News – Page 13

Calling all Road Safety Professionals – Invitation to Exhibit

We are pleased to announce our upcoming joint UKROEd/NPCC Roads Policing conference at the Radisson Hotel, Manchester Airport on Wednesday 12th and […]

May 26, 20221 min read

Road deaths rise by seven per cent

Road safety groups are urging the Government to consider re-introducing targets, after new figures show a rise in road deaths during 2021. […]

May 25, 20221 min read

Government to take action against noisy motorists

The Government has announced plans to trial ‘innovative’ noise cameras, as part of efforts to help police forces ‘banish loud engines and […]

May 23, 20221 min read

Resource launched to support new motorcycle riders

A one-stop-shop for new and young powered two-wheeler (PTW) riders has been launched, in an effort to help them safely navigate life […]

May 19, 20221 min read

Road Safety Trust to support dash cam research

Lincolnshire Police and Keele University have received £150k funding from The Road Safety Trust to explore how ‘Dash Cam’ technology can be […]

May 16, 20221 min read

Initiative to encourage post-test training for motorcyclists

A new initiative has been launched to increase the number of PTW riders undertaking post-test training, and to encourage riders to be […]

May 12, 20221 min read

Government considers changes to MOT frequency

The RAC has warned that relaxing the frequency of MOT tests would see a “dramatic increase” in the number of unroadworthy vehicles, […]

May 9, 20221 min read

Private e-scooter safety

A new report recommends that the DfT takes immediate action to address dangerous and illegal private e-scooter use. The report has been […]

May 5, 20221 min read

Healthy streets access ‘vital’

Healthy Streets officers are making great strides towards a car-free school run by supporting the delivery of School Streets across London, according […]

May 3, 20221 min read

EV charger milestone

More than 30,000 electric vehicle chargers are now publicly available to UK drivers, Government statistics show. The Government has pledged to end […]

April 28, 20221 min read

Failed attempt to dodge ticket

A driver’s attempt to dodge a speeding ticket which would have cost him a £100 course led to an £860 fine and […]

April 25, 20221 min read

Calls on Government to tackle drug-driving problem

Government plans to make drug-driving ‘as much of a social taboo’ as drink-driving will only address a small proportion of the problem, […]

April 21, 20221 min read

Road Safety Trust announces theme for new applications

Fitness to Drive has been announced as the theme for the Road Safety Trust’s 2022 Main Theme Grants Programme. The programme will […]

April 19, 20221 min read

Peer calls for ban on cyclists using phones

A member of the House of Lords is calling for cyclists and e-scooter riders to be prosecuted for the offence of using […]

April 14, 20221 min read

Road Safe NI launches app to support safer driving

Road Safe NI, the road safety charity in Northern Ireland, has teamed up with Pocket Box to launch a free vehicle management […]

April 11, 20222 min read

New cycling plan for Belfast

The Northern Irish Government has set out a ten year vision to develop the Belfast Cycling Network – as part of efforts […]

April 7, 20221 min read

North Wales Police launch Olivia’s story

A powerful road safety film telling the story of a young girl who was killed in a road traffic collision has […]

April 4, 20223 min read

Improving safety for gig economy workers

A new project will evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector. The […]

March 31, 20221 min read

Mobile phone laws have toughened

The law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain has become stricter. Here are the details: The law […]

March 28, 20221 min read

Rehabilitation announcement for injured bikers

Following Government updates to the highway code prioritising vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists and cyclists, the Major Trauma Group and charitable […]

March 24, 20222 min read

New video encourages greater uptake of Welsh courses

An informative new video from UKROEd will encourage drivers who need to complete a speed awareness course – or other behaviour change […]

March 21, 20221 min read

Fall in drink drive deaths ‘needs to be viewed in context’

The number of people killed in drink-drive related deaths fell slightly during 2020, although that only tells part of the story. New […]

March 17, 20221 min read

New van scheme highlights ‘huge safety deficit’

The most recent results from the ‘world’s only Commercial Van Safety Rating programme’ show that some manufacturers have reacted positively to calls […]

March 14, 20221 min read

Campaign urges drivers to use the two-second rule

Drivers have been warned against the dangers of tailgating amid concerns that ‘huge numbers’ are failing to follow ‘basic safety rules’ on […]

March 10, 20221 min read

TfL to launch new stretches with lower speed limits

“Lowering speeds is one of the most important things we can do to reduce road danger and make it easier and safer […]

March 7, 20221 min read

Thatcham Research reveals safest new cars

New electric and hybrid vehicles are demonstrating ‘impressive safety advancements’ ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and […]

March 3, 20221 min read

Have you got the message about new mobile phone law?

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers that updated mobile phone laws will come into force next month. […]

February 28, 20222 min read

MCIA welcomes zero emissions Action Plan

The Government says a new Action Plan shows its determination to ‘find the right place’ for zero emission powered light vehicles (PLVs) […]

February 24, 20221 min read

Distractions can be deadly: new campaign

A campaign to highlight the dangers of using a mobile phone at the wheel launched in South Yorkshire recently. South Yorkshire Safer […]

February 21, 20221 min read

Potholes a ‘major safety concern’

British motorists still see potholes as a bigger safety issue than speeding or drink and drug driving, according to IAM RoadSmart. The […]

February 17, 20221 min read