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Strong demand prompts RSGB Academy to add second road safety education course date
Strong demand for a new RSGB Academy course aimed at improving the delivery of road safety education has led to a second date being added to the programme.
09:09 | 15 Sep
Obscured road signs causing drivers to break speed limits, RAC finds
Almost one-in-five drivers (19%) say they have accidentally broken the speed limit after being unable to see a road sign obscured by overgrown foliage, according to research by the RAC.
15:02 | 16 SepPACTS 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 SepWatch & listen
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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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