Roadside breath test figures ‘lowest on record’
New statistics show the number of motorists breathalysed in England and Wales fell to a record low in 2021. The Home Office […]
Keep novice drivers out of truck cabs, says IAM
Government plans that could see novice drivers being allowed to drive lorries have been condemned by IAM RoadSmart. A recent government consultation […]
Time for action on seat belts, says PACTS
A combination of practical and inexpensive actions by the Government could dramatically reduce the number of people killed in crashes while not […]
Drivers confused about autonomous cars
Thatcham Research is calling on stakeholders to come together to instil trust in automation, on the back of a survey showing a […]
Details of Young Driver Focus 2023 announced
Organisers of Young Driver Focus have revealed a new format for 2023, as they look to take the well-established event to the […]
E-scooter Christmas present warning
The Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has joined with Guide Dogs to urge the public not to buy e-scooters this Christmas. It remains […]
Speed limits there “to protect all road users”
A report issued today by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) shows nearly 100,000 speeding offences were detected during a three-week operation […]
Electric cars to be subject to vehicle tax from 2025
The chancellor’s recent Autumn Statement announced that electric cars, vans and motorcycles will pay road taxes from April 2025. At present, they […]
DfT confirms latest ministerial briefs
Richard Holden has been appointed as the DfT’s new roads minister, also assuming responsibility for local transport, the DVLA and the DVSA. […]
