road safety
Drug driving offences overtake drink drivin...
Drug driving offences have overtaken drink driving offences for the first time, according to new analysis by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, prompting renewed calls
RAC warns as heatwave pushes vehicle breakd...
The RAC is urging motorists to prepare for more vehicle breakdowns as much of the UK experiences another spell of extreme heat, with some parts
RAC calls for clarity over smartwatch use w...
More than a third of motorists who use a smartwatch while driving could be unknowingly breaking the law due to unclear legislation, according to new
New crash tests launched after hidden HGV s...
National Highways has launched a series of crash tests with Euro NCAP and leading European road safety organisations after identifying a significant safety risk on
AA Warns Drivers as Heatwave Sparks 54% Ris...
The AA is urging motorists to prepare their vehicles before travelling as the UK’s prolonged heatwave continues to put additional strain on drivers and their
Thatcham Research Calls for ISA Testing Ref...
Thatcham Research is urging regulators to update how Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) systems are assessed after real-world testing revealed significant differences between regulatory approval results
Motor Ombudsman launches ‘WORN-WARN&#...
The Motor Ombudsman has launched its new ‘WORN-WARN’ tyre safety campaign at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at Birmingham’s NEC, aiming to raise awareness
Road deaths fall 3% in 2025 but serious cas...
New government figures show that road deaths in Great Britain fell by 3% in 2025, with an estimated 1,556 people killed on the country’s roads.
Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher...
More than 12,300 motorists have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions over the last 11 years, according to new analysis by RAC.
Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards a...
Modern car dashboards may look sleek and futuristic, but a growing number of motorists believe touchscreens are making driving less safe. A new survey by
