Banish the pothole blues
With pothole-related breakdowns at a 5-year-high, they can be an unavoidable part of driving these days
Categories: road safety
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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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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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IAM RoadSmart respond to latest Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) statistics
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes responds to latest Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) statistics.
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IAM RoadSmart reaction: E-scooter casualty data
More than half of casualties from e-scooter accidents are found outside the zones where you are legally allowed to use them, according to new government figures.
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Eight million drivers stuck in a rut with a pothole-damaged vehicle
More than half of British drivers are regularly steering away or braking hard to try and avoid damage from potholes.
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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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Celebrating our Trustees at IAM RoadSmart
Trustees' Week is an annual event to mark the amazing work trustees do to help shape and guide charities. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and thank those who volunteer their time and expertise with passion and commitment.
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More than half a million drivers just a text away from a driving ban
There are more than half-a-million drivers with six points on their licence who are a text, like or an emoji away from an automatic driving ban, according to new analysis of DVLA data by UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
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IAM RoadSmart-backed petition calling on action by the UK government to save motorcyclists’ lives
IAM RoadSmart has launched a petition calling on the government to scrap VAT on life-saving air vests which are currently subject to 20% VAT rate.
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Drug driving problem among younger motorists reaches epidemic levels
Up to nearly three-quarters of a million young drivers aged between 16-24 may have driven or been in a vehicle where the driver has been under the influence of illegal drugs, according to new research published by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.
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IAM RoadSmart CEO optimistic about future of motorcycle safety, despite lack of government progress
IAM RoadSmart has embarked on a campaign alongside seven industry bodies, with a mission to lobby parliament to refocus on motorcyclist safety and prevent the disproportionate risks that riders face every day on UK roads.
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The gig issue… delivery companies urged to do more to protect safety of motorcyclists
The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is urging food delivery companies that employ gig workers who ride motorcycles, such as Deliveroo and Just Eat, to introduce stronger measures to protect their safety, particularly in challenging weather and road conditions.
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IAM RoadSmart partners with industry giants in campaign to reduce motorcycle deaths
IAM RoadSmart is launching a campaign, in alliance with organisations across the industry, to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and ensure they are consistently recognised as vulnerable road users.
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Britain’s drug-driving crisis puts pressure on A&E departments
Britain’s decade-long drug-driving epidemic could be adding further pressure to already beleaguered A&E departments across the country, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.
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Britain’s drug-driving crisis: with thousands of casualties on our roads, it’s time for the government to act
The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the government to prioritise the growing crisis of drug-driving on Britain’s roads.
