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Leading police figures back call for lower drink drive limit
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ (APCC) has joined the call for a reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers.
13:11 | 14 Jan
Three-quarters of motorists “blinded” by dazzling headlights, AA survey suggests
Brighter headlights are causing problems for motorists “more than ever before”, according to a survey of AA members, but ministers have played down the road safety concerns associated with them.
15:54 | 13 Jan | Comments (1)Campaigners call for mobility scooter users to be included in the Highway Code
Campaigners are calling for the ‘urgent’ addition of mobility scooter users to the Highway Code, on the back of data showing that fatalities nearly doubled in 2023, when compared to the previous year.
12:32 | 13 JanFinal call for motorcycling safety conference
Anyone thinking of attending a conference focusing on rider safety to be held next month is being encouraged to book their place as soon as possible.
13:31 | 10 JanUp to a quarter of young passenger deaths ‘avoidable’ if seatbelts worn – AA Charitable Trust
Young people are being urged to ‘belt up in the back’ on the back of new data that highlights the ‘staggering’ numbers killed in car crashes not wearing their seatbelts.
12:33 | 8 JanToolkit to help local authorities introduce PRIME road markings to improve motorcycle safety
A new toolkit, designed to improve motorcycle safety, is now available for road authorities across the UK and beyond.
12:04 | 9 JanWatch & listen
Watch: Operation Tramline – driver caught using tablet/laptop
16.20 | 10 Jan | More videosWatch: You only have to lose control once – Road Safety Scotland
12.27 | 13 Sep | More videosWatch: School Crossing Patrols – Road Safety Wales
12.25 | 7 Sep | More videosWatch: Persuading professional drivers that hands-free phones are as dangerous as hand-held phone calls – The Road Safety Trust
12.23 | 9 Aug | More videosMore news
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