Putting the brakes on nuisance drivers in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire District Council is putting the brakes on anti-social drivers. A Public Spaces Protection Order is set to come into force at the end of September 2023, in a bid to put a stop to those who cause a danger and nuisance to other road users and residents. Motorists who breach the PSPO […]
First large-scale study shows success of 20mph speed limit across Scottish Borders
A study by Edinburgh Napier University has shown that the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the Scottish Borders has reduced average speeds by 3mph. With previous research showing that there is an average 4% reduction in collisions with each 1mph reduction in average speed on rural roads, the study demonstrates the significant knock-on effect […]
TfL and delivery companies launch new road safety charter, to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the roads
Transport for London (TfL) and meal and grocery delivery companies have committed to improving road safety in London with the launch of a new voluntary Meal and Grocery Delivery Company Motorcycle Road Safety Charter. The Charter, signed by five companies: Deliveroo, Getir, Just Eat, Stuart and Uber Eats, consists of 10 road safety principles that aim to keep motorcycle couriers and other Londoners safe on the road. The Charter is part of […]
TfL to launch 65km of new lower speed limit schemes to cut road danger across the capital and save lives
TfL has accelerated the roll out of 20mph speed limits on its roads so that that by 2024, a further 140km of TLRN, including 37 town centre locations, will have a 20mph speed limit Lower speed limits play a critical role in the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate deaths and serious injury on the […]
Spain’s message to Wales on lower speed limits days ahead of 20mph roll out
“There will be some fears beforehand, but everything will become normal quickly and then everything will start to get better.” That was the message to the people of Wales from one of the key people behind Spain’s move to a 30km/h speed limit. Álvaro Gómez is Head of the National Road Safety Observatory in Spain […]
Second scheme designed to improve safety around schools set to start in Oldham
Oldham’s second School Street scheme is going live, according to the council. The borough’s first School Street was launched at St Anne’s Primary School, Royton. Since then, it has proved a success and has received the backing of staff, parents, pupils as well as the former Paralympic Gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey OBE, the Active […]
New 20mph speed limit in Bridgend aims to boost road safety
As communities across Wales prepare for the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit on 17 September, Bridgend County Borough Council has revealed which local roads the authority believes should feature exemptions from the change. Part of a Welsh Government initiative to improve road safety across Wales, the speed limit change is designed to reduce […]
Proposed introduction of 20mph speed zones to enhance road safety in two of Torbay’s communities
As part of ongoing work to make Torbay’s road safer for all users, the council is to consider implementing 20mph speed zones in the Queensway area of Torquay and Fisher Street area of Paignton. This proactive measure aims to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and improve the quality of life for local residents. The roads […]
Thousands petition for speed camera on notorious road
More than two thousand people have signed a petition calling for average speed cameras to be introduced on a B-road in Staffordshire. It’s been started by a woman called Laura Cooper, who says her father nearly died on the road leading towards Alton Towers, while in recent years, so many others have not been as […]
Videos share the real-life stories of lives torn apart by speeding drivers
