Improving safety for gig economy workers
A new project will evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector. The […]
Mobile phone laws have toughened
The law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain has become stricter. Here are the details: The law […]
Rehabilitation announcement for injured bikers
Following Government updates to the highway code prioritising vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists and cyclists, the Major Trauma Group and charitable […]
Fall in drink drive deaths ‘needs to be viewed in context’
The number of people killed in drink-drive related deaths fell slightly during 2020, although that only tells part of the story. New […]
New van scheme highlights ‘huge safety deficit’
The most recent results from the ‘world’s only Commercial Van Safety Rating programme’ show that some manufacturers have reacted positively to calls […]
Campaign urges drivers to use the two-second rule
Drivers have been warned against the dangers of tailgating amid concerns that ‘huge numbers’ are failing to follow ‘basic safety rules’ on […]
TfL to launch new stretches with lower speed limits
“Lowering speeds is one of the most important things we can do to reduce road danger and make it easier and safer […]
Thatcham Research reveals safest new cars
New electric and hybrid vehicles are demonstrating ‘impressive safety advancements’ ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and […]
Have you got the message about new mobile phone law?
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers that updated mobile phone laws will come into force next month. […]
MCIA welcomes zero emissions Action Plan
The Government says a new Action Plan shows its determination to ‘find the right place’ for zero emission powered light vehicles (PLVs) […]
Distractions can be deadly: new campaign
A campaign to highlight the dangers of using a mobile phone at the wheel launched in South Yorkshire recently. South Yorkshire Safer […]
Potholes a ‘major safety concern’
British motorists still see potholes as a bigger safety issue than speeding or drink and drug driving, according to IAM RoadSmart. The […]
Reforms would ‘allow safe introduction of automated vehicles’
Human drivers should not be legally accountable for road safety when behind the wheel of an autonomous car, a new report has […]
Driving test backlog unlikely to clear before 2024
Learner drivers should expect to face another two years of delays, extra costs and frustration. That’s according to Marmalade, an insurance company […]
Cambridgeshire develops 20mph zone plans
Cambridgeshire County Council has expressed its determination to introduce more 20mph schemes across the county, describing them as a ‘proven way to […]
Highway Code changes confirmed
Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are now in […]
Bite-sized training clips to demonstrate car maintenance checks
A new film is aiming to show new and young drivers how ‘quick and easy’ it is to carry out regular car […]
Untaxed cars towed in street clean-up operation
Illegal cars have been removed from Middlesbrough’s streets in the latest crackdown against flagrant law-breakers. The five untaxed vehicles were towed away […]
Welsh riders encouraged to carry CRASH card
Road Safety Wales is encouraging all powered two wheeler riders to carry a CRASH card, in order to improve their chances of […]
London motorists face hike in fines
TfL says increasing fines for road contraventions will provide a ‘more effective deterrent’ that leads to increased compliance and reduces road danger, […]
Motorists express concerns about driving in the dark
Decisions of when and where street lights are switched off must be made with road safety as the top priority and with […]
Better protection needed for delivery riders
The European Commission wants labour regulations in future to be based on the assumption that workers for online ‘digital platforms’ are employees, […]
New legislation to boost digital speed limit information
In a proposed legislative update to EU rules on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), the European Commission says EU Member States will have […]
Study confirms benefits of temporary active travel measures
New research shows that if safe space is provided for walking and cycling, “people want to use it”. This is according to […]
Portsmouth hosts trial of luminous road markings
Portsmouth City Council is trialling a new luminous road marking solution designed to enhance visibility for pedestrians and cyclists when crossing the […]
Man rides scooter home on Aston Expressway after night out
An intoxicated man decided to ride his scooter along the Aston Expressway A38(M) after a night out. The unnamed reveller found a […]
Action to remove untaxed vehicles in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough Council’s Environmental Neighbourhood Safety Wardens found five untaxed cars during an operation in North Ormesby while working alongside partners from Cleveland […]
Commuters encouraged to experience benefits of active travel
A collaborative effort is being made to encourage people in Liverpool to choose cycling for their commute to work. Cycling UK is […]
New automation directory plots course for the future
‘The Global Directory of Autonomy’ maps the key OEMs and entrepreneurs involved in the creation of highly automated transport and personal mobility […]
