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.
UK’s first free-standing AI road safety camera catches almost 300 offences in first three days
The state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) technology has detected almost 300 drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts in just the first three days of being in operation.
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.
Motorists urged to check tyres during lockdown
With the UK being in lockdown since the start of January, many of us will have left our cars parked up, only using them for essential reasons.
New Assisted Driving Grading introduced to help clarify safety technology
A new system of Assisted Driving Grading, which aims to help drivers understand how to use the safety technology incorporated into nearly all new cars, has been launched.
Motorway roadworks speed limit could increase to 60mph
Speed limits in motorway roadworks could increase from 50 to 60mph following a government trial.
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Wear your three-point seatbelt… or face a three-point penalty
GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to increase the penalty for drivers and passengers who do not wear a seatbelt on journeys.
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A million drivers admit to using mobiles on every car journey
One is Six drivers have admitted to breaking the law at some point in the last year by using their phone while driving.
Smart motorway openings halted over safety fears
No new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed, the Transport Secretary has announced.
Horrifying X-ray shows why you should not put your feet on the dashboards
A Welsh police officer has shared an X-ray of an injury sustained by a front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a crash.
Speed limiters to be fitted to all new cars from 2022
All new cars launched from 2022 will need to be equipped with speed limiting equipment and the wiring for in-built breathalysers, following a decision by the European Council.
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Safety organisation slams ‘out-of-date’ eyesight test for driving
GEM Motoring Assist says the current eyesight test for drivers is long out of date and not fit for purpose. GEM is calling for a detailed check of every driver’s visual acuity and field of view every 10 years.
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Half of drivers think an MOT guarantees their car is safe for a whole year
Almost half of drivers believe an MOT is a guarantee their car will be safe to drive for the next 12 months.
Drivers risking accidents and fines because they can’t afford repairs
Drivers are risking their safety by putting off essential work on their car, with some resorting to DIY fixes to keep themselves on the road.
(more…)Ban On Drivers Using Hands-Free Phones ‘Should Be Considered’
A ban on drivers using mobile phones in hands-free mode should be considered, MPs have said.
Attention deficit—millions of drivers causing road collisions when using mobile phones
New research reveals that over 2.7 million drivers have had a collision or veered off the road in the last two years because they were distracted by their mobile phone.
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EU Aims To Make Speed Limiters And Emergency Braking Systems Mandatory
The European Commission has revealed European Union institutions have reached a “provisional political agreement” on vehicle safety standards that will go into effect in 2022.
Is your Sat Nav Position Legal?
Positioning of satnav devices on windscreens poses a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
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Daytime running lights causing confusing for drivers
A new study reveals daytime running lights (DRLs), which have been required to be fitted to all new cars since 2011, may be causing confusion for drivers.
EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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