Fatal road traffic accidents caused by humans not tech
New research has found that less one per cent of fatal road traffic accidents are caused by technical defects. According to a study carried out by German research institute FKA, […]
road safety
Speeding on UK roads laid bare by RAC research
New research from the RAC has revealed the extent of speeding on UK roads, with one driver clocked at a staggering 167mph. Based on a Freedom of Information request to […]
Neglecting safety-critical vehicle checks risks road safety
A new survey from Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed that more than a fifth of grey fleet drivers neglect safety-critical vehicle checks. This includes monitoring tyre tread depth and overall […]
Northern Ireland announces biennial MOT testing consultation
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland has announced a consultation on biennial MOT testing. The consultation, which will run until 16 April, will gather industry and public feedback on […]
Drug-driving on the increase – IAM RoadSmart
More than half of drivers pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside tests, according to data obtained by IAM RoadSmart. It submitted a Freedom of Information request to all […]
Seven in 10 vehicle recalls unresolved
More than seven in 10 vehicle recalls in the UK have not been acted on, according to research by carVertical. It found that between January 2023 and September 2024, 72% […]
Drug driving deaths jump 50% in a year – AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drug driving deaths, according to research carried out by The AA Charitable Trust. Between 2022 and 2023 drivers killed under the influence of […]
Breaking the speed limit becoming commonplace
Breaking the speed limit has become commonplace in the UK, according to the RAC, with more than eight in 10 motorists saying they regularly see drivers breaking the limit ‘excessively’. […]
Not wearing seatbelts contributes to 40% of backseat fatalities
Nearly half of backseat passengers killed in car crashes were not wearing seatbelts, according to new analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT). Its data revealed that 40% of passengers […]
Parliament petition calls for tests for older drivers
A new Parliament petition could see motorists over the age of 60 have to take driving tests to remain on the road. As it stands, drivers do not have to […]
Drink driving penalties too lenient, RAC reveals
UK motorists back tougher sentences for drink driving, according to new research by the RAC. Its RAC Report on Motoring 2024 found that 38% believe harsher sentences are the answer […]
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. […]
