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 […]
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 […]
