The road to Paris 2024: Essential tips for a smooth drive to the Olympics
In 2023, France was the second most **popular holiday spot for Brits, and it’s set to be just as favoured by families and sports fans alike this year
Categories: driving
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REACTION: IAM RoadSmart calls on social media companies to update policy to deter illegal driving
This follows the case of Darryl Anderson, who was jailed for more than 17 years for causing death by dangerous driving
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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
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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 -
Fuel saving tips to combat rising petrol prices.
The cost of fuel is rising again. According to the latest data from the **RAC, the average price of a litre of petrol has reached 150p per litre on the forecourt for the first time since last year, and motorists are feeling the pinch.
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Urban Driving: A Skills Refresher.
The days are getting longer, the weather is slowly improving, and that means getting out more, but driving in and around an unfamiliar big city can be stressful. It’s important to be patient and aware of your surroundings.
Keeping to a reduced speed limit is just one of the challenges when navigating busy streets. IAM RoadSmart has some top tips for navigating busy city roads.
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IAM RoadSmart responds to Welsh Government's changes to 20mph speed limit guidance
Responding to the Welsh Government's announcement, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy & Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Changes to the 20mph speed limit guidance by Welsh Ministers is welcome given the concerns that have been raised about its effectiveness. There’s no doubt 20mph limits have an important role on our road network but we have long argued that targeted 20mph limits with effective tr
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A third of advanced drivers support confiscation of mobile phones for offenders behind the wheel
A third of advanced drivers support confiscation of mobile phones for offenders behind the wheel
•Survey shows opinion is split on whether current penalties are sufficient
•Distraction caused by illegal phone use at the wheel seen as a bigger problem
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Glaring errors: the impact of LED headlights.
Bright LED headlights are leaving motorists dazzled and dazed at night, and now the government is under pressure to act.
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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
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IAM RoadSmart responds to today's report by the AIA (Asphalt Industry Alliance)
NEWS STATEMENT
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 does to -
IAM RoadSmart’s reaction to the Spring Budget.
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 06 March 2024
IAM RoadSmart’s reaction to the Spring Budget.
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “We w -
Adventures in the Arctic, by Kat Hyde.
Embracing the winding roads, and white-knuckle style driving, IAM RoadSmart’s Director of Marketing and Communications Kat Hyde, headed to the Arctic Circle.
