National Highways unveils free training for van drivers
National Highways has introduced free training for commercial vehicle drivers who may be first to arrive at the scene of an accident. Nearly 2,000 people were killed or seriously injured […]
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TyreSafe backs Operation Spotlight with prevention plea
TyreSafe is backing a new road safety campaign, Operation Spotlight, that is reminding drivers to buckle up. The campaign, led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council, is targeting the ‘fatal […]
Business drivers driven to distraction by traffic levels
Nearly a third of business drivers have admitted to driving dangerously as a result of frustration caused by rising congestion. Figures from the Department of Transport have revealed that traffic […]
Speeding offences hit four-year high
Speeding offences in England, Scotland and Wales has hit a four-year high, according to DVLA data. A Freedom of Information request from road safety charity IAM RoadSmart revealed there has […]
IAM RoadSmart offers free skills day to young drivers
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is hosting a free driving skills and road safety day for young motorists. It is inviting 40 drivers and 40 riders to Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire […]
Speeding offences up nine per cent in a year
The number of speeding offences in the UK increased by nine per cent from 2023 to 2024. Government figures published in the Police Powers and Procedures report have revealed that […]
Drink-driving tests declining in England and Wales
The number of roadside drink-driving tests in England and Wales fell from 2023 to 2024, according to new figures. Home Office figures published in the Police Powers and Procedures report […]
Risks of rural roads exposed in new research
Rural roads have been identified as the most dangerous in the UK, with the A698 between Kelso and Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders topping the list. RAM Tracking analysed more […]
AA calls for lane discipline campaign to enhance road safety
The AA is calling for a new campaign on lane discipline after its own research revealed the extent of risky lane changes. It found that 79% of motorists have reported […]
SUVs are more dangerous, says a third of drivers
A third of respondents to a new IAM RoadSmart survey believe SUVs are more dangerous to pedestrians than smaller vehicles. Of the 1,048 UK motorists questioned, 32% said SUVs posed […]
Touchscreen controls pose ‘serious risk’, warns FleetCheck
Fleets have been encouraged to remove cars that only offer touchscreen controls from their lists. FleetCheck has warned that because touchscreens require drivers to take their eyes off the road, […]
Green Flag launches digital alerts to improve road safety
Green Flag has become the first nationwide breakdown provider in the UK to deploy advanced digital alerting technology. It has integrated HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud, which delivers real-time digital alerts […]