Drug driving offences overtake drink driving for the first time
Drug driving offences up 28% since 2022, while drink driving convictions fall 17%, IAM RoadSmart analysis of DVLA data shows.
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REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to extended pub opening times
IAM RoadSmart warns that extended pub opening hours may lead to increased drink-driving risks after matches. Director Nicholas Lyes emphasises the importance of planning safe journeys home, using public transport or designated drivers, and allowing time for alcohol to get out of the system.
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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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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
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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
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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 -
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 -
Number of drivers given points for speeding at its highest in four years
A freedom of information (FOI) request by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart to the DVLA revealed that there was a 32% increase in the number of drivers who were given points between 2022 and 2025.
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Road safety charity offers fully funded skills days to young drivers and riders
Young drivers and riders have the chance to improve their skills and boost their safety awareness at a road safety event taking place at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire.
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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 -
REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to new government figures on speeding
IAM RoadSmart issues response to newly released Home Office speeding offence statistics
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SUVs are more dangerous to pedestrians than smaller vehicles, say one third of Brits
Research by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that 32 percent of respondents believe larger vehicles pose a greater risk to pedestrians.
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Riders in Scotland urged to sign up to new events promoting motorcycle safety
Motorcyclists across Scotland can look forward to a series of events this spring and summer, with the return of Rider Refinement and an IAM RoadSmart Skills Day at Knockhill Circuit.
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North Wales driving experience puts road safety in the spotlight
The Welsh Wonders IAM RoadSmart Experience is returning to one of North Wales’s most scenic regions, combining road safety with a fun day out.
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Motorcycle skills session helps Northern Ireland riders get road‑ready for 2026
NI motorcyclists can sharpen their skills at a new County Antrim road safety event ahead of 2026.
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What 2026 has in store for fleet managers
For business fleets, 2025 has been yet another eventful year, with firms having to contend with a whole host of challenges, from higher maintenance and repair costs, to evolving regulations around safety. With 2026 now upon us, there are several key changes over the next 12 months that fleet decision makers must be aware of.
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Drug-drive reoffending increases by 134% over last four years in England and Wales
Instances of drug-drive reoffending have surged by more than 134 percent in the last four years revealing a system that is broken and in need of urgent reform, according to victims and road safety campaigners.
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Dedicated Denbigh volunteer honoured with MBE After 40 years' service to road safety
A passionate motoring enthusiast from Denbigh, Wales has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list for his exceptional dedication to improving road safety.
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Met Office issues rare red ‘danger to life’ alert as Storm Goretti barrels towards the UK
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for ‘dangerous, stormy’ winds in south-west England as Storm Goretti threatens gusts of up to 100mph.
The alert, in place from 4pm to 11pm on Thursday, warns of ‘violent gusts’ hitting Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for two to three hours, with exposed areas facing winds of 80-100 mph or more.
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REACTION: IAM RoadSmart welcomes Government's new Road Safety Strategy
IAM RoadSmart welcomes the Government's first road safety strategy in more than a decade. An emphasis on younger drivers and motorcycle safety is particularly positive, considering these are some of our most vulnerable road users.
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