Research reveals business fleets neglect road safety
New research has revealed that 80% of business fleets do not have a road safety policy in place for their drivers. The survey, conducted by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, also […]
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Young male drivers dominate road casualty numbers
Figures released by the Department for Transport reveal that there were 1,602 road fatalities in Britain’ last year, with young male drivers most at risk. The data also revealed that fatal […]
Roads policing officers at a 10-year low – RAC
RAC analysis has found that the number of roads policing officers in England and Wales has decreased by more than 1,000 in the last 10 years. Government data revealed there […]
NTDA reveals worrying state of worn tyres
A new study has found that nearly half of all vehicles on UK roads have worn tyres that are either illegal or close to the limit. The National Tyre Distributors […]
Illegal parking a ‘serious problem’ for 51% of drivers
More than half of UK drivers believe that illegal parking on double yellow lines is a significant problem, according to new research from The AA. The survey of almost 15,000 […]
Escooters involved in 2,095 collisions in three years
Escooters have been linked to more than 2,000 traffic collisions in England and Wales in the last three years. Figures from 28 forces found that there have been 2,095 crashes […]
100 motorists a day caught drink driving
Research from IAM RoadSmart has revealed the extent of the UK’s drink driving problem, with 100 endorsements issued every day for the last three years. It found that 108,000 drink […]
The AA warns of increased road safety risks
The AA has warned drivers of increased road safety risks as schools return and universities welcome back students. More than 6,000 children under 16 were injured while walking or cycling […]
Research backs new driving tests for latent motorists
New research has found that most people believe motorists who have not driven for a while should have to retake their driving tests. According to a survey carried out by […]
Dangerous habits of business drivers revealed
New research by IAM RoadSmart has identified the most dangerous habits behind the wheel of business drivers. Based on a survey of more than 4,500 participants in its ‘Driving for […]
Electric scooter trials extended until 2028
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has accused the government of ‘kicking the can down the road’ after it extended electric scooter trials. There are currently 18 electric scooter trials taking […]
Drive Europe unveiled by The Motor Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled a new online hub to support motorists driving in Europe. Drive Europe includes information about road rules and regulations on the continent, including low emission […]