Archive for April, 2011

Lack of driver skill top cause of accidents

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

The IAM has revealed that driver and rider error or reaction are the top causes of motoring accidents (more…)

SHARP Motorcycle helmet ratings updated

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

The Safety Helmet Assessment and Ratings Programme (SHARP) now has a total of 247 motorcycle helmets safety rated (more…)

Unfinished roadworks cost taxpayers £70 million

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Contractors that dig up roads for utility companies do not leave the roads in a satisfactory condition, leaving the bill to the taxpayer (more…)

M1 to remain closed

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Motorists face more travel misery as the fire under the M1 keeps the motorway closed (more…)

Continuous Insurance Enforcement

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Regulations have been laid today before parliament to tackle uninsured drivers (more…)

Police officer faces jail for lying

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Former detective constable faces prison after two counts of perverting the course of justice (more…)

Speeding point’s threshold could change

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Proposals by Mike Penning, Transport Minister, could see the threshold for driver awareness courses increased (more…)

Bikers targeted in road safety campaign

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has launched ‘Operation Focus’ designed to prevent accidents involving motorcyclists (more…)

Top 10 stolen cars

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

A company that produces vehicle tracking devices has revealed the top 10 of recovered stolen cars (more…)

Ride to Arrive Motorcycle safety scheme

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Avon and Somerset Police force are running several weekends in 2011 of motorcycle safety skills training (more…)