Dangerous driving among young people on the rise
Young drivers aged between 17-25 account for 38% of all new dangerous driving endorsements despite making up just seven per cent of full licence holders. This is according to road […]
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Third of young drivers film for social media
Research from road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that nearly a third of young drivers admit to taking pictures or video footage while driving to show off on social […]
Road death numbers from drink driving ‘abhorrent’
The Department for Transport has revealed that there were an estimated 300 people killed in drink-drive collisions on UK roads in 2022. This represents a 13-year high and is up […]
IAM RoadSmart says smart motorways need ‘serious thought’
New research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed 53,000 incidents involving drivers ignoring lane closures on smart motorways since 2021. Figures obtained following Freedom of Information requests to […]
IAM RoadSmart calls for urgent action
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has called on the new government to urgently address road safety to reduce the number of casualties on UK roads. It recently published its […]
Uninsured driver numbers double
Young drivers convicted of driving without a valid licence has more than doubled in two years amidst escalating premium prices. New research carried out by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart […]
IAM RoadSmart to launch first Young Drivers Skills Day
Leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has announced a partnership with Thruxton racing circuit to host a new Young Drivers Skills Day on 22 August 2024 at the Hampshire track. Tickets […]
Support grows for tougher penalties around phone usage
A new survey by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that a third of motorists believe drivers should have their phones confiscated if they are caught using them behind the wheel. The […]
IAM RoadSmart launches new safety campaign
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is launching a campaign in alliance with organisations across the industry to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and ensure they are consistently recognised as […]
IAM RoadSmart warns of drug-driving epidemic
A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost a third of motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s […]
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 […]
Motorist and cyclist aggression on the rise
Aggression from both motorists and cyclists is potentially putting lives on Britain’s roads at risk, according to research conducted by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. The charity’s […]