A recap of the road safety news in brief from the week commencing 22 February:
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY
26 Feb: 15.30
Proposals for new multi-billion pound road link across the Thames
A consultation on proposals for a new multi-billion pound road link across the River Thames between Essex and Kent has received an unprecedented level of interest as it reaches its half way mark.
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26 Feb: 09.45
IAM establishes new industry group to guide driver risk management
The IAM has hosted the inaugural meeting of its new Business Customer Advisory Group (BCAG), a collection of industry professionals who have come together to deliver safer and more efficient driver activities for their businesses.
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THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY
25 Feb: 15.45
January new car sales hit eight-year high
The car manufacturing industry has built on its record-breaking 2015 with a healthy start to the new year, according to official new figures.
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25 Feb: 13.00
Can you help?
I’m looking for anyone who has thoughts on #speeding – perhaps you’ve been affected by a speeding driver? Or caught? https://t.co/xuMCSKA60A
— Catherine Bolsover (@cat_bolsover) February 25, 2016
Click here for information on how you can get in touch with the BBC’s Catherine Bolsover.
WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY
24 Feb: 13.00
Twitter: Brake gears up for annual awards
Who will be the recipient of this award at our annual reception at @HouseofCommons supported by @DirectLine_UK? pic.twitter.com/vvDoEgYAWd
— Brake (@Brakecharity) February 24, 2016
Make sure you check out the Road Safety GB news feed tomorrow to find out the answer.
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24 Feb: 10.00
Lorry ban would ‘put more vehicles on London’s roads’, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association has labelled London mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon’s call for a peak-hour lorry ban as ‘short-sighted’ and claims it would put hundreds more vans on the city’s roads at the busiest time of day.
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TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY
23 Feb: 14.30
‘Rogues’ gallery’ of roads puts Fords to the test
A new "rogues’ gallery" featuring over 100 of the planet’s worst road hazards has opened in Belgium and is designed to help Ford to develop and try out its latest vehicles.
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MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY
22 Feb: 12.45
Twitter: Boost your skill, reduce your risk, says GEM
Sandra Macdonald-Ames (left) offers feedback to a driver preparing to take the advanced test.https://t.co/q3cn1YwZSm pic.twitter.com/2IQOCMHgpi
— GEM Motoring Assist (@MotoringAssist) February 22, 2016
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22 Feb: 11.00
Motorist caught driving at 111mph (BBC News)
A 26-year-old man was caught driving at 111mph during a police road safety day of action in the Falkirk area during which a further 19 motorists were charged with different offences.
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