Road Safety News
Businesses in Essex encouraged to invest in road safety
With work-related journeys accounting for more than a third of those killed or seriously injured on Essex roads, businesses across the county are being encouraged to take action on road safety this summer.
07:46 | 7 MayProject EDWARD to host breakfast briefing on alcohol interlocks
The next Project EDWARD webinar will examine the latest developments in alcohol interlock technology and policy — and ask what it will take to unlock its full safety potential in the UK and across Europe.
07:07 | 7 May“Bring back buttons”: Nearly half of drivers turn against touchscreen cars
A new survey reveals almost half (47%) of UK drivers believe touchscreen dashboards make driving more distracting when compared to using physical buttons.
15:00 | 6 MayFree road safety education programme for primary schools and clubs
A free educational resource, which has already been used by almost 10,000 children across nearly 50 primary schools, is being made available for local authorities to download and use.
14:43 | 6 MayRoads policing leaders join forces at knowledge sharing event
An event bringing together leaders and operational officers to discuss current road safety challenges and share good practice from across the country was held last week with support from The Road Safety Trust.
15:32 | 5 MayWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
09.44 | 19 Dec | More videosWatch: The IMPACT Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
17.57 | 18 Aug | More videosWatch: More shocking driving caught on dashcam: Op Snap Devon & Cornwall
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