Government commits to fix UK’s pothole plague
The government has restated its manifesto pledge to fix one million potholes a year. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed Labour’s commitment to repair UK’s broken roads during a visit to […]
road safety
Road fatalities fall according to latest government figures
Road fatalities in the UK fell last year, according to new figures from The Department for Transport (DfT). Data shows that there were 1,624 fatalities on the roads in Great […]
Euro NCAP begins Truck Safe programme tests
Testing has begun on Euro NCAP’s Truck Safe programme. The new initiative has been introduced to improve road safety and address the disproportionate number of truck fatalities in Europe, where […]
Road Safety Strategy unveiled in Northern Ireland
A new road safety strategy has been launched by the Northern Ireland Department of Infrastructure with the intention of halving road deaths by the end of the decade. ‘Road Safety […]
AI cameras capture phone and seatbelt offences
AI cameras in Devon and Cornwall have caught drivers committing 800 mobile offences in July and August as well as more than 2,000 people driving without seatbelts. Among the 2,239 […]
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 […]
Government passes LTN decisions to local authorities
Labour has said that the introduction of low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTN) with 20mph speed limits will be left to local authorities. LTNs are intended to reduce traffic in residential streets, with […]
Brake announces Road Safety Week campaign date
Industry charity Brake has revealed that this year’s Road Safety Week will take place from 17-23 November, themed ‘After the Crash – every road victim counts.’ Road Safety Week is […]
Drivers reminded to book MOTs or risk £1,000 fine
The Motor Ombudsman is urging drivers to book their MOTs in advance or risk a £1,000 fine if they use their vehicles beyond its expiration date. A valid MOT is […]
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 […]
AI road enforcement trial extended
A nationwide trial using artificial intelligence to detect drivers not wearing their seatbelts or using their phones is set to be extended. National Highways and 10 police forces will continue […]
