Drug-driving on the increase – IAM RoadSmart
More than half of drivers pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside tests, according to data obtained by IAM RoadSmart. It submitted a Freedom of Information request to all […]
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Seven in 10 vehicle recalls unresolved
More than seven in 10 vehicle recalls in the UK have not been acted on, according to research by carVertical. It found that between January 2023 and September 2024, 72% […]
Drug driving deaths jump 50% in a year – AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drug driving deaths, according to research carried out by The AA Charitable Trust. Between 2022 and 2023 drivers killed under the influence of […]
Breaking the speed limit becoming commonplace
Breaking the speed limit has become commonplace in the UK, according to the RAC, with more than eight in 10 motorists saying they regularly see drivers breaking the limit ‘excessively’. […]
Not wearing seatbelts contributes to 40% of backseat fatalities
Nearly half of backseat passengers killed in car crashes were not wearing seatbelts, according to new analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT). Its data revealed that 40% of passengers […]
Parliament petition calls for tests for older drivers
A new Parliament petition could see motorists over the age of 60 have to take driving tests to remain on the road. As it stands, drivers do not have to […]
Drink driving penalties too lenient, RAC reveals
UK motorists back tougher sentences for drink driving, according to new research by the RAC. Its RAC Report on Motoring 2024 found that 38% believe harsher sentences are the answer […]
NFCC calls for greater action to tackle road deaths
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called for further action, including clearer strategies and a consultation on expanded statutory duties, to tackle road deaths and injuries across the UK. […]
Young drivers make up a fifth of December fatalities
New AA analysis has revealed that young drivers are significantly over-represented in fatal crashes during December evenings. The data has been released as a warning to younger drivers ahead of […]
IAM RoadSmart celebrates Investors in Volunteers award
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has been awarded the prestigious Investing in Volunteers award. IAM RoadSmart has around 5,000 volunteers across the country to help to deliver its driver and […]
Road casualties remain ‘stubbornly high’ – IAM RoadSmart
Road casualties for the 12 months to the end of June fell by two per cent on the previous year, according to figures released by the Department of Transport. Its […]
Drink driving campaign launched by THINK!
Road safety group THINK! has launched a new drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas. The campaign, which aims to reduce incidents involving drink drivers, targets 17 to 24-year-old men […]
