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Thursday 17 May 2012

Cash-strapped motorists urged not to neglect safety

With petrol prices continuing to soar and the economy showing no signs of improving, GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists not to cut corners and jeopardise safety when it comes to car maintenance. Read more...


Momentum building for 20mph limits?

With more councils implementing 20mph limits on residential streets, a Guardian Bike Blog asks whether the limit could soon become as widely accepted as the smoking ban in pubs. Read more...


Highway Code moves with the times

The Highway Code is undergoing a digital revolution with the launch of an interactive app to mark its 81st anniversary and make it even easier for road users to keep up to date with the rules of the road. Read more...


Cyclists break the law to stay safe

More than half of cyclists (57%) admit to jumping red lights, with many doing so because they believe it is safer to get ahead of other traffic, according to the IAM's latest poll. Read more...


DfT unveils drug drive panel

Following confirmation that the Government intends to make drug driving a specific offence, the DfT has unveiled the panel of experts who will advise on the issue. Read more...


England's motorways are unfit for 80mph limits: Road Safety Foundation

England's motorway network is not safe for an 80mph speed limit, according to a new report from the Road Safety Foundation. Read more...


Drug driving to become specific offence - but IAM and ABD sound note of caution

As expected, the Queen's Speech included plans for legislation to make drug driving a specific offence - but the IAM and ABD have both urged that the new law is used to detect impairment rather than simply prosecute drug users. Read more...

Other news

20% of cars fail their first MoTDriverless cars approved in America
Partnership focuses on mobility scooter safetyIAM launches new summer driving website
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National Road Safety Conference
What's New?
15.05.12 -

 Members' areaminutes of the London Quarterly Meeting held on Friday 27th April 2012

15.05.12 -

Members' areaRoad Safety GB School Crossing Patrol Group meeting notes added

10.05.12 -

 Road Safety Services Survival Guide added to the Miscellaneous section of the Members' area.

24.04.12 -

Policy & Management Committee - Tuesday 13th March 2012 meeting minutes added to the Members' area

02.04.12 -

Assessment of walked routes to schoolFully updated for 2012

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