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  • Storm Goretti approaching the UK with a rare red weather warning issued by the Met Office.

    Met Office issues rare red ‘danger to life’ alert as Storm Goretti barrels towards the UK

    The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for ‘dangerous, stormy’ winds in south-west England as Storm Goretti threatens gusts of up to 100mph.
    The alert, in place from 4pm to 11pm on Thursday, warns of ‘violent gusts’ hitting Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for two to three hours, with exposed areas facing winds of 80-100 mph or more.
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nich

  • IAM RoadSmart issues advisory for snow and ice

    Following a Met Office amber warning for snow and ice, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: "Since new year, temperatures have plunged and conditions will be tricky, particularly with many returning to work. Where heavy snow is forecast, drivers are advised to consider whether journeys are necessary.
    "If you need to travel, preparation is key: Clear your car of sn

  • IAM RoadSmart responds to Scottish Government's National Speed Management Review

    Commenting on the Scottish Government's response to the National Speed Management Review, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Reducing the national speed limit on single carriageways potentially risked increasing dangerous overtaking manoeuvres on many of Scotland’s rural roads so we are pleased that the Scottish Government has stepped back from this measure. Instea

  • Amber weather warnings as Storm Bram heads to parts of the UK

    The Met Office has issued several amber weather warnings for parts of the UK with Storm Bram set to on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yellow warnings have also been issued for most of Wales, the southwest of England and the Central Belt of Scotland. Check herefor the latest forecast.
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Storm Bram will bring disruptive and potentially da

    Storm Bram brings strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.

  • Nearly half of young drivers illegally use phones to text at the wheel

    Texting, social media use, and video calling is rife among 17-24-year-old drivers For new drivers within two years of gaining full licence, being caught using a mobile phone illegally risks leaving them with an astronomical £12,000 bill
    Almost half (43%) of drivers aged 17-24 admit to illegally writing or reading a message at the wheel while driving, while a third (34%) confess to using a

    Almost 50% of young drivers admit to texting behind the wheel

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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. ✨

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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.

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