Increase in convictions for defective vehicle parts
The number of drivers convicted for defective vehicle parts offences has reached its highest level since 2014, according to new analysis from […]
Free e-cycle scheme for Manchester NHS staff
Cycling UK says it has been helping NHS staff in Manchester discover the cost, health and environmental benefits of e-cycling regularly. Through […]
RAC research critical of UK’s roads
An overwhelming majority of drivers think the roads they’ve driven on in other European countries ‘put the UK’s potholed-plagued streets to shame’, […]
School holiday seat belt warning
New research from Wagonex reveals that over 700 drivers have been caught travelling with kids without seatbelts in the last year – […]
Your car can’t say no…
Safer Roads Greater Manchester (SRGM) has launched an innovative campaign offering a new perspective on the dangers of driving after drinking alcohol […]
Dudley council marks school crossing patrol anniversary
The mayor of Dudley joined school crossing patrols (SCPs) from across the region recently to celebrate 70 years since the service was […]
Consultation into penalty charge fees
The London Councils group is consulting on the level of penalty charges for parking and traffic contraventions on roads controlled by all […]
Upgrade to speed enforcement cameras in Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) says its new and upgraded speed cameras “will ensure that drivers adhere to road speeds and do […]
Call to improve basic motorcycle training
A coalition of organisations is calling on the Government to make changes to compulsory basic training (CBT) for motorcycles to strengthen safety […]
Road Victim Month begins today
Today marks the beginning of Road Victim Month, an initiative from RoadPeace to ensure the 500,000-plus people killed on Britain’s roads are […]
Concern over rise in drink-drive deaths
New figures from the Department for Transport show there were an estimated 260 deaths on Britain’s roads in 2021 where a motorist […]
Motorcycling intervention produces ‘astounding’ results
New road markings trialled across the west of Scotland have improved the riding behaviour of motorcyclists taking left hand bends, according to […]
Road Safety GB seeks applications for vice chair role
Road Safety GB is seeking to appoint a new vice chair, with the successful applicant assuming the role in November 2023. This […]
E-scooters “could play an important role” in London’s future
Data published by TfL shows fewer than 0.01% of trips taken as part of the Capital’s rental e-scooter trial have resulted in […]
New research project to explore driver fatigue interventions
A new project will assess whether a ‘caffeine-nap’ can counteract sleepiness among drivers who suffer with obstructive sleep apnoea. Government figures show […]
UKROEd is proud to be supporting this year’s National Eisteddfod of Wales (5th – 12th August)
UKROEd is committed to helping this year’s National Eisteddfod visitors make safe choices as they travel to and from the Maes. […]
New sentencing guidelines for motoring offences
A comprehensive package of 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales came into […]
Petition calls for extrication tools in vehicles
A petition is calling for all new vehicles to be fitted with a window breaker and seat belt cutter as a standard […]
Driving test fraudster warning
Fraudsters who offer to help people illegally pass their UK driving tests are advertising their services widely across social media, an investigation […]
Op Snap passes 10,000 submissions in south west
Devon & Cornwall Police’s Op Snap, which enables members of the public to submit dashcam, helmet-cam and mobile phone video footage of […]
Petition sparks potential 20mph debate in Welsh Assembly
A petition to stop the introduction of a default 20mph speed limit across Wales has ‘closed early because it has received so […]
IAM pothole repair plea
IAM RoadSmart and Cycling UK have issued a ‘pothole plea’ to central government to prioritise residents’ safety by providing funding to local […]
National Highways launches SRN consultation
National Highways is seeking views from road safety professionals on its newly-published strategic plan, which sets out the long-term vision for the […]
New e-scooter safety initiatives
Two of the mobility companies operating rental e-scooter schemes in the UK have launched initiatives to improve rider behaviour. First reported by […]
Cost-of-living crisis ‘could be compromising’ road safety
Nearly two-thirds of drivers are worried about being able to afford timely repairs to their vehicles, a new survey has found, raising […]
UK’s first autonomous bus service launches in Edinburgh
The UK’s first full-sized driverless buses have begun transporting passengers between Fife and Edinburgh, marking a “significant milestone” for public transport and […]
Minister seeks to improve motorcycling policies
The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) says it held a ‘positive meeting’ with transport minister Richard Holden, where a wide range of issues […]
School crossing patrol service celebrates platinum jubilee
The School Crossing Patrol (SCP) service celebrates its Platinum Jubilee in 2023 – and Road Safety GB has commissioned a special commemorative […]
‘Dead Slow’ horse safety boards for Warwickshire roads
The Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has stepped up efforts to support the county’s growing equestrian community and to help improve their safety […]
Hackney pupils launch road safety video
Junior road safety officers at a primary school in Hackney have produced a music video in a bid to raise awareness around […]
