Joining the Dots 2027 to examine progress following national strategy

A new research project is exploring whether a safety rating system for car insurance could help young drivers and their parents identify policies that actively support safer driving.

Police forces across the UK are taking part in a nationwide campaign to check drivers’ eyesight and raise awareness of the legal vision standards required to drive.

Almost four in five drivers (79%) would consider taking a professional refresher or driver-confidence lesson in certain circumstances, with more than one in five saying they would seek support if a collision affected their confidence behind the wheel.

With more than 400 delegates already booked, a record-breaking exhibition and a packed two-day agenda, the 2026 National Road Safety Conference is shaping up to be the biggest yet.

The Road Safety Trust is recruiting new members to its Board of Trustees, with a particular focus on individuals with expertise in finance, governance and risk management to support the charity’s Audit and Risk Committee.