HGV Hazard: Critics Warn of “Exhausted” Lorry Drivers
The government has come under fire for its decision to temporarily extend the number of hours that heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers can work. Several parties in the industry have …Read More
Road safety seesaw: Fatality rates rise as traffic levels drop
Road traffic in Great Britain fell by 21% last year, likely due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, a new study shows that fatality rates increased by 6%.
The …Read More
Lagging Behind: UK’s Road Safety Progress Among the Slowest in Europe
New statistics show that the UK is one of the worst countries in Europe for road safety progress, ranking 31st out of 32 nations. The figures come from a report …Read More
New Road Safety Mobile Technology Trialled in the UK
A new mobile technology aiming to tackle issues around road safety is being tested for the first time in cities across the West Midlands.
The platform is the UK’s first Cellular …Read More
Fasten your seatbelts: Scottish police buckle up for road safety campaign
In a bid to improve road safety, Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit has launched a new campaign emphasising the benefits of wearing a seatbelt.
The campaign, which will run until Sunday …Read More
Cash surge: Funding announced for electric vehicle charging
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has announced it will be providing a total of £300m in funding to support electric vehicle charging. As a result, 1,750 new …Read More
Older drivers are more likely to make dangerous road safety mistakes
A recent survey by Rooster Insurance has revealed new information about older drivers and safe driving practices. The results found that older motorists are more likely to make dangerous safety …Read More
Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods: The Not-So-New Normal
Critics of low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are having to accept that similar traffic filters are already in widespread use across the UK.
According to a study by the #BikeIsBest campaign, at least …Read More
Countryside crash: Young drivers at risk on rural roads
According to new data from the AA, young motorists are at an increased risk when driving on rural roads compared to urban routes.
Analysis by the British motoring association showed that …Read More
Fatalities on smart motorways on the up
New data provided by the Department for Transport (DfT) has shown that fatality rates on smart motorways have overtaken conventional motorways in recent years. This has sparked further discussion around …Read More