Government ‘not taking forward’ work on GDL
The Government has once again distanced itself from the introduction of graduated driver licensing. GDL is a scheme which places restrictions on […]
Insurers warn against self-driving cars on motorways
Plans for cars to drive themselves on UK motorways as soon as 2021 are unlikely to go ahead after insurers warned government […]
Drivers to be banned from holding phones under tightened rules
It will soon be illegal for anyone to pick up and use a mobile phone while driving, under revised legislation due to […]
FirstCar launches new app for learners
FirstCar has launched a new app to help learner drivers pass their practical test at the first time of asking by avoiding […]
Stay alert, but don’t veer for deer, warns safety group
Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common. The rutting (or […]
New assisted driver safety grading system launched
A new grading system has been launched to help drivers better understand autonomous emergency driving and other assisted driving features on modern […]
DfT confirms 2019 casualty statistics
Evidence points towards Britain being in a period when the numbers of road fatalities are ‘broadly stable’, the Government has conceded. The […]
Need for ‘fundamental shift’ in attitudes towards speeding: IAM
IAM RoadSmart has renewed its call for speeding to become as socially unacceptable as drink and drug driving. The road safety charity […]
Parents ‘don’t want to use their car on the school run’
More than eight out of ten parents (84%) don’t want to drive their children to school, a new survey has found. Between […]
Safety group calls for better understanding of motorway lanes
Motorists are being reminded that good lane discipline can be the key to reducing risk and congestion on the road. Safety campaigner […]
Virtual Festival of Road Safety to take place in November
Preparations for the Festival of Road Safety are gathering pace with more than 30 sessions already confirmed, including 16 presentations in a […]
New versions of Roadcraft available next month
TSO and the Police Foundation have announced that the Roadcraft and Motorcycle Roadcraft publications have been updated, and the new versions will […]
Motorway speed limits to be reduced in pollution reduction trial
Speed limits are to be cut on parts of four motorways shortly in a trial to reduce pollution. The limit will be […]
Register for free DriveTech webinar on improving driver behaviour
Our colleagues at DriveTech are inviting you to join their live webinar where they will be looking at how to assess driver […]
MPs hear argument for introduction of GDL
Graduated driver licencing (GDL) was among the key issues debated during the first session of the Transport Committee’s re-launched inquiry into young […]
Government launches consultation on pavement parking
The Government has unveiled new proposals to ban ‘antisocial’ pavement parking, a move it says will improve safety for families and people […]
BOOKING COURSES – CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 UPDATE
SEPTEMBER 2020 Important Coronavirus Update Due to the current coronavirus situation, all physical classroom courses remain cancelled/closed and have been replaced by […]
Road Safety Trust under the spotlight in podcast
In the latest episode of the RSGB Talk podcast, host Nick Rawlings is joined by Sally Lines OBE and Louise Palomino to […]
Government considers automated driving
The Government is considering a move to permit the use of an automated system that is capable of taking control of a […]
New funding announced by Road Safety Trust
The Road Safety Trust has announced a new £300k funding stream for charities, local authorities and community groups. The Small Grants Plus […]
MOT extension data shows cause for concern
The Government is being urged to do more to persuade drivers to book an MOT immediately in the interests of road safety […]
MPs to discuss graduated driver licensing
Graduated driver licensing will again be discussed by MPs next month, as part of an inquiry into young and novice driver safety. […]
New survey highlights importance of checks for truck drivers
According to a new survey, 39.3% of HGV drivers carry out no walkaround vehicle checks. Furthermore, 15.8% stated that they rarely complete […]
New online motorcycle training to improve road safety
A free online training course has been launched for moped and motorcycle riders to complete before taking their CBT course. Ridefree has […]
DfT reports 1,748 road deaths in 2019
The Government has conceded Britain is in a period when road fatality numbers are stable, despite publishing figures showing a 2% fall […]
Government to ban old tyres on larger vehicles
The Government has announced that larger vehicles – including lorries and buses – are to be banned from using older tyres, in […]
Don’t risk lives with free trade deals, warns road safety group
The UK must not bow to pressure to accept lower vehicle safety standards as it negotiates Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the […]
Rules for e-scooters set out as UK’s first trial begins
As the UK’s first trial of electric scooters gets underway in Middlesbrough, the Government has confirmed riders can be prosecuted for careless […]
Report highlights lockdown road safety concerns
A new report is calling for further research to understand why the number of road deaths across Europe has not declined by […]
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – BOOKING DIGITAL CLASSROOM COURSES
JULY 2020 Due to the current coronavirus situation, all physical classroom courses remain cancelled/closed and have been replaced by Online/Virtual Classroom Courses. […]
