road safety

New laws set for UK roads

Regarding mobile phone usage, the new laws have been updated to ensure that using a phone behind the wheel is met with a greater fine of £200 and a possible […]

Road charity calls for autonomous education

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has urged the government and manufacturers to ensure that driver training is available ahead of the introduction of self-driving vehicles. Speaking to a House of […]

 UK government unveils new automated agenda

The UK government has announced plans which could see automated vehicles on public roads by 2025. It is creating legislation to support the roll-out of self-driving cars within three years […]

Government to penalise pothole-making companies

The government has announced that it will penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes after carrying out street works. According to the RAC, this change in the laws could prevent thousands […]

Drivers urged to tread carefully

The rising cost of living could see motorists rejecting new tyres in favour of cheaper, part-worn tyres described by safety experts as ‘death traps’. Research conducted by the UK’s leading […]

Potholes remain drivers’ deepest concern

Potholes remain the biggest safety concern for UK drivers. New research conducted by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that potholes was a greater concern for […]

Drivers unconvinced by Highway Code changes

Changes to the Highway Code are due to come into force on January 29 which will give greater focus to the safety of vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists. […]

New report reveals risks to older drivers

A new report has found older drivers are particularly vulnerable on UK roads, with those over 80 as likely to be killed or seriously injured while driving as those aged […]

MPs raise smart motorway concerns

MPs have called for the rollout of smart motorways to be suspended due to safety concerns. A report by the Commons’ Transport Select Committee (TSC) said there is not enough […]

New data reveals UK’s most dangerous roads

New research has revealed the most dangerous roads, conditions and circumstances for drivers, with London identified as the most likely place for collisions. Local Driving School has analysed data from […]

Drivers dumbfounded by smart motorways

A new survey has found that more than 60% of drivers think smart motorway schemes should be scrapped entirely and the hard shoulder reinstated. The RAC Report on Motoring 2021 […]

Fleets speeding to ISA technology

Fleet drivers’ safety could be enhanced with the introduction of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology within a year. FleetCheck managing director Peter Golding said: “Our view is that the introduction […]