Government urged to adopt EU safety laws by road safety bosses
The new Transport Secretary has been sent a joint letter urging her to adopt the latest EU vehicle safety laws. The letter has been signed by more than 50 individuals …Read More
Home before midnight: Calls for graduated licensing intensify
The government is being urged to introduce Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) to improve road safety for new drivers during their first six months on the road. If implemented, new drivers …Read More
Wake-up call: Over a quarter of vehicles found to have hazardous tyres
According to a recent study, more than a quarter of motorists are driving with tyres in dangerous condition.
In early June, over 6,000 tyres on 1,527 vehicles parked at Manchester, Gatwick, …Read More
Half a million drivers break seatbelt law every day
A new roadside survey has indicated that over half a million drivers may not be wearing a seatbelt on the daily, along with over 50,000 drivers using a hand-held phone …Read More
Sadiq’s siege on speeding: One million tickets to be issued by end of the year
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to issue one million traffic tickets by the end of the year in an effort to tackle speeding in the capital and improve …Read More
STOP? Obscured road signs are a frequent problem, say drivers
A recent survey by the RAC has revealed that over half of drivers frequently see obscured road signs on their journeys.
The motoring organisation has issued a safety warning for road …Read More
Ditch the diesel: New “tax break” scheme urges motorists to abandon petrol and diesel
Motorists who switch from petrol and diesel vehicles to zero-carbon transportation should be rewarded with significant tax breaks, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
The AFP has highlighted that …Read More
National Highways on track to help save the UK’s biodiversity
National Highways is on course to achieve its 2025 target of no net loss of biodiversity, having carried out a series of nature-focused work around the country.
To celebrate Nature Week, …Read More
Bong, bong, buckle up: Campaigners demand mandatory seat belt reminders
Fresh calls have been made by campaigners and insurers for the government to make seat belt warnings mandatory in all cars.
The appeals follow a new report from AXA UK and …Read More
Concerns raised over increased motorway speed limits
Concerns have surfaced following a recent petition calling for a 100 mph speed limit on motorways.
John Kushnik, Legal Operations Director at National Accident Helpline, stated that the potential law change …Read More