First-year drivers twice as likely to make a collision claim
Drivers in their first year are more than twice as likely to make a collision claim compared to more experienced motorists. According to new research carried out by Aviva, 11% […]
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Scrap Car Comparison renews support for Brake
Scrap Car Comparison has renewed its partnership with road safety charity Brake . As an Associated Partner, the scrap and damaged vehicle comparison site is pledging another £10,000 in funding […]
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 […]
National Work-Related Safety Charter backed by drivers
New research has revealed strong support from drivers for the proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter. The Charter would establish a nationwide standard for employers whose staff drive for work, with […]
Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy to cut car use
The government has unveiled its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy intended to get motorists out of their cars in towns and cities. It has pledged to invest £4.5bn in the […]
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 […]
RAC calls for court powers to reduce speeding offences
More than 4,000 drivers with 12 or more penalty points for speeding offences are still driving, according to the RAC. Its Freedom of Information request to the DVLA revealed that […]
Brake renews relationship with Geotab
Road safety charity Brake has renewed its partnership with Geotab, a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights. As an Associated Partner, Geotab has pledged £10,000 to […]
Driving tired contributes to a quarter of serious collisions
Motorists have been warned against driving tired with fatigue a factor in one in five crashes and one in four fatal or serious incidents. Government statistics suggest driving tired plays […]
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. […]
Using phones behind the wheel hits seven-year high
The number of drivers who admit to using their phones behind the wheel has more than doubled since 2021 and is still rising year-on-year. According to data from the RAC, […]
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 […]