Road Safety
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Death and serious injuries on UK roads increased by 4%
Figures released today by the Department of Transport for 2014 show that people killed and seriously injured on UK roads has risen. With deaths and serious injuries on UK roads having increased by 4% in the year ending September 2014, with deaths up by 1%. In reported road traffic accidents for the year ending September…
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Road deaths increased by 4% in 2014
In reported road traffic accidents in 2014: Road deaths increased by 4% compared with 2013, rising to 1,775 The number of people seriously injured increased by 5% to 22,807 in 2014 There was a total of 194,477 casualties of all severities in reported road traffic accidents during 2014 A total of 146,322 personal-injury road traffic…
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Over 500 Hertfordshire students to benefit from Licence Bureau and Skanska workshops during Road Safety Week (17-23 Nov)
The annual event highlights the need to ‘look out for each other’ on the roads 500 Hertfordshire students to benefit from the sessions next week Organisations and communities across the UK collaborate to raise road safety awareness We are running workshops alongside road safety charity Brake’s ‘2Young2Die’ campaign in next week’s Road Safety Week (17…
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Safer Lorries Scheme: Notice of Intent document and Consultation Update from the TfL
Earlier this year, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils consulted on new proposals to ban Heavy Goods Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (apart from a small number of exceptions) that are not fitted with side guards and additional mirrors from driving in London. The aim is to improve the visibility of cyclists and pedestrians to…
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Employers urged: take action to help tackle pedestrian and cyclist casualties
Brake, the road safety charity, is issuing an appeal to employers to play their part in preventing devastating casualties among pedestrians and cyclists. Newly-released government figures show 6 people are killed and 157 seriously injured every week while walking or cycling. At least 24% of road deaths and serious injuries involve a vehicle being driven…
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The DVLA will be issuing letters to all Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) or Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers who get penalty points put on their driver record for using a mobile phone and other hand-held devices
Using a mobile phone and other hand-held devices, whilst driving, is a criminal offence. Studies have shown this to be a serious road safety risk. If this happens whilst driving a large vehicle such as a bus or lorry, the risk is even greater. The government is introducing a range of measures to deal with…
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Safety Health and Environment Show 2014
“The SHE Show”. Hilton Blackpool : Tuesday 23 Sept 2014 Licence Bureau are exhibiting at “The SHE Show” a high profile conference running alongside an exhibition featuring key suppliers and service providers in the fields of safety, health and environment. Please see additional information at www.thesheshow-northwest.com Now in its sixth year it is fast becoming…
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Taking part in UK road safety week or considering supporting this key safety awareness event?
Please take time out to listen and view this excellent Brake webinar delivering inspiration, ideas and advice for employers.
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Brake the road safety charity urges government to make driver eyesight tests compulsory
It is estimated up to five million UK drivers would fail a number plate test if they had to take it again. The survey shows overwhelming public support see survey here. Download the full news release here Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on the government to introduce compulsory regular eyesight testing for drivers,…
