Drink-drive fatalities up 14% in a decade
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 […]
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Dark sunglasses could contravene Highway Code
Drivers wearing dark sunglasses could be breaking the law and risk fines and penalty points. The RAC has said that sunglasses rated at the highest level on the Visible Light […]
Overseas drivers could pose road safety risk
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 […]
AA calls for additional traffic officers as numbers fall
The number of traffic officers has fallen by more than 1,000 in a decade, according to figures released by the Home Office. It found that there are now just 4,143 […]
National Highways warns of fatigue risks during long drives
National Highways has encouraged motorists to plan breaks during long drives to avoid the risk of driving tired. It has recommended 15-minute breaks every two hours after new research found […]
Government to mandate 18 vehicle safety technologies
The government has announced that it will make 18 vehicle safety technologies mandatory on mass-produced vehicles in Great Britain. This follows a public consultation launched on 7 January. The move […]
Driver insights solution cuts collision risk by 22%
A new driver insights solution has reduced collision risk by 22% and achieved a 411% return on investment. Geotab Vitality is a connected solution that provides every fleet driver with […]
Brake invites industry to join Road Safety Week
Road safety charity Brake has announced that Road Safety Week will take place from 15-21 November. Road Safety Week is Brake’s largest campaign with more than 3,600 schools, organisations and […]
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 […]
Research reveals drivers clocking twice the speed limit
New analysis has revealed that 70% of police forces caught drivers travelling more than twice the speed limit in 30mph zones last year. A Freedom of Information request by the […]
UK Fleet Champions Awards shortlist announced
Road safety charity Brake has announced the shortlist for its UK Fleet Champions Awards 2026. The awards recognise the important achievements of organisations and individuals working to prevent crashes caused […]
Think! relaunches drug driving campaign
Road safety charity Think! is relaunching its ‘Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat’ campaign to warn motorists against the risks of drug driving. Government figures show that 21,791 people […]