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  • Safer roads for all: IAM RoadSmart manifesto calls on political parties to prioritise road safety

    Manifesto calls for all parties to commit to an updated road safety strategy and a national roads renewal programme Focus should be on skills, infrastructure, and enforcement
    The UK’s largest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has published its manifesto “safer roads for all” calling on all political parties to bring forward plans to reduce the numbers of killed and seriously inj

  • Joe’s Journey to IAM RoadSmart success.

    28-year-old Joe Allenby, who hails from Lincoln, is a member of the Lincolnshire Advanced Motorcyclists and has recently passed his IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Test.
    Having ridden motorbikes on the road aged 16 and 17, Joe went on to pass his driving test and was keen to get his motorbike licence. However, life took over, and after getting married and raising a family, Joe was ready again fo

  • Easter getaway; motorcycling on the continent.

    With the clocks set to go forward on Easter Sunday, the days will be longer and the evening’s lighter. The long-awaited Easter break is the perfect time to get on your motorcycle and get away.
    Find out how you can best prepare for your journey abroad with these tips from IAM RoadSmart.
    Do your POWDERY checks. Is your vehicle ready for a long journey? Ensuring your motorcycle is in tip-t

  • IAM RoadSmart responds to today's report by the AIA (Asphalt Industry Alliance) 

    NEWS STATEMENT
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 19/03/2024

    IAM RoadSmart responds to today's report by the AIA (Asphalt Industry Alliance)

    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “The AIA’s report lays bare the crumbling state of our road network as well as the effort and money now needed to fix it. Notwithstanding the financial headache pothole-related damage

  • IAM RoadSmart stresses cost of motoring pressures and potholes ahead of Chancellor's Budget

    Ahead of the Spring Budget, IAM RoadSmart issues a statement calling on the Chancellor to consider motoring costs and the state of the roads when he delivers his speech to Parliament:
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes: “Motorists continue to feel financially strained with persistently high fuel prices at forecourts and so it will be difficult for the Chancellor to rei

  • IAM RoadSmart to host webinar with Mental Health Motorbike

    PRESS RELEASE, 26 January 2024
    IAM RoadSmart to host webinar with Mental Health Motorbike
    Mental Health Motorbike will be the first partner to work with IAM RoadSmart, New online sessions commencing January 2024 will be complimentary for members
    The UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has launched its complimentary webinar platform for members which will focus on key areas a