Transport industry fleet managers were gathered together by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart to learn more about the true costs of business-related road crashes – and were shocked to discover the impact these collisions could have on their profits. Representatives from blue-chip companies including Cannon Hygiene and Pest Control, Belron UK and the … [Read more...]
Welsh roads among the safest in Britain
Wales is leading the rest of Britain in road safety, said the IAM. Figures released for England this week show road deaths rising for the first time since 1997, but earlier this month the accident, injury and fatality rates in Wales show overall improvements. Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research said, “Wales is doing well which is excellent … [Read more...]
UK Governent cuts are killing more people on the road
Government policies have led to a rise in those killed or seriously injured on UK roads, says a leading road safety organisation. The IAM said years of Government cutbacks and the resulting drop in visible policing has led to the increase in figures. Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research, said, “It is disappointing that after many years of … [Read more...]
