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Penalty points for seat belt offences backed
An expert in enforcement technology says plans to give penalty points to drivers caught not wearing a seat belt will help drive behaviour change and make roads safer, if they’re backed up with proper enforcement and driver awareness courses.
14:44 | 14 JanBikes saved from scrapheap help get young people into cycling
Hundreds of bikes destined for scrap at Glasgow’s waste centres are being saved and revitalised for people who can’t afford one.
10:13 | 14 JanGovernment launches consultation to mandate vehicle safety technologies
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to mandate a range of advanced vehicle safety technologies in Great Britain.
16:47 | 13 JanRoadPeace announces permanent closure
The national charity for road victims, RoadPeace, has announced its permanent closure after 34 years in operation.
08:38 | 13 Jan | Comments (3)‘Real Roads Don’t Reset’, campaign warns
Authorities in Scotland have launched a new gaming-themed campaign to tackle speeding among young drivers.
09:15 | 13 JanWatch & 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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Shaping the future of post-collision response
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Consultation launched to update mobility scooter legislation
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