TRL team to take on Reading Half Marathon in support of road safety charity Brake
A team of 21 from TRL are set to take on the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, raising funds and awareness for Brake, the UK road safety charity dedicated to preventing road deaths and injuries and supporting those affected by road crashes. The initiative brings together team members from across TRL’s departments, […]
The human cost of road crashes: one family’s story
As part of Brake’s Road Safety Week, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) spoke to Mandy Garner about the full repercussions of losing a loved one to a road collision. This year’s Brake Road Safety Week puts victims of road collisions at its heart, to raise awareness of the toll of road death on family and friends. […]
New Transport Secretary urged to adopt Vehicle General Safety Regulation updates
An industry letter has been delivered to the new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh MP, yesterday calling on the Labour government to adopt the latest Vehicle General Safety Regulation updates to the GB TypeApproval Scheme. Around 50 leading organisations have signed the letter including AXA UK, the road safety charity Brake, PACTS, RoSPA, The AA, the […]
SWARCO raises money for road safety charity Brake
As part of its commitment to fostering safer roads and communities, SWARCO UK & Ireland has announced it has chosen to support Brake, the national road safety charity. Brake, founded in 1995, that exists to stop deaths, serious injuries and pollution on roads, and to care for families bereaved and injured in road crashes. It […]
A quarter of car occupants who die in road crashes aren’t wearing a seat belt, report finds
New research from AXA UK and the charity Brake has revealed that while 96% of drivers surveyed said they always wear a seat belt, in practice this may not always be the case. A quarter of car occupants who die in crashes on Britain’s roads are not wearing a seat belt, figure that rises to […]
Survey discovers what drivers think about the safety technology in their car
A new survey from the road charity Brake and AXA UK has been published exploring the attitudes of drivers to vehicle safety systems and highlights a lack of knowledge about the latest vehicle technology. Researchers sought to determine driver views on the technology in their car, with a focus on safety for drivers and their passengers, […]
Doncaster supports safe speeds campaign
City of Doncaster Councill is backing a national campaign to promote everyone’s right to safe and healthy journeys. Road Safety Week, organised by the charity Brake, aims to reduce the number of people killed or injured as the result of a collision. The theme for 2023 is speed and members of the South Yorkshire Safer […]
TfL and MOPAC announce new victim support service with Brake and RoadPeace
Transport for London, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), police and charities Brake and RoadPeace, is launching a new pilot victim support service to improve support for victims of the most serious road traffic collisions in London. It says the service will enhance the level of support available to families […]
Quarter of drivers question whether they could pass their driving test
A new survey has found one in ten drivers questioned said they don’t think they could pass a UK practical driving test, while a further 13% weren’t sure they’d be successful. The research by insurer AXA UK and Brake, the road safety charity, focused on testing and education and surveyed more than 2,000 drivers on […]
Safe Roads for All: What WJ is Doing to Increase Road Safety
By the WJ team Every year, in November, Brake, the road safety charity, runs its biggest annual campaign for Road Safety Week. The theme for 2022 is “Safe Roads for All.” Throughout the week, organisations, schools, and communities are encouraged to: THINK about how we can all use roads safely to protect ourselves and others. UNDERSTAND […]