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Britons back tougher road safety measures – and half think road deaths are rising
New polling, conducted on behalf of The Road Safety Trust, has found majority support for many key elements of the Government’s National Road Safety Strategy, from eyesight tests for older drivers to minimum learning periods for new ones.
10:34 | 16 Oct
First speakers confirmed for Young Driver Focus 2027
The first two speakers have been confirmed for Young Driver Focus 2027, with presentations exploring post-collision care and collaborative campaigning to improve young driver safety.
14:21 | 15 OctIsle of Wight schools launch walk to school challenge
Children at 11 schools across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot to school as part of a campaign to promote active and sustainable travel.
15:35 | 14 OctPolice and road safety partners urged to support national driver eyesight campaign
Police forces, road safety partnerships and other organisations are being encouraged to support Is Your Vision Roadworthy?, the National Driver Eyesight Campaign, which will run from 26 October to 8 November 2026 as part of Operation Insight.
08:26 | 14 OctSurrey surveys more than 1,300 sites using Connected Vehicle data
Surrey County Council is using Connected Vehicle data to measure speeds at 1,339 sites as part of its Speed Management Plan, replacing traditional surveys using radar equipment and automatic traffic counters (ATCs).
10:12 | 13 OctCall for stronger driver eyesight checks following preventable death webinar
Road safety, policing, legal and eye-care experts have called for stronger eyesight checks for drivers following a webinar examining the consequences of serious visual impairment behind the wheel.
10:11 | 12 OctWatch & listen
Watch: RSGB Academy Webinar – New Courses, New Awards
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11.29 | 3 Jul | More videosWatch: Webinar | Updated Assessment of Walked Routes to School guidelines
11.22 | 5 Mar | More videosWatch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
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