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NFCC calls for greater action to tackle road deaths

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called for further action, including clearer strategies and a consultation on expanded statutory duties, to tackle road deaths and injuries across the UK. […]

Young drivers make up a fifth of December fatalities

New AA analysis has revealed that young drivers are significantly over-represented in fatal crashes during December evenings. The data has been released as a warning to younger drivers ahead of […]

Drink driving campaign launched by THINK!

Road safety group THINK! has launched a new drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas. The campaign, which aims to reduce incidents involving drink drivers, targets 17 to 24-year-old men […]

Winter driving tips as cold snap grips UK

Leading road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has offered winter driving tips as the first cold snap of the season grips the UK. It has urged motorists to […]

Road Safety Week launches new Victims Charter

Road safety charity Brake has launched a new Road Victims Charter as part of its annual campaign, Road Safety Week. The Charter, written in collaboration with bereaved families, trauma consultants, […]

NFDA urges swift MOT action in Northern Ireland

The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland (NFDA-NI) has urged swift action on the MOT backlog with average waiting times for a test up to 72 days. The MOT testing regime […]