Glaring errors: the impact of LED headlights.
Bright LED headlights are leaving motorists dazzled and dazed at night, and now the government is under pressure to act.
Bright LED headlights are leaving motorists dazzled and dazed at night, and now the government is under pressure to act.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Additional funding to improve the safety of our road infrastructure is of course very welcome, but if we are to significantly bring down the number of casualties, more funding will be needed. Moreover, we need to see an updated road safety strategy from Ministers to understand how they will also focus on education, behaviour chang
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
A warning for drivers and riders ahead of this weekend. National Highways has announced it is to shut the M25 in both directions between Junction 10 at Wisley and Junction 11 at the Chersey Interchange over the weekend. In an unprecedented move, the Surrey stretch of the UK's busiest motorway will shut down at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 15 until 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18.
Diversions will be in p
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 06 March 2024
IAM RoadSmart’s reaction to the Spring Budget.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “
Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes shares his thoughts on roads in Hanoi following a trip to Vietnam
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
Embracing the winding roads, and white-knuckle style driving, IAM RoadSmart’s Director of Marketing and Communications Kat Hyde, headed to the Arctic Circle.
Younger drivers are disproportionately involved in road traffic collisions
Motorists across the country are facing several changes in 2024, and with new driving rules around safety and fuel, it is best to know about them ahead of time.
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
Responding to the Government's proposals to maintain MOT testing frequency at its current level, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said:
“An MOT gives drivers confidence their vehicle is conforming to minimum roadworthiness standards, and many see it as an essential technical health check. Well-maintained vehicles make our roads safer and reduce the chances of collis