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General Majority of motorists in favour of zero-tolerance approach for drink drivers

Majority of motorists in favour of zero-tolerance approach for drink drivers

A Motorpoint survey found that most would back blanket bans for drink drivers.
By Dominik Wilde Nov 15, 2019
Safety Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

One organisation thinks safety might have slipped down the agenda.
By James Fossdyke Sep 30, 2019
Motorsport.com F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has passed away aged 22 after sustaining injuries in a crash during the series’ feature race at Spa-Francorchamps.
By Jonathan Noble Aug 31, 2019
Motorcycles Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

The TV personality and "fastest woman on four wheels" crashed during a speed run yesterday in Oregon USA.
By Christopher Smith Aug 28, 2019
Safety Drivers

Drivers' group calls London's Vision Zero safety project a 'fantasy'

The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) says the idea is "counter-productive", despite reduction in fatalities.
By James Fossdyke Aug 07, 2019
Safety Seven in 10 feel the UK

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 Aug 01, 2019
Motorsport.com Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

An investigation is underway after Northern Irish driver Paul Conn lost his life in an accident during a 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland meeting at Kirkistown on Saturday.
By Motorsport.com Jul 29, 2019
Safety Fatalities on streets of London fell to record low in 2018

Fatalities on streets of London fell to record low in 2018

But the authorities say more can still be done.
By James Fossdyke Jul 29, 2019
Safety Charities slam UK

Charities slam UK's 'stagnating' record on road safety

Fatalities on UK roads only fell by one percent in 2018.
By James Fossdyke Jul 26, 2019
Motorcycles UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison

UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

Flights of engines will sing him to his rest.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut Jun 24, 2019
Motorsport.com Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Road racer Daley Mathison has died following a crash in the opening Superbike race of the 2019 Isle of Man TT on Monday. He was 27.
By Lewis Duncan Jun 04, 2019
Police German police officer goes viral for crash response

German police officer goes viral for crash response

Stefan Pfeiffer laid down the law of people photographing a fatal accident this week.
By Dominik Wilde May 31, 2019
Motorsport.com Former junior formula star Philippe dies in helicopter crash

Former junior formula star Philippe dies in helicopter crash

Richard Philippe, 2005 Formula BMW USA champion, was among those who perished in a helicopter crash last week in the Dominican Republic.
By David Malsher Nov 28, 2018
Motorsport.com Driver in lethal Hayden accident gets suspended sentence

Driver in lethal Hayden accident gets suspended sentence

The driver who hit and killed MotoGP and World Superbike star Nicky Hayden has been given a one-year suspended jail sentence for his role in the fatal accident in 2017.
By Charles Bradley Oct 11, 2018
Breaking A10 motorway bridge collapse in Italy kills at least 22

A10 motorway bridge collapse in Italy kills at least 22

A span of the bridge in Genoa failed during a storm.
By Motor1.com Staff Aug 15, 2018
Crashes / Wrecks Tanker exploding on highway looks like hell on Earth

Tanker exploding on highway looks like hell on Earth

The roadway also collapses, leaving one dead and over 100 injured.
By Motor1.com Staff Aug 09, 2018
Motorcycles William Dunlop killed in Irish road race crash

William Dunlop killed in Irish road race crash

Irish road racing star William Dunlop has been killed in a crash during practice for the Skerries 100 race in County Dublin, event organisers have confirmed.
By Lewis Duncan Jul 10, 2018
Video games First Pokemon Go fatality reported in Japan after car crash

First Pokemon Go fatality reported in Japan after car crash

79 crashes related to the game have been reported in the country.
By Graham King Sep 01, 2016
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