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New data reveals huge cost of poor fuel economy for business fleets

New data reveals huge cost of poor fuel economy for business fleets

Research shows that companies whose workers participate in driving efficiency training see up to 14% improvement on fuel consumption, with the potential to save thousands at the pump and on tyre wear There are also huge environmental savings to be had: if a fleet of 100 adopted ‘eco driving’, 69 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be cut; the equivalent produced driving a car around the world 14 times

Independent traders could save more than £500 a year at the pumps with some changes to their driving techniques

Independent traders could save more than £500 a year at the pumps with some changes to their driving techniques

If just one van driver adopted ‘eco-driving’, they would save more than £500 a year on fuel and tyres For large fleets of drivers, the savings could run into the hundreds of thousands Drivers could also cut their CO2 emissions by up to 14%, the equivalent produced driving a lap of Britain's coast If just one van driver adopted ‘eco-driving’, they would save more than £500 year on fuel and tyres

REACTION:  The Scottish Government's consultation regarding the National Speed Management Review

REACTION: The Scottish Government's consultation regarding the National Speed Management Review

Response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Speed Management Review
IAM RoadSmart Road Safety Manager Scotland Stewart Mackie said: “As a road safety charity, we support measures that will reduce casualties on the network. However, we believe a blanket national speed limit reduction will be counterproductive and may even increase risky overtaking manoeuvres, which the dat

IAM RoadSmart welcomes Shona Johnstone as Chair

IAM RoadSmart welcomes Shona Johnstone as Chair

New Chair emphasises dedication to road safety and sustainable transport. Outgoing chair Stuart Donald QPM will take up role of Vice President
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce the appointment of Shona Johnstone to the position of Chair. 
Shona, a highly experienced transport policy professional with a background in sustainable transp

Majority of drivers are missing out on technology that can make their journeys safer

Majority of drivers are missing out on technology that can make their journeys safer

Only a quarter are regularly using driver assistance aids which may reduce collisions and improve driving comfort Younger drivers and those travelling more than 10,000 miles a year are more likely to embrace vehicle technology
Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research* showing

IAM RoadSmart responds to AIA Report showing £16.8bn local road backlog repair

IAM RoadSmart responds to AIA Report showing £16.8bn local road backlog repair

Responding to the publication of the AIA Alarm Report (Asphalt Industry Alliance) showing a one-off repair cost of £16.8bn to bring local roads up to an adequate standard, IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standards Director Nicholas Lyes said:
“The AIA’s report lays bare the inadequate repairs happening on our local roads, where despite spending billions on filling potholes, the backlog costs are incre

REACTION:  IAM RoadSmart's reaction to National Highways Smart motorways stocktake fourth year progress report

REACTION: IAM RoadSmart's reaction to National Highways Smart motorways stocktake fourth year progress report

This follows the release of a National Highways report which examines the most recent safety data and evidence concerning smart motorways.

IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “After the many billions of pounds that have been spent on smart motorways, the metrics do not show a safer network compared to what it replaced. It also reveals that on those stretches o

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We're excited to share an update about a Women’s Motorcycling Event which was held by our local Groups on Sunday, 28th April at Thruxton. 🏍️
 
The event was for local riders who were not currently members, so they could learn more about Advanced riding and allowed them to explore more about our community.
 
Our ASDM, Stuart Haythorn, captured some wonderful pictures of the event, which included a range of different presentations and demonstrations throughout the day. There were also a number of different partners who joined, along with guest presenter, Carla Mckenzie.
 
We would like to thank all of those who organised and ran the event as it was a great success. ✨

We're excited to share an update about a Women’s Motorcycling Event which was held by our local Groups on Sunday, 28th April at Thruxton. 🏍️ The event was for local riders who were not currently members, so they could learn more about Advanced riding and allowed them to explore more about our community. Our ASDM, Stuart Haythorn, captured some wonderful pictures of the event, which included a range of different presentations and demonstrations throughout the day. There were also a number of different partners who joined, along with guest presenter, Carla Mckenzie. We would like to thank all of those who organised and ran the event as it was a great success. ✨

Our members by exemption make up a huge part of the IAM RoadSmart community, with many of them sharing their skills and expertise through volunteering. Their knowledge and experience are invaluable to helping others understand how to become better drivers and riders. 🏍️🚗

“It opens up opportunities – new social opportunities and new learning opportunities as well.
There’s always stuff going on, some that I can’t access as a police officer and with my police training, but I can access through IAM RoadSmart. 
I find that it’s a really nice balance of learning new things and meeting different people.”

Discover more about Dave’s story and how to become a member by exemption by clicking the link in our bio.

Our members by exemption make up a huge part of the IAM RoadSmart community, with many of them sharing their skills and expertise through volunteering. Their knowledge and experience are invaluable to helping others understand how to become better drivers and riders. 🏍️🚗 “It opens up opportunities – new social opportunities and new learning opportunities as well. There’s always stuff going on, some that I can’t access as a police officer and with my police training, but I can access through IAM RoadSmart. I find that it’s a really nice balance of learning new things and meeting different people.” Discover more about Dave’s story and how to become a member by exemption by clicking the link in our bio.

Contacts

Rebecca Dundon

Rebecca Dundon

Press contact Press Officer Media Enquiries 020 8996 9777
Nicholas Lyes

Nicholas Lyes

Press contact Policy and Standards Director
Harriet Hernando

Harriet Hernando

Press contact PR & Press Manager 07711850639

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