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Toolkit developed to help community radio stations deliver lifesaving road safety messages
A toolkit outlining how community radio stations can help save lives by delivering important road safety messages has been developed, thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust.
11:43 | 20 Jul
Survey finds strong public support for lower speed limits on rural roads
Nearly four in five people in the UK support reducing speed limits on some rural roads, according to new YouGov research commissioned by Cycling UK.
10:22 | 16 JulMotorcyclist deaths rise as GEM urges drivers to avoid ‘SMIDSY’ collisions at junctions
Drivers are being urged to take extra care at junctions as new figures reveal a rise in motorcyclist fatalities and highlight the continuing dangers riders face on Britain’s roads.
10:19 | 17 JulLiving Streets raises concerns over delivery robots operating on UK pavements
Living Streets has launched a new campaign highlighting concerns over the increasing use of autonomous delivery robots on pavements, warning that their operation is outpacing the development of clear legislation and raising safety and accessibility issues for pedestrians.
10:44 | 15 JulNational Highways launches summer T.R.I.P. campaign to tackle fatigue on long journeys
National Highways is urging motorists to prioritise rest before setting off on long journeys this summer, as new figures reveal that driver fatigue remains a significant factor in serious road collisions during the holiday season.
08:01 | 13 Jul | Comments (1)Road Safety Week 2026 to focus on ‘Safe People on the Move’
Road Safety Week 2026 will take place from 15–21 November, with this year’s campaign focusing on the theme ‘Safe People on the Move’.
14:51 | 14 JulWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
09.44 | 19 Dec | More videosWatch: The IMPACT Priority Setting Partnership (PSP)
09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
17.57 | 18 Aug | More videosWatch: More shocking driving caught on dashcam: Op Snap Devon & Cornwall
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