Zebra markings ‘the way forward’ for pedestrian safety
Authorities in Manchester are seeking permission for a mass trial of ‘non-prescribed’ zebra crossings on side roads, on the back of research […]
Don’t rush to legalise e-scooters
There is a world of safety difference between e-scooter rental schemes and the use of private e-scooters, says the Parliamentary Advisory Council […]
Road Safety Trust: details of latest grants
The first project to receive a grant from the current Road Safety Trust funding round will provide road safety stakeholders in the […]
Liverpool launches ‘UK first’ pedestrian crossing trial
Liverpool City Council has launched what is being described as the ‘UK’s first nudge-behaviour trial’ for a new style pedestrian crossing. The […]
Pandemic brings shift in long-term commuting patterns
The RAC says the findings of a new survey suggest the typical Monday-to-Friday commute may be ‘gone for good’ as a result […]
Cost ‘the biggest reason’ for delaying learning to drive
The price of lessons and the cost of running a car are the top reasons why many young people have put the […]
50mph schemes ‘successful in driving down air pollution’
Motorists exceeding the 50mph speed limits on some of the most polluted roads in Wales could now receive a letter or fine […]
The UKROEd 2021 National Conference begins today
We’re excited to be at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport ahead of the UKROEd 2021 National Conference. It will be a […]
Government told to ‘make up its mind’ on e-scooters
A road safety group is calling for the Government to ‘make up its mind now’ on whether e-scooters have a role to […]
DfT confirms casualty statistics for 2020
The DfT has published figures confirming there was a 17% fall in the number of road fatalities during 2020 – a trend […]
Brake publishes Road Safety Week pack
The Road Safety Week action pack is now available for road safety professionals, as well as schools and other organisations, to download. […]
DfT publishes latest e-scooter casualty figures
New figures show there were 484 casualties in collisions involving e-scooters in 2020, of which 384 were e-scooters users. The figures, published […]
Focus on motorcycles at Road Safety GB Festival
Motorcycling will feature prominently on the agenda for the 2021 Festival of Road Safety, with three confirmed presentations – and a fourth […]
Scottish ‘gan’ campaign aims to make young drivers safer
The mother of a young driver who died in a high-speed collision has backed a Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland campaign […]
Safer roads campaign encourages drivers to slow down
The real-life impact of traffic collisions is laid bare in a hard-hitting campaign featuring bereaved parents and emergency services staff. As part […]
DfT seeks ADIs for cycling study
The DfT is still looking for approved driving instructors (ADIs) to take part in a study designed to improve understanding and cooperation […]
VR headsets could enhance screen-based hazard perception training
Using virtual reality (VR) headsets in driver hazard perception is just as good as, and in some conditions better than, single screen […]
TfGM Safer Roads Campaign
September 2021 TfGM Safer Roads campaign encourages drivers to slow down and save lives On average, 681 people have been killed or seriously injured on […]
New Highway Code to make roads ‘even safer’
New rules to improve safety on England’s motorways and high-speed come into effect today in a ‘major update’ to The Highway Code. […]
Project Edward launches its week of action today
SAFE ROAD SPEEDS AND “SAFE SYSTEM” GET NATIONAL FOCUS PROJECT EDWARD: 13-17 September • Police forces across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern […]
THINK! relaunches young drink driver campaign
THINK! is bringing back its ‘Pint Block’ campaign to help spread the message among young male drivers that ‘a mate doesn’t let […]
CC Jo Shiner compliments UKROEd in podcast episode
The new NPCC road policing portfolio CC Jo Shiner has praised UKROEd and the opportunity its courses offer for long-term behaviour change. […]
New walking and cycling guidance for local authorities
Local authorities have been issued with guidance to support them in making it easier for people to walk and cycle to work. […]
Brake publishes self-driving car ‘myth busters’
The road safety charity Brake is setting out to dispel some of the ‘myths and misconceptions’ surrounding self-driving vehicles. Brake says research […]
Traffic commissioners ‘play a key role in road safety’
Local authorities are being encouraged to have their say on the role of traffic commissioners, as the DfT seeks to ensure the […]
Research helps authorities manage skid resistance on local roads
Research funded by the Road Safety Trust into the relationship between skid resistance and collision risk for a typical local authority road […]
New enforcement cameras ‘to cut road danger and congestion’
TfL says the introduction of at least 50 new enforcement cameras – to enforce civil traffic rules at junctions – will play […]
