Drug driving offences overtake drink driving for the first time
Drug driving offences up 28% since 2022, while drink driving convictions fall 17%, IAM RoadSmart analysis of DVLA data shows.
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New road safety initiative launched to support parents and guardians of novice drivers
Free evidence-based resources including practice guides, driving agreements and progress logbooks to support parents, guardians and new drivers Research shows parents and guardians are a key influence on novice driver safety
From today, parents can access free, evidence‑based resources to support new drivers in passing their test and developing safer driving behaviours.
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Congestion and sat-navs diverting drivers onto higher-risk roads
New research shows more than half of drivers (54%) have diverted away from a motorway or main A road because of congestion over the last year UK Government data suggests the number of vehicles on the road has increased by 13% in just ten years
Millions of motorists are being diverted onto higher‑risk rural roads as congestion, sat‑nav rerouting and road closures reshape everyday journeys, new -
IAM RoadSmart appoints Mark Armitage as Chief Executive
Mark Armitage takes up the position on a permanent basis following successful interim spell
The UK’s leading independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart today welcomes the appointment of Mark Armitage as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Mark has worked as interim CEO for the previous six months and before this was a Trustee of the road safety charity. He brings a wealth of experience from -
IAM RoadSmart calls for ‘cheese cutter’ cable barriers to be replaced with a more motorcyclist friendly option
The road safety charity has launched a petition calling for Highways Authorities across the UK to commit to their decommissioning by the end of the decade
New figures show that almost 150 miles of cable barriers – which pose a safety threat to motorcyclists – remain on England’s roads.
The cable barriers are known for their ‘cheese cutter’ effect on bikers unlucky enough to hit them on colli -
Royal household welcomes IAM RoadSmart to Buckingham Palace
Two IAM RoadSmart members attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on 8 May 2026, representing the road safety charity.
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Fleets can save thousands of pounds on fuel by taking a few simple measures
If employees undertook eco-driving training, fleets would save money on fuel, boost retention, lower their environmental impact, and improve safetyIAM RoadSmart’s stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the Birmingham NEC from 21 to 23 April gave delegates a fuel saving overview
Fleets could save thousands of pounds at the pumps if their employees adopted an eco-driving style, according to rese -
Number of drivers given points for speeding at its highest in four years
A freedom of information (FOI) request by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart to the DVLA revealed that there was a 32% increase in the number of drivers who were given points between 2022 and 2025.
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Road safety charity offers fully funded skills days to young drivers and riders
Young drivers and riders have the chance to improve their skills and boost their safety awareness at a road safety event taking place at Thruxton Circuit in Hampshire.
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SUVs are more dangerous to pedestrians than smaller vehicles, say one third of Brits
Research by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, found that 32 percent of respondents believe larger vehicles pose a greater risk to pedestrians.
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Riders in Scotland urged to sign up to new events promoting motorcycle safety
Motorcyclists across Scotland can look forward to a series of events this spring and summer, with the return of Rider Refinement and an IAM RoadSmart Skills Day at Knockhill Circuit.
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North Wales driving experience puts road safety in the spotlight
The Welsh Wonders IAM RoadSmart Experience is returning to one of North Wales’s most scenic regions, combining road safety with a fun day out.
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