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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
Safety Campaigners demand action after little improvement in road safety

Campaigners demand action after little improvement in road safety

Safety groups say progress has stalled over past few years.
By James Fossdyke 03 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 Drivers urged to steer clear of rural roads to help coronavirus effort

Drivers urged to steer clear of rural roads to help coronavirus effort

It's hoped avoiding the roads can reduce the strain on the NHS.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 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 Estimated 1.2 million drivers using a handheld phone on EVERY journey

Estimated 1.2 million drivers using a handheld phone on EVERY journey

And one in six drivers has used a phone while driving in the past year.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2020
Safety Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

Two-thirds of people think drug-driving laws aren't properly enforced

And six in 10 think the problem is getting worse.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 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 33 new drivers lost their licences every day in 2018

33 new drivers lost their licences every day in 2018

Figures lead road safety charity to call for graduated driving licences here in the UK.
By James Fossdyke 16 September 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 New drink-drive fatality figures herald calls for more enforcement

New drink-drive fatality figures herald calls for more enforcement

Several organisations are also pushing for a new, "zero-tolerance" drink-drive limit.
By James Fossdyke 30 August 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
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