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Fans urged to give drink and drug driving the boot during the World Cup
People planning to enjoy the FIFA World Cup in the North East are being urged to leave their car at home after the latest figures showed a quarter of road fatalities in the region last year involved a drink/drug driver – the highest number in five years.
09:15 | 12 Jun
Concerns raised as survey suggests illegal use of handheld phones on the rise
More drivers admit to using a handheld mobile phone to browse the internet, text or share to social media than at any point since 2018, detailed new RAC research shows.
09:16 | 12 JunSmart Start to sponsor 2026 National Road Safety Conference
Road Safety GB is delighted to announce a new partnership with Smart Start, which includes sponsorship of the 2026 National Road Safety Conference.
11:09 | 11 JunRoad Safety GB Academy launches essential refresher course for practitioners
The Road Safety GB Academy is encouraging experienced road safety practitioners to refresh their knowledge and skills with a new one-day Foundation Refresher Course, taking place on 16 July 2026.
10:04 | 10 JunLiverpool gives drink driving the red card
As excitement builds for the World Cup, Liverpool City Council is urging fans to think ahead and avoid driving if they plan to drink.
10:20 | 12 JunRoom 9 Media launches new version of best selling Year 7 magazine
Room 9 Media have published a fully updated edition of their best-selling road safety publication for students moving up to secondary school.
15:44 | 11 JunWatch & listen
Watch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
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09.45 | 16 Dec | More videosWatch: Mental Models intervention – Motorcyclists
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