Norfolk bikers benefit from 'impressive' training

Around 100 Norfolk bikers have recently benefited from 'impressive training' provided by the i2i Motorcycle Academy.

DSA resource puts young people 'In the Driving Seat'

The Driving Standards Agency has launched a new resource to help make young people safe and responsible road users.

Road safety experts issue joint statement in defence of safety cameras

RoSPA and Road Safety GB have joined forces with other leading road safety organisations to voice concern about the switching-off of safety cameras.

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Government to launch MOT review

The government is to launch a comprehensive review of MOT testing for cars and commercial vehicles later this year, with improvements to road safety one of the key reasons for conducting the inquiry (RoadSafe News).

Supervising drivers unaware of responsibilities: AA

Parents, other family members and friends are risking fines, disqualification or even prison due to lack of knowledge about their responsibilities when supervising learner drivers, new research from the AA reveals.

RoSPA congress to consider implications of spending cuts

RoSPA's 2011 Road Safety Congress will consider how reduced public spending could impact on strategies to prevent accidents on the UK's roads.

Murals help spread the road safety message

An arts company is working with young people aged 5-16 years to create murals to help spread the road safety message.

Government set to rule out drink drive cut

The North Report, which called for the legal drink-drive limit to be cut, is set to be rejected by Philip Hammond, transport secretary, according to the Morning Advertiser.

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Crash cushion developed to improve biker safety

A product comprising crash cushions strapped to potentially lethal roadside objects has been developed to improve biker safety.

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Councils urged to cut street clutter

The government is urging councils in England to remove unnecessary road signs, railings and advertising boards in a bid to improve street safety (BBC News).

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Chairman's update - May 2010

Alan Kennedy reviews the first 12 months operating under the name Road Safety GB, and looks at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.