i-Size resources explain new European car seat standards
A series of resources are being produced to explain new European-wide child car seat safety standards being introduced on 9 July. Read more...
Comment (1)Campaigners raise heat on Government’s young driver Green Paper
Ministers are putting hundreds of lives at risk by delaying a Green Paper on tackling young driver safety, a coalition of eight organisations including the ABI, ACPO and National Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs has warned (Telegraph). Read more...
Motorcycling stalwart awarded MBE
Ian Kerr has been awarded an MBE for his lengthy career dedicated to improving the safety of motorcyclists. Read more...
Academy website launches
The Road Safety GB Academy website has been officially launched and applications to join The Academy are invited from road safety practitioners. Read more...
Young drivers take advantage of Pass Plus offer
More than 1,200 newly qualified drivers have enhanced their skills through South Lanarkshire Council’s subsidised Pass Plus scheme. Read more...
Report suggests ‘alarming’ increase in young child casualties
A new report published today (18 June) suggests that the “share of serious road accidents involving young children”, and particularly girls, is at a 10-year high. Read more...
Allow learners on the motorway: IAM
Young drivers must be allowed to gain early motorway driving experience, according to road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Read more...
Cyclists bare all to raise safety awareness
Cyclists rode naked through Canterbury, Brighton, London and Southampton recently as part of a global event to show how vulnerable cyclists are on the road (BBC News). Read more...
Motorcycle training resource available FOC to RSOs
A motorcycle training resource that is widely used in areas of the Midlands is now available free of charge to other road safety and educational practitioners seeking to enhance powered two-wheeler (PTW) rider skills. Read more...
Road Safety GB granted charitable status
Road Safety GB has been granted charitable status and is close to completing its transformation to a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). Read more...
Council launches Children’s Traffic Club
Cheshire West and Chester Council launched ‘The Children’s Traffic Club’ for the borough’s preschool children during UN Global Road Safety Week (6-12 May). Read more...
The electric bike that looks like a moped
Dayun UK is promoting an electric bike which to all intents and purposes looks like a moped – but requires no insurance or licence, and can be ridden by anyone over the age of 14 years. Read more...
‘20’s Plenty’ founder awarded MBE
Rod King, founder of the ‘20’s Plenty for Us’ campaign, has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to road safety. Read more...
80mph limit still on Government agenda
Raising the motorway limit to 80mph is still on the Government’s agenda, Stephen Hammond, transport minister, has confirmed in an exclusive interview with Auto Express. Read more...
SCPs celebrate Diamond Jubilee
School crossing patrols from across the UK have been celebrating the service’s Diamond Jubilee with a variety of events. Read more...
17 road safety teams join summer ‘morning after’ campaign
42 local authorities are now supporting the ‘Morning After’ drink drive campaign, with 17 specifically utilising the campaign’s 2013 summer drink drive creative. Read more...
