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Something is going awry with driving standards among younger drivers – IAM RoadSmart
Young drivers aged between 17-25 years currently make up more than a third (38%) of all dangerous driving endorsements, despite accounting for just 7% of all full licence holders.
08:35 | 3 Oct
NI launches new tool to detect drug drivers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has unveiled new drug-detection kits, enabling officers to check for cannabis and cocaine at the roadside.
12:57 | 2 OctFinal estimates confirm fall in road deaths during 2023
New Government statistics reveal there were 1,624 road deaths in Great Britain during 2023, a decline of 5% compared to 2022.
21:30 | 26 Sep | Comments (4)Vehicle data represents an ‘untapped data mine’ for road engineers
A new study has found that connected vehicle data is more effective at predicting road collisions than traditional analysis of historic datasets.
15:08 | 1 Oct‘Are you ready to get caught in the ACT?’
TyreSafe has launched its flagship annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role regular tyre maintenance plays in road safety.
11:58 | 1 Oct | Comments (1)Urgent action needed to address growing tyre safety ‘crisis’
TyreSafe has labelled a rise in the number of tyre-related KSIs as “deeply troubling” – and says it underscores the urgent need for stronger action to address tyre safety.
13:02 | 30 Sep | Comments (1)Watch & listen
Watch: 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 videosWatch: You couldn’t make it up!
10.28 | 7 Jun | More videosMore news
Conference sets out to ‘motivate, inspire and equip’ attendees to take action on rider safety Comments (1)
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The Road Safety Trust launches Autumn 2024 funding round
‘Are you ready to get caught in the ACT?’
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NI launches new tool to detect drug drivers
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