Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high
Figures from the RAC’s 2024 Report on Motoring show half (55%) of drivers under 25 admitted to making and receiving voice calls behind the wheel.
Young drivers filming themselves behind the wheel for social media – survey
Some 31% of UK motorists aged 18-26 admitted to the behaviour in a poll commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
Drivers putting themselves in danger during motorway breakdowns – RAC
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of motorists said they would stand in front of or next to their car, an RAC poll indicated.
Breakdown recovery vehicles permitted to use red flashing lights to protect drivers
Part of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) 30-point ‘plan for drivers’, which was published yesterday (Monday, October 2), it aims to make recovery drivers more visible at the roadside.
Car criminals using cheap tracking devices to target drivers
This new car theft threat sees thieves use tracking devices to track, monitor and steal vehicles.
Drivers warned about new ‘stealth’ speed camera vans
Drivers are being warned about a new generation of ‘stealth’ speed camera vans, which could be rolled out across the UK in the near future.
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Welsh Government delays pavement parking consultation
The Welsh Government has delayed a consultation on pavement parking, which was due to take place this year.
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Seven-in-10 believe drivers should be responsible for making sure passengers ‘belt up’ – survey
At present, drivers only have to ensure that they and any children in the car are properly buckled up, including car seats or booster seats depending on age.
Unmarked mobile police speed camera vans rolled out in a bid to improve safety
Northamptonshire Police has started rolling out what it calls ‘unmarked mobile enforcement vehicles’ across the county. The force says it is being done in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on its roads. There were 44 deaths there in 2022.
20mph speed limits have little impact on road safety
Cutting speed limits on urban roads to 20mph does not significantly improve safety, a new report suggests.
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Record proportion of fatal crash victims not wearing a seatbelt
Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain’s roads last year were not wearing a seatbelt, according to data published by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Cost-of-living crisis creating risk to road safety, warns Halfords boss
The warning came as the motoring and cycling retailer reported higher sales over the past 20 weeks as it was boosted by its expanding car repairs business.
Drivers warned over tyre blowouts during heatwave
The AA is concerned the start of a weekend when millions of people will be making long trips to the seaside, football matches, music festivals and holidays will coincide with extreme heat.
Police publish footage from triple road tragedy – and issue fresh plea to drivers over mobile phones
This might be hard to watch, but we have worked with the families of those who died to reiterate a simple message:
Don’t use your phone at the wheel.
National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns
National Highways is missing its 10-minute target for responding to drivers who break down on smart motorways, almost a year after it was meant to come into force.
New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force
New European Union rules mandating speed-limiting systems to be fitted to new cars, vans and lorries come into force on Wednesday but are not being implemented in the UK.
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Major campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code changes
More than £500,000 will be spent raising awareness of changes to the Highway Code following concerns that many drivers do not know it is being revamped.
RAC sets out the law on storing fuel at home
While this is not illegal, experts have warned about the dangers of improperly storing fuel – as well as encouraging motorists not to stockpile fuel at home as this makes it harder for others to fill up when they need it.
Drivers warned over spike in demand for September MOTs
Owners of cars due an MOT next month are being urged to book early because of a surge in demand.
Vauxhall Mokka earns four stars in latest safety ratings
The Vauxhall Mokka has fallen short of full marks in the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings. The latest round of testing, which looks at how cars perform in various collisions as well as what safety systems they offer, shows the Mokka did not excel in any area. The crossover was Read more…