Liverpool’s ‘lollipop’ wardens to be protected by CCTV cameras
Mobile CCTV cameras are being installed in the vicinity of Liverpool schools in an attempt to deter dangerous driving. It was recently revealed that over 400 motorists have refused to stop for ‘lollipop’ people in 2025. Liverpool City Council is aiming to tackle the growing issue of “drive throughs”, in which drivers fail to stop […]
East Lothian: Road safety improvements set for busy roundabout near Tranent
East Lothian Council has announced that developer Hargreaves is to carry out a number of road safety improvements on a busy roundabout near Tranent. Under the new layout, one of the proposed improvements involves a section of the carriageway on the Bankton Junction South Roundabout of the A1 being turned into a verge and footway […]
Bridget Driscoll Day: RoSPA urges action as pedestrian deaths hit 400 annually
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling for immediate government action to address the ongoing crisis of road deaths and serious injuries in England. Yesterday road safety campaigners remembered Bridget Driscoll, who was killed by a driver of a motor vehicle in Crystal Palace, South East London in 1896, and was the first […]
Road safety campaigner killed on road he campaigned to make safer
An 81 year old North Yorkshire man has been killed on a road he had campaigned to make safer. John Duggan, a former local councillor from Riccall, died in hospital after a collision between his car and a skip lorry on a section of the A19 he had previously highlighted as being dangerous. Councillor Stephanie […]
MPs unite to demand urgent safety action on A34
A cross-party group of MPs representing constituencies along the A34 have written to the Minister for Transport, calling for urgent safety improvements to the major dual carriageway. The joint letter, signed by Lee Dillon MP (Newbury), Olivia Bailey MP (Reading West and Mid Berkshire), Olly Glover MP (Didcot and Wantage), and Kit Malthouse MP (North […]
Westcotec strengthens Scotland’s road safety systems with innovative technology
Road safety technology firm Westcotec is reinforcing its support for local authorities across Scotland as the nation considers sweeping changes to the speed limits on its roads. With a strong existing presence in Scotland, Westcotec is expanding its operations by establishing a base at Roadside Technologies’ premises near Glasgow and forging a strategic partnership with digital […]
TfL sets out further plans to improve road safety in Shoreditch
TfL is inviting Londoners to have their say on further plans to make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in and around Shoreditch. The consultation is open for Londoners to respond to until 12 September. The plans would see the creation of new, high-quality crossings for both cyclists and pedestrians, new cycle […]
Dorset plans new A30 safety measures after recent fatalities
Dorset Council has announced that appropriate action is ti be taken by the end of this summer to improve safety on the A30 near Sherborne. This is in response to a Coroner’s report and a number of serious and fatal road traffic collisions at Loscombe Crossroads. The measures, to be introduced by the council, follow a report […]
National road safety operation launched to tackle the fatal four causes of collisions
Throughout July, Essex Police will be supporting a national road safety campaign to both educate and act as a deterrent to road users by focussing on causes of collisions. The aim of this operation is to protect our communities and neighbourhoods by disrupting criminal activity on roads in Essex and reduce the number of people […]
Celebration event recognises outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel in Warwickshire
The Warwickshire Road Safety Team hosted the second annual Safe and Active Schools Award Event recognising the outstanding achievements of primary schools in promoting road safety and active travel. Held at Old Shire Hall in Warwick, the event brought together Safe and Active School Champions, pupils, road safety partners, and Warwickshire County Council colleagues to recognise […]