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REACTION: IAM RoadSmart comments on the King's Speech

REACTION: IAM RoadSmart comments on the King's Speech

IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “While it is early days, this programme does not seem to offer a great deal on improving safety on our road network. Additionally, we would have also liked to see some vision on how the Government intends to fix our crumbling road network. A commitment to an infrastructure plan for roads renewal and an updated road safety strategy

Northern Ireland – Road safety briefing. Last updated: June 2024

Northern Ireland – Road safety briefing. Last updated: June 2024

Police Service for Northern Ireland data shows:

Calendar year 2024 so far: As of 1st June 2024, there have been 26 fatalities on Northern Ireland’s roads.
Regions: In 2023, Newry, Mourne and Down district had the highest number of road deaths with 11 fatalities. Belfast City district recorded the most serious injuries in 2023 (127 people).
Data shows the biggest principal causation fa

REACTION: IAM RoadSmart urges new government to prioritise drivers.

REACTION: IAM RoadSmart urges new government to prioritise drivers.

IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standards Director Nicholas Lyes said: “IAM RoadSmart welcomes the new government and ministers to their positions. Doubtless to say, there are plenty of issues that need to be addressed: Motorists are dealing with pothole-plagued roads, expensive pump prices, soaring insurance premiums, and worse, progress on reducing serious and fatal road collisions has stalled for many

REACTION: IAM RoadSmart comments on the British Medical Association's calls to lower the drink-drive limit

REACTION: IAM RoadSmart comments on the British Medical Association's calls to lower the drink-drive limit

IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “The number of people killed on our roads where at least one driver was over the limit has remained stubbornly high for over a decade. Cutting the drink-drive limit would be a positive step forward in reducing road casualties but we also need to see an increased emphasis on re-training. Evidence suggests that those who take a drink

Nick Lomas appointed as Vice Chair of IAM RoadSmart

Nick Lomas appointed as Vice Chair of IAM RoadSmart

IAM RoadSmart is pleased to announce that Nick Lomas has today been appointed as Vice Chair of the charity.
Nick originally joined IAM RoadSmart as a Trustee in March 2020 and over the last four years has become an established and reliable Board member and his elevation to Vice Chair will ensure continuing support for Chair Stuart Donald QPM.
Nick has a wealth of experience that he brings t

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

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

Soaring motor premiums fuelling spike in uninsured younger drivers

Soaring motor premiums fuelling spike in uninsured younger drivers

PRESS RELEASE: 00:01, 17th May 2024
Drivers aged 17-20 with new IN10 endorsements increases by almost over a quarter in just 12 months as premiums jump by 25% between 2022 to 2023* IAM RoadSmart launches new campaign to bring costs down
The number of young motorists aged 17-20 punished for driving without insurance has increased by more than a quarter (28%) between 20

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