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New data shows a significant reduction in road casualties in Wales following the introduction of a 20mph speed limit.

Hundreds of tradespeople marched on Westminster yesterday (Monday, February 3), to draw attention to the increasing problem of tools being stolen.

The number of cars stolen in the UK reduced by 6% year-on-year in 2024, including a 47% drop in thefts of Range Rover Sports.

The highest speeds caught on camera included one driver travelling at 164mph on the M25 in Kent, with cars in London and Humberside detected at 163mph.

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood told MPs she is “determined” to take action to cut the number of young drivers killed or seriously injured.

New research from Venson emphasises the need for fleets to increase driver awareness of safety technologies.

An MOT test centre has been fined £10,000 after a child sustained life-changing injuries when he was hit by a car and crushed.

Over half of motorists pulled over by the police on suspicion of drug driving fail roadside testing, according to new information obtained by IAM RoadSmart.

Richard Hilson, head of sales at Parking Facilities, examines the pitfalls in relying upon human intervention in critical national infrastructure settings.

The number of drivers killed while under the influence of drugs has increased by 50%, according to The AA Charitable Trust.

Thatcham Research has shortlisted the 10 safest cars currently available, revealing the contenders for the 2025 What Car? Safety Award.

Safety, congestion and travel disruption caused by closures of the Blackwall Tunnel revealed in telematics data from more than 16,000 commercial vehicles.

In a new report, published by the DfT, scientists explore driver behavioural responses to transition demands in vehicles with self-driving features engaged.

Ten years after the first unmarked HGVs began patrolling the strategic road network, the police are continuing to catch thousands of drivers breaking the law.

RAC found more than half of drivers admit to going above 70mph ‘frequently’ or ‘occasionally’, up from 57% in 2023.

FleetCheck recorded almost seven million vehicle checks in 2024 – a 31% year-on-year increase.

In a survey of motorists, TTC also found that a fifth of respondents admitted to accepting a lift from someone who has drunk alcohol or taken drugs.

A driver has been arrested and charged after his lorry careered off the A74(M) motorway and crashed onto a railway line near Gretna.

Third of drivers support new powers to ban drink-drivers at the roadside as new figures show an increase in driving under the influence in Scotland.

Andy Smith, director at KeyTracker, examines the risks involved in not managing driver access to certain vehicles.

Driver information cards and online modules created by National Highways will be accessible through the FleetCheck driver app.

Just one-third of employers ask so-called grey fleet drivers to sign and adhere to a driving-for-work policy, according to new research from TTC Group.

Three fifths (60%) of UK couriers and food delivery workers feel unsafe on the roads and 80% would prefer protected cycle lanes if they could.

Day’s Fleet has partnered with Motor Assist in a multi-year agreement to enhance its accident management operations.   

Shocking new figures from the RAC have revealed the widespread illegal use of mobile phones behind the wheel by young drivers.

London is the UK’s van theft capital, with October being a peak month for van-related theft, new research suggests.

With Britain’s roads getting busier, drivers have admitted to employing hazardous manoeuvres to avoid delays to their journeys, new research suggests.

More than four-fifths of recorded motoring offences were for speeding, up 10% on the previous year.

A new ‘yellow paper’ to help fleets navigate the impacts of a fast-changing road environment for their drivers has been launched by AA Business Services.

MPs have urged ministers for more support to tackle freight crime in a Westminster Hall debate this week.

There were an estimated 1,607 fatalities on Britain’s roads over a 12-month period up to June, a decline of 2% compared to the year ending June 2023.

Iveco’s S-Way only won one star, making it the weakest performer among the nine tractor units tested.

The Scottish Government is considering cutting the speed limit on single carriageways to 50mph.

Surecam has partnered with Blackout Technologies to create a fleet dashcam that includes mobile device blocking.

Investing £2.5 billion into high-return road safety schemes could prevent more than 17,000 deaths over the next 20 years, according to a new report.

National Police Chiefs Council praises efforts by police forces to phase out use of the word.

The vehicle fatally crushed Paul Clarke as it reversed into a loading bay at The Cornwall Bakery, Callington, operated by Samworth Brothers.

The rollout of red flashing lights comes after a successful campaign by motoring organisations and recovery operators.

One-in-10 drivers admit to frequently tailgating, risky overtaking, failing to check mirrors sufficiently or zoning out during a journey.

Fleets are being urged to adopt a ‘Safe System’ approach help employees avoid the inconvenience, stress and lasting emotional impact of crashes.