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UK parents unknowingly putting children at risk with early forward-facing switch
Campaigners are calling for urgent updates to UK car seat guidance after a new study found that the majority of parents turn their children forward-facing before the age of four – despite evidence from crash tests proving rear-facing seats are up to five times safer.
12:02 | 27 MarNRSC 2025: deadline for initial call for papers approaches
With less than a week until the initial deadline, Road Safety GB is still inviting submissions from road safety practitioners, academics and anyone else interested in presenting at the 2025 National Road Safety Conference.
12:55 | 26 MarIntelligent Instructor presents annual awards
Awards have been presented to celebrate the “dedicated individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve standards in the driver training field”.
13:20 | 28 MarTfL to provide a long-term support service for those affected by road traffic collisions
TfL is seeking a supplier to provide a long-term support service for victims of road traffic collisions in London once the pilot scheme service ends later this year.
14:27 | 26 MarAward success for Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum
The Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum has seen its impact recognised by Gloucestershire Constabulary and the region’s police and crime commissioner.
13:42 | 28 Mar“Road safety is a priority for the Scottish Government and its partners”
More than 120 road safety improvement projects have received funding from the Scottish Government, supporting efforts to help save lives on the country’s roads.
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