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Summer heatwaves could worsen pothole problem, RAC warns
This summer’s heatwaves and record temperatures could cause already poor road surfaces to deteriorate further, leading to more potholes, the RAC has warned.
14:17 | 30 Sep
Passenger restrictions top public support for young driver safety measures
More than half of motorists support night-time passenger restrictions for newly qualified drivers, according to new research published by IAM RoadSmart.
09:50 | 29 SepDfT sets out further developments to road casualty statistics
The DfT has published further analysis and development work linked to the official 2025 casualty statistics, setting out a series of initiatives designed to improve understanding of road casualties and strengthen the evidence base for road safety.
09:34 | 28 SepAwards launched to honour those preventing collisions and protecting lives
The 2026 Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards are now open for nominations, celebrating the outstanding contributions of the individuals and organisations who make roads safer.
09:42 | 25 SepNRSC 2026: Waymo, Road Safety GB and NFCC presentation details published
Details of three further presentations at the 2026 National Road Safety Conference have been published, with Waymo featuring in the autonomous vehicle session and Road Safety GB and the NFCC among the opening keynote speakers.
10:29 | 24 SepTHINK! team to unveil new speed campaign to Road Safety GB members
The THINK! marketing team will unveil its new speed campaign during a webinar for Road Safety GB members on Wednesday 7 October.
10:30 | 24 SepWatch & listen
Watch: RSGB Academy Webinar – New Courses, New Awards
11.21 | 25 Sep | More videosWatch: Caffeine Nap – Advice for OSA Patients
11.29 | 3 Jul | More videosWatch: Webinar | Updated Assessment of Walked Routes to School guidelines
11.22 | 5 Mar | More videosWatch: Don’t put drugs in the driving seat (THINK!)
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