Young Driver Focus 2021 report features Road Safety Trust
Although the Young Driver Focus event scheduled to be held in London this year has had to be postponed, the organisers have […]
Intervention tackles root cause of driving offences
A multi-agency initiative is seeking to improve road safety in West Mercia by tackling the root causes of risky driving behaviours. #MORSE […]
UKROEd honours seven winners in its 2020 Awards event
UKROEd would like to congratulate the seven people who have today received awards for their outstanding contribution to road safety. The awards […]
Motorcyclists in Somerset encouraged to ‘raise your ride’
Somerset County Council has launched a new initiative for motorcyclists, in a bid to raise awareness and demonstrate the value of advanced […]
Riders and drivers welcome social media safety campaign
A social media campaign highlighting the most common causes of collisions involving motorcyclists has proven popular among riders and drivers alike. The […]
Highways England trials ‘anti-ageing cream’ for roads
Highways England is trialing a new type of material for resurfacing roads which aims to help them last ‘significantly’ longer and reduce […]
Government makes record £18 million Bikeability investment
The Government has announced £18 million in funding for the Bikeability cycle training scheme, as it looks to ensure children and their […]
Warwickshire Police raise awareness of e-scooter legislation
Warwickshire Police is raising awareness of the law on privately owned e-scooters – amid concerns over their illegal use on public roads, […]
UKROEd pays tribute to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh
We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We join nations, organisations and […]
Learner drivers face eight-month wait for test
New figures have estimated there are almost 1.2 million learner drivers waiting to take a practical test – a backlog which could […]
Whatever you do, please stay safe this Easter
We hope you will be able to enjoy some time with friends and family this Easter, if restrictions allow. Before you go: […]
Use alcolocks to cut drink driving, says PACTS
The UK Government should introduce alcohol interlocks as soon as possible for drivers convicted of drink driving. This would reduce the high […]
New ‘bold’ transport pledge from Welsh government
A ‘bold pledge’ to increase the number of people walking, cycling and using public transport sits at the heart of the Welsh […]
TRL launches new micro mobility testing
Transport consultancy TRL has launched a new service for testing powered micromobility solutions, assuring both the safety performance and handling of the […]
Government promises overhaul of bus services nationwide
The government has said studying bus timetables will become a thing of the past as it promised hundreds of miles of new […]
New appointment for Jon Robertson
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Jon Robertson to the role of Business Lead for Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, […]
Call for minimum learning period for new drivers
A new survey suggests there is ‘overwhelming support’ for the introduction of a 12-month minimum learning period for new drivers. Two thirds […]
Speeding ‘less acceptable’ than five years ago, suggests survey
The findings of a new survey show ‘positive long-term trends’ in relation to speeding behaviour – with motorists now considering it less […]
British Horse Society makes plea to drivers
The British Horse Society (BHS) is urging drivers to be careful when passing horses on the road, after a spate of recent […]
UK exceeds 20,000 EV charging points
The number of electric vehicle charging points available publicly in the UK rose by a quarter in 2020 – although the Government […]
Drivers needed for university research project
Loughborough University is looking for car drivers to test the next generation of motoring technology – as part of a European road […]
Drink-drive deaths climb to 10-year high
Provisional estimates suggest the number of drink-drive related deaths in Great Britain rose to a 10-year high in 2019. The figures show […]
Police forces begin mobile phone crackdown today
Police forces across the UK will be stepping up efforts to deter drivers from using a mobile phone in the coming weeks, […]
