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Connected vehicle data could help councils identify road safety risks before collisions occur
Connected vehicle data could help local authorities identify emerging road safety risks before serious collisions occur, according to the findings of a pilot carried out thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust.
10:15 | 11 AugOpinion: is motorcycle training fit for purpose?
In this opinion piece, Mike Abbott from British Superbike School, outlines why evidence-based rider education must put safety first.
11:20 | 11 AugScotland records lowest non-pandemic road death toll in 2025
The number of people killed on Scotland’s roads fell sharply in 2025, according to new provisional figures published by Transport Scotland.
08:46 | 10 AugOver a third of drivers admit wearing risky summer footwear behind the wheel
More than a third of motorists admit driving in flip-flops, sliders or other open-backed footwear during the summer months, according to new research from IAM RoadSmart.
11:30 | 6 AugTyreSafe announces partnership with global tyre brands
Two global tyre brands have joined forces with TyreSafe to help promote the importance of regular tyre maintenance and support road safety education for motorists.
11:08 | 5 AugNorfolk launches campaign to improve motorcycle safety – with free resources for road safety partners
A new road safety campaign encouraging riders, drivers and pedestrians to recognise their shared responsibility for preventing serious collisions involving motorcyclists has been launched by the Norfolk Road Safety Partnership.
14:14 | 4 AugWatch & 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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