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Safety Data shows December is UK's second-worst month for drink-driving

Data shows December is UK's second-worst month for drink-driving

Safety charity calls on drivers not to drink a drop of alcohol when driving.
By James Fossdyke 21 December 2021
Safety UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving

UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving

The new laws come into force next year.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2021
Safety UK: Lockdown prevented almost 300 road deaths in 2020, charity claims

UK: Lockdown prevented almost 300 road deaths in 2020, charity claims

Safety charity Brake says the drop in road casualties last year was down to lockdowns.
By James Fossdyke 18 November 2021
Safety One in five UK drivers has hit 100 mph on the public road

One in five UK drivers has hit 100 mph on the public road

And it's even more common among men and young drivers.
By James Fossdyke 17 November 2020
Safety Less than half of UK drivers understand smart motorway rules

Less than half of UK drivers understand smart motorway rules

New report reveals "concerning" lack of knowledge among drivers.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2020
Safety UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

UK drink-drive crashes up slightly, but fatalities stay level

RAC claims the figures show more needs to be done.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Government Government launches review of UK road policing

Government launches review of UK road policing

The authorities are asking for your input to help improve policing.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Safety 14 million British drivers check their car once a year or less

14 million British drivers check their car once a year or less

One in 10 drivers never carries out any vehicle checks.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2020
Safety Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown

Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown

The news follows reports of increased speeding under social distancing measures.
By James Fossdyke 27 April 2020
Safety Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

Government invests almost £170k in road crash victim support service

The money will help care for victims and their families.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2020
Safety Global ministers call for 20 mph speed limits in urban areas

Global ministers call for 20 mph speed limits in urban areas

But safety charity Brake says the government will need to pay if it wants to see the limit drop.
By James Fossdyke 21 February 2020
Safety Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

Zero-tolerance drink-drive limit would save 5,000 lives, report claims

European Commission estimates a quarter of the 25,000 annual EU road deaths could be linked to alcohol.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2019
Safety Motorists support random drug and alcohol testing

Motorists support random drug and alcohol testing

Road safety charity says police should set up checkpoints to tackle drink-driving.
By James Fossdyke 11 December 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2019
Safety Central London to get blanket 20 mph speed limits from next year

Central London to get blanket 20 mph speed limits from next year

Transport for London says the move is supposed to improve safety.
By James Fossdyke 10 September 2019
Autonomous Cars Government announces new safety scheme for driverless cars

Government announces new safety scheme for driverless cars

New CAV PASS scheme will "ensure safety of self-driving vehicles ahead of their sale".
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2019
Safety More than 5,000 caught drink-driving more than once in just four years

More than 5,000 caught drink-driving more than once in just four years

Road safety charity Brake is calling for action to stamp out the offence.
By James Fossdyke 29 August 2019
Safety Safety charity urges closure of learners' penalty point 'loophole'

Safety charity urges closure of learners' penalty point 'loophole'

Brake says more than 42,000 learners have more than six points on their licence
By James Fossdyke 13 August 2019
Safety Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Seven in 10 feel the UK's roads are more dangerous than five years ago

Findings lead to calls for increased police presence on the roads.
By James Fossdyke 01 August 2019
Safety More than 9,500 drivers clocked at over 100 mph in UK last year

More than 9,500 drivers clocked at over 100 mph in UK last year

The highest speed recorded was 162 mph, seen on both the M1 and M4.
By James Fossdyke 17 July 2019
Public invited to comment on planned 20mph limit in central London

Public invited to comment on planned 20mph limit in central London

New proposal will see a blanket 20 mph limit in the Congestion Charge Zone.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2019
Safety One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

Shocking statistics also show 75 percent of drivers think the law is not properly enforced.
By James Fossdyke 31 May 2019
Safety Is 60 mph on country roads safe? Six in 10 don't think so

Is 60 mph on country roads safe? Six in 10 don't think so

Survey finds just 19 percent of motorists would be against lowering rural speed limits.
By James Fossdyke 23 May 2019
Safety Government urged to maintain EU car safety standards after Brexit

Government urged to maintain EU car safety standards after Brexit

Safety charity Brake says consumers are crying out for the technology to be fitted.
By James Fossdyke 20 February 2019
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