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WEBRoad Safety GB is a national organisation that promotes road safety in the UK. Find out the latest news and updates on topics such as headlight glare, young rider day, HGV safety, distracted driving and more.
Road Safety GB
WEBRoad Safety GB is a charity that aims to reduce road collisions and injuries by providing training, advice, research and publicity to its members and stakeholders. It also organises the annual National Road Safety Conference and runs the Road Safety Knowledge Centre.
Knowledge Centre - Road Safety GB
WEBThe Knowledge Centre is a web-based library of road safety related information and expertise, primarily from UK-based road safety organisations. Access to the Knowledge Centre is available free of charge to anyone. The Knowledge Centre comprises road safety reports, research and interventions categorised by road safety topic/road user (speed ...
UK set to adopt new vehicle safety standards - Road Safety GB
WEBMar 27, 2019 · The DfT confirms that the UK will apply 11 mandatory safety rulings for new vehicles from 2022, including speed limiters and emergency braking. Road Safety GB welcomes the move as a step forward for road safety, while some commenters raise concerns about sign legibility and speed limits.
Take Extra Care - Road Safety GB
WEBPhase two of Road Safety GB’s Take Extra Care campaign urges all road users to continue to protect the emergency services by staying alert and traveling safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. On 10 May, prime minister Boris Johnson unveiled the Government’s roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions – encouraging people to travel to ...
Calendar - Road Safety GB
WEB6-7 November 2024. 2024 National Road Safety Conference. Organised by Road Safety GB • Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. The National Road Safety Conference is Road Safety GB’s flagship event. The 2023 edition welcomed more than 400 delegates. The 2024 conference will be officially launched in February 2024. Visit the event website.
Road Safety Week: Drivers urged to follow new Highway Code
WEBNov 13, 2022 · 19.49. Brake says millions of people are due to take part in Road Safety Week, which gets underway today with a plea for drivers to adhere to the rules of the updated Highway Code. Road Safety Week is an annual event, organised by the road safety charity Brake, with the 2022 edition taking place 14-20 November under the theme ‘Safe Roads For ...
New Highway Code rules to make roads ‘even safer’
WEBSep 14, 2021 · New rules to improve safety on England’s motorways and high-speed roads have come into effect, in a ‘major update’ to The Highway Code. More than 3,200 people and organisations took part in a consultation to help National Highways (formerly Highways England) and the DVSA to decide on the details. The update is …
New measures and funding announced in road safety action plan
WEBJul 19, 2019 · The action plan is designed to ‘improve road safety for people at every stage of life’, with a package of measures for road users of all ages. The £225,000 grant to develop a training programme to help parents correctly fit baby and child seats comes after research in which 70% of parents said they didn’t know how to properly install ...
All Lane Running (Smart Motorways) – England - Road Safety GB
WEBJan 21, 2022 · Emergency refuge areas are provided on all-lane running motorways (ALR) in England to replace the hard shoulder. They are located up to 1.6 miles apart and provide a safe place to stop in case of breakdown or incident.
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