Action to reduce speed limits outside schools
Speed limits outside every school in England’s largest county are being reviewed as North Yorkshire Council takes “unprecedented and coordinated” action to […]
Road incidents with horses still concerning
The British Horse Society is calling on all road users to consider how they pass horses, on the back of statistics showing […]
EU road deaths down 3% in 2024 – European Transport Safety Council statement
Brussels – The European Commission has published annual road death figures for 2024. Reacting to the new data, Antonio Avenoso, Executive […]
GDL petition builds momentum
A petition calling for the introduction of graduated driver licencing (GDL) is approaching 100,000 signatures. The petition was started by Crystal Owen, […]
PhD for UKROEd’s Research and Commissioning Manager
UKROEd’s Research and Commissioning Manager, Sarah Di Salvo, has been awarded a doctorate in education. Now officially Dr Sarah Di Salvo, the […]
UKROEd marks International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day (8 March), UKROEd is recognising the contribution that women across the country are making to helping to make […]
BikeSafe announces new partnership with UKROEd
The BikeSafe rider training scheme has joined forces with UKROEd as it looks ahead to its 25thanniversary year. The national initiative offers […]
Mobile phone use concern
In a bid to combat the rising tide of mobile phone use behind the wheel, Liverpool City Council has launched a campaign […]
E-scooter design standards
The findings of wide-ranging research into e-scooter construction standards, designed to help inform potential future Government policy, have been published. The research […]
Poor awareness of 2022 Highway Code changes
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to ensure they understand – and adhere to – the Highway […]
Australia’s road death toll surges
More Australians died in road crashes in the last financial year than in any period since 2012, despite being in much newer […]
Impairment cameras trialled in South-West
A ‘world first, state-of-the-art’ camera system which uses AI to help detect impaired drivers has been trialled in Devon & Cornwall. The […]
Ruth Purdie OBE Supports Calls for Urgent Action on Motorcycle Safety at National Conference
“Through the National Rider Risk Awareness Course, we are providing a crucial behavioural change intervention to equip riders with the knowledge and […]
Wales 20mph casualty reduction
The first year of Wales’ default 20mph speed limit saw around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20mph and 30mph […]
New tyre safety campaign
TyreSafe has launched its February ‘Love Your Tyres’ campaign, a light-hearted reminder to all road users to prioritise regular tyre checks. Despite […]
GDL petition gains momentum
A petition calling for the introduction of graduated driver licencing (GDL) is closing in on 100,000 signatures. The petition was started by […]
So you think you can ride?
The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched a new digital campaign to educate young and new riders on the most important […]
Mobility scooter safety call
Campaigners are calling for the ‘urgent’ addition of mobility scooter users to the Highway Code. The request follows data showing that fatalities […]
UKROEd Appoint Chief Operations Officer
UKROEd is thrilled to announce that Jon Robertson has been appointed as UKROEd’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) on a permanent basis. Jon […]
Seat belts save lives: AA
Young people are being urged to ‘belt up in the back’ following new data that highlights the ‘staggering’ numbers killed in car […]
NPCC Operations Calendar 2025-26
The National Roads Policing Calendar for the year 2025-265 has been published. The Calendar was redesigned for 2024 – 2025, removing individual fatal […]
Dangerous dazzle
Brighter headlights are causing problems for motorists “more than ever before”, according to a survey, but ministers have played down the road […]
Drug driving: action needed
The future of roads minister, Lilian Greenwood, has indicated an interest in learning more about technology that can speed up the prosecution […]
MBE for Rob Heard
An NDORS trainer and retired police officer who works in hampshire has been awarded an MBE for campaigning to make roads safer […]
Plan to reduce test waiting times
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed a seven-point plan to reduce driving test waiting times. The plan includes recruiting […]
Isle of Wight speed report
A new report outlining the findings of a speed limit review has been released by the Isle of Wight Council, highlighting recommended […]
Government’s new pot hole pledge
Councils will receive £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes in 2025, the Government has announced. The investment – […]
2024 Road safety Advent calendar – day 24
Take a look at today’s entry in our collection of road safety messages.
North-east students back safety campaign
A new campaign is aiming to safeguard young people after figures showing that 58% of serious and fatal road collisions involving 11-17-year-olds […]
2024 Road safety Advent calendar – day 23
Take a look at today’s entry in our collection of road safety messages.