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  • Majority of drivers are missing out on technology that can make their journeys safer

    Only a quarter are regularly using driver assistance aids which may reduce collisions and improve driving comfort Younger drivers and those travelling more than 10,000 miles a year are more likely to embrace vehicle technology
    Millions of drivers could be missing out on the benefits of potentially lifesaving in-vehicle assistance aids when they’re behind the wheel with new research* showing

  • IAM RoadSmart responds to AIA Report showing £16.8bn local road backlog repair

    Responding to the publication of the AIA Alarm Report (Asphalt Industry Alliance) showing a one-off repair cost of £16.8bn to bring local roads up to an adequate standard, IAM RoadSmart Policy and Standards Director Nicholas Lyes said:
    “The AIA’s report lays bare the inadequate repairs happening on our local roads, where despite spending billions on filling potholes, the backlog costs are incre

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart's reaction to National Highways Smart motorways stocktake fourth year progress report

    This follows the release of a National Highways report which examines the most recent safety data and evidence concerning smart motorways.

    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “After the many billions of pounds that have been spent on smart motorways, the metrics do not show a safer network compared to what it replaced. It also reveals that on those stretches o

  • IAM RoadSmart urges action as thousands support petition for motorcyclists' access to bus lanes:

    A petition calling on the Government to reconsider allowing motorcyclists default access to ride in bus lanes has gathered thousands of signatures. IAM RoadSmart supports this move. Do you? If so, click here to sign the petition
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said, “We were disappointed by the government’s response to its last consultation and remain of the view

  • Don’t linger around lorries; know your HGV zones


    National Highways has launched a new road safety campaign aimed at educating drivers on how to safely navigate around heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). These large vehicles, including trucks and HGVs, are significantly longer, heavier, and more powerful than standard vehicles, requiring extra caution. Drivers often misjudge the size and position of HGVs, their blind spots, and the stopping distanc

  • IAM RoadSmart recertified with prestigious international ISO standard

    Recertification is a sign of the delivery of high-quality training to reduce serious injuries on our roads.
    One of the UK’s leading providers of driver, rider and fleet training has successfully been recertified with the ISO 9001* international standard for quality management systems in recognition for its continuing high standards.


    IAM RoadSmart delivered more than 2,000

  • Private e-scooters likely to be behind surge in children caught riding or driving without insurance, warns road safety charity

    * New data analysed by IAM RoadSmart shows that within the past four years there has been a 2100% rise in the number of children aged 13-16 penalised
    * Uninsured driving and riding among legal age young motorists continues to increase, with the cost of insurance likely to blame despite falling premiums

    Nearly 800 children have been caught driving or riding without insurance in the past

  • Stay Alert Behind the Wheel

    Driving can be quite an adventure, but it can also be exhausting, especially if you're on the road for hours or driving late at night. Feeling tired behind the wheel is no joke—it can really affect your ability to drive safely. That's why it's important to recognise the signs of fatigue. By staying alert and taking care of yourself, you can make sure your journey is not only safer but also more en

  • Road safety charity introduces two new circuits and funded places for young people to its 2025 Skills Day season



    IAM RoadSmart aims to make safer driving and riding accessible for all by adding Knockhill and Bicester to the events calendar, as well as providing places for young people funded by the ‘Big Give’ campaign.
    Circuit training by the UK’s leading road safety charity will be coming to two new venues this year - Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife and Bicester Heritage Centre in Oxfordshire.

  • One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests as number of fatalities rises

    One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests as number of fatalities rises
    The number of deceased drivers with ‘impairment drugs’ present has increased by over 70% from 2014 to 2022, leading to concerns from road safety organisation that drug users continue to get behind the wheel despite the dangers
    One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of d

  • IAM RoadSmart issues warnings ahead of Storm Eowyn (Updated following Red Warning)

    Red and Amber warnings have been issued for parts of the UK on Friday, with the Met Office cautioning that strong winds could pose a "danger to life" due to flying debris
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Storm Éowyn will bring a period of very strong winds to Northern Ireland, northern England and central and southern parts of Scotland. Where red warnings have

  • Former police officer who has dedicated 40 years to road safety awarded an MBE for services to motorcycle road safety

    A motorcyclist and former police officer from Gloucester has been named on the King’s New Year’s Honours list for his outstanding contributions to road safety.
    Simon Ross, 60, has spent 40 years volunteering for road safety charities before joining IAM RoadSmart, where he was Chief Observer of both Gloucestershire Groups before becoming an Examiner, coaching people to pass their Advanced Rider

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