Brake publishes self-driving car ‘myth busters’
The road safety charity Brake is setting out to dispel some of the ‘myths and misconceptions’ surrounding self-driving vehicles. Brake says research […]
Traffic commissioners ‘play a key role in road safety’
Local authorities are being encouraged to have their say on the role of traffic commissioners, as the DfT seeks to ensure the […]
Research helps authorities manage skid resistance on local roads
Research funded by the Road Safety Trust into the relationship between skid resistance and collision risk for a typical local authority road […]
New enforcement cameras ‘to cut road danger and congestion’
TfL says the introduction of at least 50 new enforcement cameras – to enforce civil traffic rules at junctions – will play […]
Funding to make walking and cycling more accessible to all
More than £500,000 of funding has been made available for community and not-for-profit groups in London to encourage people of all backgrounds […]
Rise in newly qualified drivers losing their licence
The number of newly qualified drivers losing their driving licence within the first two years of passing their test has risen by […]
New portal provides updates on Op SNAP submissions
A new portal has been launched to enable those who submit footage of driving offences in Wales to access an update on […]
TRL Research
As you prepare to complete an educational course – We are currently carrying out an independent evaluation of some NDORS courses and are […]
Making 20mph the default speed limit in Wales “a bold step”
The Welsh Government has made plans to reduce the national default speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on residential roads and busy […]
40 years of seatbelt wearing saves lives
On this day 40 years ago, history was made when the UK Parliament passed legislation to make seatbelt wearing compulsory where fitted […]
Police forces step up efforts to detect speeding drivers
Police forces across the country are supporting a National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) campaign to crack down on speeding drivers. In Hertfordshire, […]
‘Greenprint’ sets out pathway to net zero transport
The Government’s newly-published ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050 features a commitment to deliver the prime minister’s ‘bold’ […]
Survey shows support for 20mph zones
A new survey from IAM RoadSmart suggests that support for reducing the speed limit on all urban roads to 20mph has increased […]
Northern Ireland tackles drink-drive reoffending
The Northern Irish Government has announced a change to legislation which will automatically offer those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity […]
Highway Code changes for clearer motorway driving guidance
The Highway Code will be updated later this year to help road users better understand how motorways and major A-roads operate. The […]
Road Safety Trust publishes Impact Report
The Road Safety Trust has published an Impact Report as part of its obligation as a charity to ‘demonstrate the difference it […]
Road casualty statistics offer insight on Covid-19 impact
Following a year impacted by Covid-19 restrictions, provisional figures for 2020 confirm an expected fall in the number of road deaths. The […]
Show drink and drug driving the red card
Motorists in the north east are being urged to show drink and drug driving the red card during Euro 2020 – with […]
THINK! delivers team talk to young drivers
THINK! has teamed up with Radio One DJ Chris Stark and the County Football Association to deliver a passionate team talk to […]
Cut the clutter on pavements, says Living Streets
Living Streets is calling for action to cut pavement clutter, slow traffic speeds and make crossings safer so that more people can […]
Improvements made to truck safety in London
TfL says an initiative to protect vulnerable road users in London from the most dangerous heavy goods vehicles has “saved lives and […]
Cycle hire scheme launches successfully in Birmingham
Figures show people in Birmingham are taking almost 500 rides a day on the city’s newly-launched hire bikes. The West Midlands Cycle […]
Police embark on summer-long safety crackdown in Sussex
Motorists in Sussex are being told to expect a heightened police presence every weekend throughout the summer, as part of efforts to […]
Results of annual UK cycle helmet safety tests published
The Road Safety Trust has published the findings of its annual cycle helmet safety tests, with three helmets awarded a ‘recommended’ label. […]
Pedestrian priority introduced at crossings in London
TfL has announced that 18 pedestrian crossings will be programmed to show a continuous green signal to pedestrians, until traffic approaches, to […]
DVSA to increase trailer and caravan safety checks
Drivers are being urged to carry out simple trailer and caravan safety checks as the DVSA increases roadside stops over the next […]
Police in South West to assist CSW teams
Police officers will be deployed with Community Speed Watch teams in Devon and Cornwall to allow the groups to issue on-the-spot fines […]
Andy Cox receives UKROED award at end of epic run
We send our congratulations to Det Ch Supt Andy Cox, who completed a 200km (124-mile) run from London to the National Memorial […]
Government moves to extend rental e-scooter trials
The Government has extended its official trials of rental e-scooters until March 2022, it has been reported. The trials, which started in […]
Speed compliance fell during recent lockdown
The percentage of cars exceeding the speed limit rose on all road types during the first quarter of 2021 – but remained […]
