IAM challenge to new Transport Secretary
Anne-Marie Trevelyan is being urged to take the “strong, immediate action” needed to get the UK back on track as a world […]
Fatalities fall on strategic road network
New data shows there was a bigger fall in the number of fatalities on England’s motorways and A roads during 2020 than […]
School pupils start in Glasgow speed campaign
A new Glasgow campaign is seeking to reduce speeding in residential areas and in the vicinity of schools – an issue that […]
Public transport use down 45% on 2019 levels
The average number of trips made by people living in England in 2021 remained considerably lower than pre-pandemic levels. That is the […]
Glasgow vows to end ‘car-domination’
A People First Zone – where pedestrians would have priority over vehicles – has been placed at the heart of plans to […]
Queen Elizabeth II: a message of condolence
All members of UKROEd wish offer their heart-felt condolences following the announcement of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty […]
Surrey to introduce 20mph speed limits on rural roads
Surrey County Council has announced plans to reduce the speed limit on some rural roads from 60mph to as low as 20mph, […]
Police forces crack down on ‘selfish’ drink- and drug-drivers
“Drink or drug driving is completely unacceptable and identifying motorists who are prepared to take such a risk is a priority for […]
Cyclists block German motorway
Around 8,500 cyclists prevented motorists from using a stretch of Germany’s autobahn, during a protest calling for better public transport and cycle […]
Rental e-scooter trials extended to 2024
The Government has announced that trials of rental e-scooter schemes can continue until May 2024, a move which has sparked outrage among […]
Calls for tougher seatbelt messages
New Government figures have raised questions over whether existing penalties for seatbelt offences are a sufficient enough deterrent. The results of an […]
Phone detection van trials commence
A new van is being used by National Highways to trial technology capable of automatically detecting mobile phone and seatbelt offences. The […]
New magazine launched for the mature motorcyclist
Road safety teams can now order the latest addition to FirstCar’s portfolio of road safety magazines – RideOn. FirstCar has been publishing […]
Cost of living triggers cycling surge
Cycling UK is urging local authorities to act now and provide the infrastructure to make active travel a ‘realistic option for everyone’. […]
Tougher sentences for cyclists who kill pedestrians
Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face tougher sentences under a planned new law for England, Scotland and Wales. The move proposed by […]
New film delivers a ‘load of advice’ to van drivers
A new video focussing on basic pre-drive checks has been launched to support businesses who operate vans as part of their fleet […]
Are you ‘Ready to Pass’?
The DVSA has launched a behavioural change campaign to improve learner drivers’ understanding of what it means to be ‘test ready’. Data […]
Standard “dramatically” improves HGV safety
TfL says an initiative to protect vulnerable road users from the most dangerous heavy goods vehicles is helping to save lives and […]
Scotland: #KnowYourLimits when it comes to speed
Scotland’s speed limits are in place for the safety of all road users. That’s one of the key messages of a new […]
Government publishes cycling and walking strategy
The Government has published the second cycling and walking investment strategy (CWIS2), outlining its plans until 2025. The strategy includes new and […]
Brexit ‘threat to road safety’
A prominent figure in the road safety sector has criticised the Government for prioritising “Brexit divergence” over the lives of British road […]
Devon and Cornwall Police target dangerous and unlawful driving
BBC News 15th July 2022 Action has been taken against 280 drivers as part of Devon and Cornwall Police’s Operation Snap. […]
Brighton & Hove joins forces with Just Eat to improve road safety
Brighton & Hove City Council has been working with Just Eat to improve the safety of the city’s delivery drivers. The council’s […]
The powerful film these parents want every child to see following the tragic death of their ‘beautiful’ daughter
See the full link here The devastated parents of a talented and promising teenager killed in a car crash have told how […]
Safety group encourages bikers to upskill
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is advising motorcyclists to sign up for advanced rider training in a bid […]
Teenagers gain driving experience at ‘chilled’ events
One of East Anglia’s leading driving schools is inviting local teens to take part in a driving experience day, where they will […]
Government launches Road Safety Investigation Branch
The Government has confirmed that a new independent body will be set up to investigate collisions on the country’s roads and provide […]
