Regions: England

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to extended pub opening times

    IAM RoadSmart warns that extended pub opening hours may lead to increased drink-driving risks after matches. Director Nicholas Lyes emphasises the importance of planning safe journeys home, using public transport or designated drivers, and allowing time for alcohol to get out of the system.

    IAM RoadSmart emphasises the importance of planning safe journeys home after England's early morning match on Monday

  • 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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    Research shows that parents and guardians play a crucial role in influencing the safety of novice drivers.

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart concerned by increase in motoring offences across Northern Ireland

    IAM RoadSmart Safety Manager for Northern Ireland, Bruce Steele said: "Motoring offence detections have increased by 5% over the past year, with over 38,000 offences recorded across Northern Ireland. The continued prevalence of insurance, careless driving and speeding offences, coupled with a 48% rise in construction and use offences, shows there is still significant work to do to improve driver b

    IAM RoadSmart urges drivers in Northern Irelanhd to take greater responsibility behind the wheel

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to concerning rise in Northern Ireland road casualties

    IAM RoadSmart road safety manager Bruce Steele said: “These figures paint a bleak picture given the increase in pedestrian fatalities and a dramatic increase in serious injuries of all road users. It’s imperative that the road safety community, along with the police and the Northern Ireland Government work closely to reverse this trend. Enforcement and education remain the most powerful tools to s

  • 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

    Congestion pushes motorists onto rural routes

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds as serious road casualties rise in Britain

    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy Nicholas Lyes said: “These figures show a lost decade in terms of reducing the number of serious casualties and highlights the urgency of implementing measures to improve road safety. We are deeply concerned by the provisional increase in motorcycle fatalities which shows efforts to protect people on two wheels is seriously lacking. The UK Government’s strategy wi

    IAM RoadSmart response to increasing road casualties

  • 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

    Nearly 150 miles of potentially dangerous cable barriers still remain on England’s roads, new figures reveal.

  • 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

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to government’s motorway and major road upgrade plans

    IAM RoadSmart comments on new motorway and A-road investment plans
    William Porter, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at IAM RoadSmart said: “Today’s announcement is a welcome recognition that maintaining and renewing our road network is just as important as building new infrastructure when it comes to road safety. Drivers rely on well-maintained roads for safe journeys, and years of underinvest

    IAM RoadSmart responds to government’s plans for England’s roads

  • IAM RoadSmart responds to AIA Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey

    Responding to the AIA's Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy & Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “The embarrassing state of our local road network is fast becoming a national scandal. Around one in six local roads are effectively on life support with less than five years of structural integrity remaining. What was once deemed an irritant with exp

  • What 2026 has in store for fleet managers

    For business fleets, 2025 has been yet another eventful year, with firms having to contend with a whole host of challenges, from higher maintenance and repair costs, to evolving regulations around safety. With 2026 now upon us, there are several key changes over the next 12 months that fleet decision makers must be aware of.

    Nicholas Lyes from IAM RoadSmart talks through key changes over the next 12 months that fleet decision makers need to know
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