Government considers revisiting GDL
Recent media reports suggest that the Government is once again to consider the introduction of graduated driver licensing, two-and-a-half years after last distancing […]
Study confirms enhanced road risk in deprived areas
New data shows people living in London’s most deprived areas are twice as likely to be killed or seriously injured in road […]
Support gathers for this year’s RoadPeace challenge
The UK’s top roads policing and road rescue chiefs are putting their collective force behind this year’s RoadPeace challenge. RoadPeace is the […]
Road safety group expresses concern about drivers at work
IAM RoadSmart has expressed concerns about the percentage of at-work drivers who believe it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drink […]
New active travel plans for London boroughs
London’s boroughs have been awarded more than £63 million in funding to continue their ‘vital’ work making the Capital’s roads safer and […]
UKROEd extends its congratulations and best wishes to King Charles and Queen Camilla
On behalf of the entire UKROEd team, we send our very best wishes on the occasion of King Charles III’s coronation. Long […]
Event seeks support from road safety organisations
Organisers of a one-day event taking place in the North West later this year are looking for road safety organisations to take […]
Don’t take a risk this spring, says TyreSafe
TyreSafe is asking drivers to not take a chance on their tyre safety this spring by performing checks every month and before […]
New National Rider Risk Awareness Course launched by UKROEd
Today (Monday 24 April 2023) sees the launch of UKROEd’s new National Rider Risk Awareness Course (NRRAC). The course is designed as […]
Understanding Highway Code rules “imperative for us all”
More than half of British drivers cannot correctly identify the new hierarchy of road users, according to findings of a survey. The […]
Scotland launches new speed warning campaign
Safety Cameras Scotland has launched a new campaign urging motorists to consider the lives of those walking, wheeling or cycling. The “limit […]
Report warns of record bill to fix local roads
The one-time cost to fix local roads in England and Wales has reached £14 billion for the first time – the equivalent […]
London’s ULEZ expansion to pose significant impact
Nearly 700,000 car drivers in Greater London could be liable to pay the £12.50 Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge when the scheme […]
We’re celebrating our ‘remote workers’ award
UKROEd was delighted to collect the award for Best Support for Remote Workers at the recent Great British Workplace Wellbeing awards. The […]
Supporting 15-minute neighbourhoods
Most people would like their area to become a ‘15-minute neighbourhood’, according to the findings of a YouGov study. The concept of […]
Body-worn video for school crossing patrols
School crossing patrols (SCPs) across South Tyneside are being issued with body cameras to help improve road safety and crackdown on drivers […]
Long service award for school crossing patrol
Buckinghamshire Council is celebrating the career of a ‘much-loved’ school crossing patroller (SCP), who has been helping children to cross the road […]
Scottish authorities urged to introduce dashcam portal
Cycling UK has renewed its call for Police Scotland and Scottish Government to introduce an online portal for the submission of camera […]
Rural speed limit concerns
The recent increase in the percentage of drivers admitting to speeding on 60mph rural roads is “extremely worrying”, says the RAC. Nearly […]
TfL hails ‘huge impact’ of 20mph limits
New data shows there has been a ‘significant reduction’ in the number of collisions since the implementation of 20mph speed limits on key roads in London. In March […]
Birmingham to welcome driverless buses
Driverless buses will begin transporting passengers around Birmingham this month, the region’s mayor has confirmed. Passengers will be able to use the […]
Common driving test myths debunked
The DVSA has launched an improved and expanded version of its behavioural change campaign to improve learner drivers’ understanding of what it […]
Government urged to confront e-scooter issue
The Government is being urged to get on with legalising private e-scooters – if that’s what it’s minded to do – in […]
EU to introduce zero alcohol limit for novice drivers
The European Transport Safety Council has welcomed significant changes to EU rules on driving licences and cross-border enforcement of traffic offenses, which […]
LRSC announces partnership with TIER
The London Road Safety Council has joined forces with TIER, the world’s largest shared micro-mobility provider, to co-operate on safety issues in […]
Free workshops for mature drivers in rural Wales
Free driver theory refresher workshops are being offered to mature drivers in Powys who wish to improve their road knowledge and build […]
Project EDWARD: join the daily conversation
The Project EDWARD team has kicked off the year with an ambitious programme of social media engagement – and is looking for […]
Council’s wavy road marking scheme labelled ‘bizarre’
North Somerset Council has defended a scheme, which “creates an unconventional highway environment” in an effort to both slow traffic down and […]
Calls for limits on electric car charging rates
The Government must do more to keep the price of charging electric vehicles under control, particularly for those who can’t do so […]
New video shows value of alcohol interlocks
The value of alcohol interlocks for preventing drink-driving is highlighted in a new short film produced by the European Transport Safety Council. […]
