This comes after the government's release of the latest provisional reported road casualty statistics to the end of June 2024 earlier this morning.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Provisionally, the number of fatalities on our roads remains stubbornly high and underlines the importance of the government’s commitment to an updated road safety strategy. Of
Richard Gladman, Chief Examiner for IAM RoadSmart, said: "Heavy snow is expected on Saturday, so people living in amber areas where warnings have been issued should consider whether their journey is really necessary; roads will be hard to navigate, and motorists could become stranded. If you really do need to head out in the snow, you can keep yourself and others safe by keeping your distance from
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “We’re disappointed by the decision to not proceed with giving motorcyclists default access to bus lanes. Given motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users we believe this policy could have saved lives. We will work with others in the sector, including the National Motorcyclists Council to continue to campaign for this i
Responding to comments made by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP that the Government is considering legalising private e-scooter use on public roads:
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “We know that around half of all casualties involving e-scooters are outside of trial areas, which demonstrates the ‘wild west’ nature of private e-scooter misuse that is happeni
New position to oversee commercial and operations transformation
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce the appointment of Carlota Da Veiga Pestana to the position of Business Development and Operations Director, completing its Senior Leadership Team.
Carlota will join us from Smart Cit
PRESS RELEASE – Embargoed until 0001, Thursday 7th November 2024
Drivers and fleet operators will benefit from access to detailed content on driving assistance features
Course was developed in partnership with the Hi-Drive project and User Education Campaign led by FIA Region I and implemented by 11 Mobility Clubs in Europe
New advanced driver assistance systems (ADA
IAM RoadSmart Reacts to Autumn Budget 2024: Highlights Fuel Duty Freeze
Announcements:
Fuel duty (frozen)
IAM RoadSmart Policy and Public Affairs Manager William Porter said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s decision to maintain the fuel duty cut, at least for now. Motorists have endured a torrid few years of high prices at the pumps and this decision will give them a much
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