Road Safety

GEM warns UK drivers of £200 tolls and costly fines in Europe

GEM warns UK drivers of £200 tolls and cos...

Jul 20, 2026No Comments

Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging UK motorists travelling abroad this summer to prepare thoroughly before setting off, warning that fatigue,

RAC warns as heatwave pushes vehicle breakdowns higher

RAC warns as heatwave pushes vehicle breakd...

Jul 13, 2026No Comments

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 While Driving as Legal Grey Area Emerges

RAC calls for clarity over smartwatch use w...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

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 safety risk identified

New crash tests launched after hidden HGV s...

Jul 01, 2026No Comments

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% Rise in Overheating Breakdowns

AA Warns Drivers as Heatwave Sparks 54% Ris...

Jun 26, 2026No Comments

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

Fleet operators need to manage safe returns after sick leave

Fleet operators need to manage safe returns...

Jun 15, 2026Comments off

Fleet operators face growing pressure to manage employee absence while maintaining a safe and productive workforce. However, ensuring drivers are fit to return to work

Motor Ombudsman launches 'WORN-WARN' campaign

Motor Ombudsman launches ‘WORN-WARN&#...

Jun 04, 2026Comments off

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

UK Government launches first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, road deaths decline in 2025

Road deaths fall 3% in 2025 but serious cas...

Jun 01, 2026Comments off

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.

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards are a safety issue

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards a...

May 11, 2026Comments off

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

Fleets have a vital role to play as road safety progress slows

Fleets have a vital role to play as road sa...

May 06, 2026Comments off

Road safety in the UK has improved significantly over the past two decades. But recent data suggests that progress is beginning to stall – and