Chaotic, risky and noisy: But is there something we can learn from Vietnam’s city roads?
Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes shares his thoughts on roads in Hanoi following a trip to Vietnam
Topics: Trucks, Transport vehicles
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IAM RoadSmart stresses cost of motoring pressures and potholes ahead of Chancellor's Budget
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 -
IAM RoadSmart joins forces with Young Driver Foundation to upskill next generation of drivers
Younger drivers are disproportionately involved in road traffic collisions
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IAM RoadSmart to host webinar with Mental Health Motorbike
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 -
IAM RoadSmart responds to Government's MOT proposals
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 -
JAMIE’S DRIVE TO EXCELLENCE
Not content with passing his driving theory test the day after his 17th birthday and his driving test just two months later, 17-year-old Jamie Rodwell from Gray’s, an IT student at South Essex College of Further & Higher Education, went on to pass the IAM RoadSmart’s Advanced Driving Test
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Stay alert on the road this winter
With dark, cold mornings in abundance right now, it can be hard to get going once the alarm goes off, especially if you haven’t had a good night’s sleep.
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Britain is braced for Storm Isha.
After a week or so of freezing temperatures, it’s time to batten down the hatches, as a band of heavy rain and strong winds is set to hit most parts of the UK on Sunday and Monday
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Banish the pothole blues
With pothole-related breakdowns at a 5-year-high, they can be an unavoidable part of driving these days
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IAM RoadSmart joins New National Partnership to Tackle Pothole Epidemic.
A new partnership has been launched today (15 January) between road user organisations and the road repairs industry to help tackle the scourge of potholes
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Winter is coming, are you ready?
After a mild December, it looks like the mercury is about to plummet.
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Government to get tough on street works in a bid to cut traffic levels
New proposals from the Government’s Plan for Drivers to cut traffic caused by street works
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Driving and living with a disability, by Mike Jones
Mike passed his driving test in 1982 at 17 years old and his motorcycle test in 2004. He became an IAM RoadSmart Observer in early 2022.
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IAM RoadSmart welcomes publication of headlight glare report
Responding to an IAM RoadSmart backed report into headlight glare, Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: "Drivers are increasingly telling us they are concerned by modern headlights and some are now even limiting the amount of time they spend driving during darkness to avoid glare. Being dazzled by a headlight has a worrying impact on road safety and we need policymakers to take thi
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IAM RoadSmart responds to National Highways 3-year Smart Motorway report
Responding to the publication of National Highways' third annual progress report, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “It stands to reason that if you permanently remove a hard shoulder from the motorway, it will make breaking down on one more risky if you do not reach a refuge area. There remain many miles of all lane running motorways on the network and perhaps it’
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Letter to Chancellor: VAT rate on motorcycle air vests
IAM RoadSmart is calling on the Chancellor to consider removing the 20% VAT rate which is currently levied on the sale of motorcycle air vests.
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Could motorcycles help solve traffic congestion and poor air quality in Britain’s cities?
Research commissioned by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that the public are divided about the benefits of motorcycling, despite evidence that it could help reduce emissions and ease traffic Just one-in-five survey respondents believe that motorcycles improve air quality, while less than half recognise that motorcycles help reduce traffic congestion, prompting the charity to raise awareness of the tru
