Topics: Infrastructure, Communication

  • IAM RoadSmart comments ahead of the introduction of Graduated Licensing in Northern Ireland

    Ahead of the planned introduction of graduated driver licensing in Northern Ireland, IAM RoadSmart Road Safety Manager Bruce Steele said: “The introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing in Northern Ireland represents an important step towards making our roads safer and, most importantly, preventing the loss of life. Every person killed or seriously injured on our roads is a tragedy for their famil

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to new data revealing road collisions cost Britain more than £50bn a year

    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and External Communications Nicholas Lyes said: “Aside from the emotional devastation caused by road collisions, the cost to Britain in terms of lost output, insurance, damage, and medical costs is estimated to be more than £50bn a year. We call on the Government to be ambitious as it implements its road safety strategy as these figures show why investment in measu

  • Road safety volunteers honoured by Nigel Mansell CBE at national awards

    Annual awards recognise the dedication of more than 5,000 volunteers and 160 local groups across the UK Awards took place at iconic Silverstone in the charity’s 70thanniversary year with F1 Champion Nigel Mansell CBE attending
    A national network of volunteers came together on Friday 18th September as IAM RoadSmart held its annual awards ceremony that celebrates the dedication and achievements

  • F1 champion Nigel Mansell CBE undergoes a driving review

    31 times grand-prix winner takes a Mature Driver Review to test his road driving skills in UK IAM RoadSmart calls for Government to increase support for older drivers wanting to stay safe behind the wheel
    Former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell CBE has undertaken an IAM RoadSmart Mature Driver Review, while also backing calls for more support to help older motorists stay safe, co

    Former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell CBE has completed an IAM RoadSmart Mature Driver Review

  • IAM RoadSmart launches new accreditation scheme to de-risk business driving

    IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest road safety charity, has launched a professional accreditation programme designed to help organisations better understand and improve the way that they manage business driving risks.
    Built around recognised industry best practice and aligned with the latest Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) work-related road safety framework, the IAM Roa

  • New road safety initiative launched to support parents and guardians of novice drivers

    Free evidence-based resources including practice guides, driving agreements and progress logbooks to support parents, guardians and new drivers Research shows parents and guardians are a key influence on novice driver safety
    From today, parents can access free, evidence‑based resources to support new drivers in passing their test and developing safer driving behaviours.

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    Research shows that parents and guardians play a crucial role in influencing the safety of novice drivers.

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart concerned by increase in motoring offences across Northern Ireland

    IAM RoadSmart Safety Manager for Northern Ireland, Bruce Steele said: "Motoring offence detections have increased by 5% over the past year, with over 38,000 offences recorded across Northern Ireland. The continued prevalence of insurance, careless driving and speeding offences, coupled with a 48% rise in construction and use offences, shows there is still significant work to do to improve driver b

    IAM RoadSmart urges drivers in Northern Irelanhd to take greater responsibility behind the wheel

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to concerning rise in Northern Ireland road casualties

    IAM RoadSmart road safety manager Bruce Steele said: “These figures paint a bleak picture given the increase in pedestrian fatalities and a dramatic increase in serious injuries of all road users. It’s imperative that the road safety community, along with the police and the Northern Ireland Government work closely to reverse this trend. Enforcement and education remain the most powerful tools to s

  • Congestion and sat-navs diverting drivers onto higher-risk roads

    New research shows more than half of drivers (54%) have diverted away from a motorway or main A road because of congestion over the last year UK Government data suggests the number of vehicles on the road has increased by 13% in just ten years
    Millions of motorists are being diverted onto higher‑risk rural roads as congestion, sat‑nav rerouting and road closures reshape everyday journeys, new

    Congestion pushes motorists onto rural routes

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds as serious road casualties rise in Britain

    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy Nicholas Lyes said: “These figures show a lost decade in terms of reducing the number of serious casualties and highlights the urgency of implementing measures to improve road safety. We are deeply concerned by the provisional increase in motorcycle fatalities which shows efforts to protect people on two wheels is seriously lacking. The UK Government’s strategy wi

    IAM RoadSmart response to increasing road casualties

  • IAM RoadSmart appoints Mark Armitage as Chief Executive

    Mark Armitage takes up the position on a permanent basis following successful interim spell
    The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart today welcomes the appointment of Mark Armitage as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
    Mark has worked as interim CEO for the previous six months and before this was a Trustee of the road safety charity. He brings a wealth of experience from

  • IAM RoadSmart calls for ‘cheese cutter’ cable barriers to be replaced with a more motorcyclist friendly option

    The road safety charity has launched a petition calling for Highways Authorities across the UK to commit to their decommissioning by the end of the decade
    New figures show that almost 150 miles of cable barriers – which pose a safety threat to motorcyclists – remain on England’s roads.
    The cable barriers are known for their ‘cheese cutter’ effect on bikers unlucky enough to hit them on colli

    Nearly 150 miles of potentially dangerous cable barriers still remain on England’s roads, new figures reveal.

  • Fleets can save thousands of pounds on fuel by taking a few simple measures

    If employees undertook eco-driving training, fleets would save money on fuel, boost retention, lower their environmental impact, and improve safetyIAM RoadSmart’s stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the Birmingham NEC from 21 to 23 April gave delegates a fuel saving overview
    Fleets could save thousands of pounds at the pumps if their employees adopted an eco-driving style, according to rese

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to government’s motorway and major road upgrade plans

    IAM RoadSmart comments on new motorway and A-road investment plans
    William Porter, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at IAM RoadSmart said: “Today’s announcement is a welcome recognition that maintaining and renewing our road network is just as important as building new infrastructure when it comes to road safety. Drivers rely on well-maintained roads for safe journeys, and years of underinvest

    IAM RoadSmart responds to government’s plans for England’s roads
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