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National Young Rider Day puts rider safety in the spotlight for a new generation of riders
National Young Rider Day 2026 is shining a spotlight on the growing number of young people using motorcycles and scooters for gig economy work, while also marking the launch of a new campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
09:23 | 9 JunMCIA and Bicycle Association launch new police support guide amid surge in illegal ‘e-bikes’
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) and the Bicycle Association (BA) have published a national guide to support police forces in urgently tackling the rapid and growing use of illegal, non-compliant and high-powered e-bikes across the UK.
11:48 | 8 JunGovernment urged to harness technology to stop repeat speeding offenders
A new campaign is calling on the Government to give courts the power to require speeding offenders to have technology fitted that prevents them from exceeding speed limits again.
08:58 | 5 Jun | Comments (2)D.tec International celebrates 30 years supporting safer roads
D.tec International celebrated its 30th anniversary on 31 May 2026, marking three decades at the forefront of drug and alcohol screening, road safety, workplace wellbeing, and operational policing support across the UK.
09:04 | 5 JunNRSC 2026 will include focus on autonomous and connected vehicles
As autonomous and connected vehicle technology moves closer to everyday reality, the 2026 National Road Safety Conference will bring together leading voices to examine its implications for road safety, policy and public engagement.
09:56 | 3 JunThe Conies help keep collisions at bay in support of Child Safety Week
Nationwide efforts to keep children safe from preventable collisions are being supported by Birmingham-based child safety charity The Conies.
08:35 | 4 Jun | Comments (1)Watch & 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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Drop in road fatalities in 2025 welcome but wider casualty figures “remain deeply concerning”
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Running a red light “not a harmless shortcut or a bit of cheeky driving”
Young Driver Focus 2026 delivers ‘thought-provoking presentations, practical insight and honest debate’
Government urged to harness technology to stop repeat speeding offenders
More illegal e-bikes taken off the road in Cardiff
NRSC 2026 will include focus on autonomous and connected vehicles
THINK! and Road Safety GB team up for webinar
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