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PACTS calls for greater focus on powered mobility device safety
Powered mobility device users are being overlooked in road safety policy despite an estimated 500,000-850,000 people now using mobility scooters and powerchairs in the UK, according to a briefing from PACTS.
11:44 | 14 SepOne-in-10 drivers admit putting off MOTs or tyre replacements
One-in-10 UK drivers (10%) admit they have driven illegally by avoiding an MOT or failing to replace worn tyres, according to new research from the RAC.
10:43 | 11 Sep | Comments (1)Barnet Council pilots parent and child independent travel road safety workshops
Barnet Council has successfully piloted a series of free parent and child independent travel road safety workshops following strong demand from local families.
09:54 | 10 SepWarwickshire Road Safety Partnership launches young driver webinar
To help keep the county’s newest motorists safe, the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is inviting parents, carers, and young drivers to attend a free, interactive webinar on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
08:39 | 10 SepRSGB Academy webinar to showcase new learning and professional recognition opportunities
The RSGB Academy is inviting road safety and related professionals to discover its latest learning opportunities and find out more about a new pathway towards formal professional recognition.
09:15 | 8 SepWatch & 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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