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  • FairCharge founder Quentin Willson

    IAM RoadSmart to host EV webinar with FairCharge founder and campaigner Quentin Willson

    FairCharge was founded by transport campaigner Quentin Willson to ensure the UK has the right EV-related policies. Fourth IAM RoadSmart member webinar of 2024
    The UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce it will be joined by FairCharge founder and transport campaigner Quentin Willson for its fourth member exclusive webinar of the year on 21st May 2024 at 6:30pm.

  • IAM RoadSmart responds to DfT's announcement on local roads benefitting from pothole funding

    IAM RoadSmart responds to DfT's announcement on local roads benefitting from pothole funding

    Responding to the DfT's announcement, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “While it is welcome the funding is finding its way through, crumbling road surfaces continue to be an expensive nuisance for drivers and a road safety hazard, particularly for those on two wheels. The onus is both on remaining councils to prioritise their reporting and on the Government to fin

  • The human cost of the pothole pandemic

    The human cost of the pothole pandemic

    Britian’s pothole pandemic is leaving drivers tearing out their hair and the state of the road network is laid bare by the publication of the AIA’s annual Alarm report earlier this month. It found that less than half (47%) of local road miles were rated as being in good condition, with 36% adequate and 17% poor.
    The RAC estimates that, on average, there are around six potholes per mile on cou

  • Joe’s Journey to IAM RoadSmart success.

    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.

    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 the government's safer roads announcement. 

    IAM RoadSmart responds to the government's safer roads announcement. 

    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

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

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

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    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

  • M25 weekend closure; concerns over traffic chaos.

    M25 weekend closure; concerns over traffic chaos.

    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

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