Drivers reminded to book MOTs or risk £1,000 fine
The Motor Ombudsman is urging drivers to book their MOTs in advance or risk a £1,000 fine if they use their vehicles beyond its expiration date. A valid MOT is […]
road safety
Road death numbers from drink driving ‘abhorrent’
The Department for Transport has revealed that there were an estimated 300 people killed in drink-drive collisions on UK roads in 2022. This represents a 13-year high and is up […]
IAM RoadSmart says smart motorways need ‘serious thought’
New research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed 53,000 incidents involving drivers ignoring lane closures on smart motorways since 2021. Figures obtained following Freedom of Information requests to […]
AI road enforcement trial extended
A nationwide trial using artificial intelligence to detect drivers not wearing their seatbelts or using their phones is set to be extended. National Highways and 10 police forces will continue […]
IAM RoadSmart calls for urgent action
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has called on the new government to urgently address road safety to reduce the number of casualties on UK roads. It recently published its […]
Call for tougher driving tests goes out to new government
A motoring industry personalised registration plate business has called on the new government to bring in tougher driving tests to reduce accidents on UK roads. Absolute Reg believes driving tests […]
Thatcham clarifies new EU vehicle safety regulation
The European Union’s New Vehicle General Safety Regulation (the EU vehicle safety regulation), also known as GSR2 or Regulation (EU) 2019/2144, comes into effect across Europe on Sunday, 7 July […]
Police crack down on unsafe vehicles
A road safety initiative led by the DVSA and Health and Safety Executive has seen 45 commercial vehicles taken off roads in North Yorkshire for being unsafe. Local police officers […]
Aggressive driving tops women drivers’ concerns
New research to mark International Women Drivers’ Day today has revealed that 78% of women drivers consider aggression on the roads to be a serious problem, with 69% saying that […]
Autonomous vehicles ‘generally’ safer than human drivers
One of the largest studies in autonomous vehicles has found that self-driving cars are safer than human drivers apart from when they are turning or when the light is poor. […]
Fleet risks increase with rise in collision ratios
Geotab is calling for an increased focus on fleet safety after new research revealed that miles per collision among professional drivers is coming down. It found that the total distance […]
RAC identifies six key road safety priorities for government
The RAC has identified better road surfaces and fairer fuel priorities as priority issues for the next government to address. In its ‘Deliver for drivers – priorities for the next […]
