Government plans that could see novice drivers being allowed to automatically drive lorries have been condemned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. A recent government consultation suggested that drivers who possess a category B car licence should be instantly entitled to a category C1 licence, which allows motorists to … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 October
Not only are there an insufficient number of electric charging points along the road networks in most EU countries, but the vast majority of these do not charge quickly enough, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). ACEA is alerting policy makers to this double problem – which risks stalling market uptake of electric cars – … [Read more...]
Tradelines 31 August
Nearly half of motorists planning to buy a car in the next year would be prepared to pay more to skip waiting lists caused by supply chain problems, according to research from Close Brothers Motor Finance. It follows a fifth consecutive month of decline in registrations in August, which the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders attributes to ongoing … [Read more...]
Smart motorways scare a third of drivers
New research commissioned by IAM RoadSmart charity has revealed that potentially millions of drivers are worried about driving on Britain’s roads, mostly smart-motorways. The charity surveyed 1,004 motorists on which roads they are most worried about driving on, with 60 per cent of respondents declaring that they are worried about getting behind the wheel, … [Read more...]
‘None for the road’ is one way to reduce accidents
Potentially millions of motorists could be unknowingly getting behind the wheel while over the drink-drive limit if they socialise this weekend. That’s according to research commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, which has revealed that up to four in ten drivers (42 per cent) of the 1,004 motorists surveyed do not … [Read more...]
Vehicle theft reaches new high
This week it was announced that the number of recorded vehicle thefts in the last 12 months has reached nearly 90,000. With the majority of police forces around the UK recording an increase in car thefts over the last year, IAM RoadSmart is on hand to give their top tips to help keep your car safe from thieves. Your car is probably one of the most … [Read more...]
Accidents rising after lockdown ended
Accident figures have risen again following the end of lockdowns over the last two years. Latest Government figures provisionally indicate collisions are up along with fatalities and injuries. RAC research suggests there is a huge level of concern among drivers about the standard of driving on our roads, said RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes. “We … [Read more...]
‘Smart motorway’ revisions welcomed by IAM RoadSmart
One death on a smart motorway is one too many, so IAM RoadSmart has welcomed today’s update from National Highways on the Smart Motorway Stocktake and Action Plan, outlining their progress on delivering safer smart motorways. Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research said, "We are now seeing the delivery of safety technology that was promised when the … [Read more...]
Millions of motorists consider axing breakdown cover
One-in-five Welsh drivers is considering cancelling their breakdown cover, says IAMRoadSmart. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, millions of motorists are now considering cancelling their breakdown insurance in a bid to cut back on everyday outgoings. The Welsh findings mirror the national picture after research commissioned by the UK’s leading road … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 April
If you’re thinking of a motoring holiday this year, Confused.com has issued a timely check-list of the least and most stressful countries to drive in. Least stressful are Denmark and Finland with Japan and Spain close behind, but the worrying highways are in the UAE, Bulgaria and Turkey and for those staying at home, the UK is jammed in 18thplace of the … [Read more...]
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