemic
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 […]
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Free safety resources developed for new drivers
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 […]
Motoring offences in Northern Ireland up five per cent
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 […]
Killed or seriously injured numbers on Northern Ireland roads rise
New figures have revealed an increase in the number of people killed or seriously injured on Northern Ireland roads. Official statistics show that the number of fatal and serious casualties […]
Detours forcing drivers onto dangerous rural roads
Rural roads are becoming more dangerous as millions of drivers are being forced off motorways onto country lanes by road closures and diversions. According to new data from road safety […]
KSI figures increase four per cent year-on-year
New government data has revealed a worrying rise in KSI figures from 2024 to 2025. According to the latest statistics there were 29,910 killed or seriously injured casualties last year. […]
Mark Armitage named new IAM RoadSmart CEO
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has appointed Mark Armitage as new chief executive officer. He takes up the role on a permanent basis after acting as interim chief executive officer […]
IAM RoadSmart calls for an end to cable barriers
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has launched a new campaign to replace cable barriers on England’s roads. ‘Safer barriers for safer roads’ is calling for all cable barriers to be […]
Speeding offences hit four-year high
Speeding offences in England, Scotland and Wales has hit a four-year high, according to DVLA data. A Freedom of Information request from road safety charity IAM RoadSmart revealed there has […]
IAM RoadSmart offers free skills day to young drivers
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is hosting a free driving skills and road safety day for young motorists. It is inviting 40 drivers and 40 riders to Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire […]
Government pledges £27bn in new Road Infrastructure Strategy
The government has unveiled its Road Infrastructure Strategy that will see it invest £27bn into UK roads over the next five years. The funding will enable National Highways to resurface […]
Speeding offences up nine per cent in a year
The number of speeding offences in the UK increased by nine per cent from 2023 to 2024. Government figures published in the Police Powers and Procedures report have revealed that […]