The great British summer is now upon us, with many raising a glass to toast the sunshine. However, research released today from Confused.com confirms that summer is actually the peak season for drink-driving, with more Brits caught breaking the law during the summer months than any other. According to data obtained via FOI requests from police forces … [Read more...]
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Global safety standards will be better and cheaper
Global agreements on vehicle safety by individual countries could save billions of dollars for businesses and help motorists as well, say ACEA. Divergent auto safety regulations in the United States and the European Union drive up costs by as much as $2.3 billion annually on a bilateral basis, according to a new Center for Automotive Research (CAR) study, … [Read more...]
RAC & MPs voice motoring concerns
A new Prime Minister and changes to the Cabinet could mean a change of motoring priorities. Motorists have in recent years benefitted from a prolonged fuel duty freeze and a focus on upgrading the strategic road network. But what motorists need in this era of uncertainty is clarity that the Government will continue to be on their side. This means … [Read more...]
Road safety concerns after Brexit
IAM RoadSmart members have a pessimistic view of how the country’s exit from the European Union will affect them as drivers. The road safety charity conducted a poll of over 1,000 members and visitors to its website between 27 June and 12 July, asking how the decision by UK voters to leave the EU would affect them. Of the 1,093 respondents, when asked … [Read more...]
Driving test to change up a gear
Millions of newly qualified drivers will be better prepared for life on the road under changes to the driving test that will better reflect real life driving. The proposals announced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will help reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads, and ensure safer drivers and … [Read more...]
Business drivers give blessing to autonomous cars
Research suggests that 43% of UK businesses believe their drivers will accept using autonomous cars. Also, findings by vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval shows that 38% believe that autonomous cars will have a positive impact on existing road safety issues. Shaun Sadlier, Head of Consultancy at Arval, said, “Clearly, … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
AA Ireland is being sold to a private insurance company. The business is recovering about £129 Million. Mitsubishi owners in Japan will get about £700 each from the company to offset calculated losses from false mileage claims over the last decade. The discrepancy was revealed by Renault Nissan which had models built for them by Mitsubishi and the … [Read more...]
European wide road safety project may exclude UK
As the UK government begins contemplating the process for leaving the European Union, road safety charity Brake, is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon. Road safety and the battle for sustainable transport in the UK is currently assisted by European Commission regulations and … [Read more...]
Tougher eye-test proposed for older drivers
Road safety specialists have recommended raising the mandatory fitness to drive self-declaration for licence renewal from 70 to 75 years old - if proof of an eye-sight test is made compulsory. The recommendations are made by the Older Drivers Task Force which today publishes Supporting Safe Driving into Old Age, a report setting out a national older … [Read more...]
Car makers are raising their game over safety
Vehicle safety test results from Euro NCAP reveal that car makers are embracing the importance of offering a full range of advanced safety technologies on new vehicles and accepting that standard rather than optional fitment is the best policy. The Alfa Romeo Giulia and SEAT Ateca achieved a top, five-star score in Euro NCAP tests, with their portfolios … [Read more...]
