Road Safety Week 2019
Brake’s Road Safety Week 2019 (18-24 November) is open for employers to register. The event brings communities, schools and organisations together, to […]
Government considering hands-free phone ban for drivers
Ministers must consider strengthening the ban on drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel by outlawing hands-free use, MPs have said. […]
Essex volunteers given enforcement powers
A group of volunteers in Essex will become the first in the country to be given enforcement powers, under a new initiative. […]
Great feedback from a satisfied client
We were very gratefuI to receive the following feedback: “I attended your Motorway Awareness Course today at The Swallow Hotel Waltham Abbey. […]
UKROEd board honours Ian Aspinall
Members of the UKROEd board had their opportunity to congratulate Ian Aspinall for his long service to the organisation, and to wish […]
Governments must take the lead to reduce road death and serious injury
A report out today from The Road Safety Foundation and Ageas Insurance calls for two clear actions where the government can take […]
Red X motorway lane offences: cameras are now live
ROAD SAFETYand breakdown organisations are warning motorists that motorway cameras are being used to detect drivers who use lanes with a red […]
ALL COURSE PROVIDERS, COST & CONTACT DETAILS
The most up to date lists of course providers, cost and contact details are now available to view. From the home page […]
Road Safety Trust podcast: dangerous drivers and the law
Researchers from the University of Leicester led by Professor Sally Kyd issue a warning that too many prosecutions for dangerous driving fail […]
Too many dangerous drivers escape justice, researchers warn
Researchers from the University of Leicester led by Professor Sally Kyd have issued a warning that too many prosecutions for dangerous driving […]
Drug driving prosecutions double in 2018
A record 10,215 cases in England and Wales were sent to court in 2018 compared with 5,368 during the previous 12 months, […]
It’s all about improvement
Dr Shaun Helman explains how, in a new project, TRL will be evaluating the impact of all available NDORS courses in achieving […]
European Parliament backs new vehicle safety standards
The European Parliament has given the green light to new minimum EU vehicle safety requirements that will come into force from […]
Join us at this year’s Trainer Conferences
Following the success of our NDORS Trainer Conferences last year, we are very pleased to be offering you the opportunity to attend […]
Automatic speed limiters to be “standard on all new cars” from 2022
New regulations will mean all new cars sold in Europe will have automatic anti-speeding systems fitted as standard from 2022. The “intelligent speed […]
Experts warn of risks in latest vehicle infotainment systems
TRL’s Head of Impairment Research, Dr Paul Jackson, argues that the evidence base regarding distracted driving has failed to keep up with […]
MPs to investigate road safety as progress flatlines
The Commons Transport Committee is launching an inquiry ‘to scrutinise the Government’s approach to road safety’ over concern that progress on the […]
New phone warning for drivers: legal doesn’t equal safe
Researchers from the University of Keele are reminding drivers that using a phone hands-free at the wheel may be legal, but this […]
NMAC Instructor Course
The Course Development Unit are proposing to run an NMAC Instructor course for new Instructors around June 2019. Please email [email protected] if […]
2019 Trainer Conference dates announced
UKROEd are pleased to announce the dates and locations for our Trainer conferences this year. They will take place as follows: 20th […]
First official UKROEd Academy course takes place
The UKROEd Academy ran its very first course on 24 and 25 January at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham. The course was […]
New online courses for seat belt and cycling offenders
The next generation of online education courses for seat belt and cycling offences have been announced by UKROEd. These will replace the […]
Introducing the ‘Safe and Considerate Driving’ course
We take a closer look at how the new course was developed and why it should prove effective IT IS a UKROEd […]
Stopping distances video: part of new-look NSAC
MEMBERS OF the UKROEd Course Development Unit have been busy in recent months preparing a new programme for the National Speed Awareness […]
Great feedback from trainer conferences
The UKROEd team took to the road for a series of four trainer conferences in late May and early June, with some […]
Make sure you stay safe and legal when assisting an emergency vehicle
Emergency service drivers make ‘blue light’ journeys because someone needs their urgent help. We in turn can help them by giving them […]
