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RAC, police chiefs and road safety charities urge Government to act on drink-driving
Police and crime commissioners, police chiefs, the RAC and leading road safety organisations have joined forces to call on the Government to commit to introducing alcohol interlocks for high-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders.
12:36 | 28 Aug
New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel following caffeine nap study
Researchers have issued bespoke advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the condition.
11:56 | 27 AugHelp shape safer journeys for neurodivergent children and young people
The Road Safety Foundation is inviting children, young people, parents and carers to help shape safer and more inclusive journeys as part of a new research project funded by the Road Safety Trust.
11:23 | 27 AugCharity provides free coaching for young drivers and riders
Young drivers and motorcycle riders have benefited from fully funded driving and riding training thanks to funds raised by IAM RoadSmart members and supporters.
09:48 | 26 AugSummer sees more drink-drive casualties than winter, RAC analysis finds
August recorded the highest average number of drink-drive casualties and collisions of any month between 2014 and 2024, according to analysis of government data by the RAC.
09:47 | 25 AugAgilysis launches free dashboard to track local road safety performance
Agilysis has launched a free interactive dashboard that enables highway authorities and police forces across Great Britain to measure their performance against the Department for Transport’s new Road Safety Strategy for the first time.
12:30 | 24 Aug | Comments (1)Watch & listen
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