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Road Safety Week

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Bad driving habits require fleet focus

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

Road Safety Week 22 Nov

Post collision impact on driver wellbeing revealed

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Post collision impact on driver wellbeing revealed

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

Road Safety Week 22 Nov

Car accident repair bodyshop

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Deer strikes rise as half of drivers don’t heed warning signs

Fleets are being warned that collisions involving deer have increased 42% since 2021 during the rutting season.

Road Safety Week 21 Nov

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

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AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

Thousands of drivers were caught by new artificial intelligence cameras using their phone behind the wheel or not wearing a seat belt.

Road Safety Week 20 Nov

Opinion: Road Safety Week - why we need to get ahead of risk

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Opinion: Road Safety Week - why we need to get ahead of risk

Damian Penney, vice president EMEA at Lytx, examines how Road Safety Week should act as a catalyst for fleets to think about the safety of their drivers and other road users.

opinion 19 Nov

red accident triangle on a road with crashed vehicle in background

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Brake calls for Road Victims’ Charter at the start of Road Safety Week

Every road victim deserves the very highest standard of support, says Brake, as it puts road victims at the heart of Road Safety Week this week.

Road Safety Week 18 Nov

red accident triangle on a road with crashed vehicle in background

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Government promises first road safety strategy in more than a decade

The first road safety strategy in over a decade will be published by the Government after saying the number of deaths on UK roads has become “normalised”.

Department for Transport 14 Nov

Lightfoot launches Elite Driver Week to mark Road Safety Week

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Lightfoot launches Elite Driver Week to mark Road Safety Week

Lightfoot is backing Brake’s Road Safety Week by launching its own week-long event that encourages drivers to be even safer and more efficient on the road.

Road Safety Week 13 Nov

Road accident on country road

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Road Safety Week webinars to help fleets manage risk

Fleet News and Brake will each be holding webinars during Road Safety Week to help employers and fleets keep their drivers and other road users safe.

Road Safety Week 12 Nov

Mental health and well-being

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Stressed van and truck drivers being failed by employers

Two-in-five employers fail to offer adequate mental health support to their drivers, new research suggests.

wellbeing 12 Nov

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Brake Road Safety Week 2024 to focus on victim support

Brake’s Road Safety Week will put road victims at the heart of this year's campaign, which runs from November 17-23.

Brake 6 Aug

National road safety strategy ‘needed’ as annual road deaths stagnate

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National road safety strategy ‘needed’ as annual road deaths stagnate

Brake wants default 20mph speed limits in all built-up areas, graduated driving licences and zero tolerance for drink/drug drivers.

Brake 19 Jul

Trakm8 Road Safety Hero Award won by Arriva driver

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Trakm8 Road Safety Hero Award won by Arriva driver

Trakm8 has announced the winner of its Road Safety Hero Award, which was launched to support Brake’s Road Safety Week.

Road Safety Week 3 Jan

Opinion: Understanding the impact of speed

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Opinion: Understanding the impact of speed

Mark Cartwright, head of commercial vehicle incident prevention at National Highways, examines the risks you run with speeding.

Driver management 5 Dec

Thousands take part in Road Safety Week

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Thousands take part in Road Safety Week

Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign, which called on everyone to start a national conversation about speed, has been declared a success.

Road Safety Week 4 Dec

20mph speed limit sign

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Greatest support for 20mph speed limit in the South East

New research has found that support for the introduction of the 20-mph speed limit is greatest in the South East of England.

Driver management 29 Nov

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Intimidated drivers blame tailgating for making them nervous

The majority of drivers say they feel intimidated by other motorists while on the road, new research from Aviva suggests.

Road Safety Week 24 Nov

Cyclist, van and truck at London junction

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Concerns raised over new truck safety standards (video)

Better education of cyclists is being called for ahead of new truck safety standards taking affect.

Road Safety Week 23 Nov

Opinion: How can telematics improve the road safety within your fleet?

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Opinion: How can telematics improve the road safety within your fleet?

Jonathan Haseler, managing director for UK and Ireland at Radius, discusses how telematics can improve road safety for all road users.

Road Safety Week 23 Nov

Road closed due to accident

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New analysis shows driving for work death increase

Brake is calling on fleets to help keep drivers safe through robust policies and procedures to manage road risk, with a particular focus on speed.

Road Safety Week 21 Nov

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