Prosecutions for being unfit to drive surge in just three years
Medically unfit driving endorsements have surged by more than 300% in four years, with the biggest increases among working-age drivers.
Categories: older drivers
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F1 champion Nigel Mansell CBE undergoes a driving review
31 times grand-prix winner takes a Mature Driver Review to test his road driving skills in UK IAM RoadSmart calls for Government to increase support for older drivers wanting to stay safe behind the wheel
Former Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell CBE has undertaken an IAM RoadSmart Mature Driver Review, while also backing calls for more support to help older motorists stay safe, co -
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
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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
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Dedicated Denbigh volunteer honoured with MBE After 40 years' service to road safety
A passionate motoring enthusiast from Denbigh, Wales has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list for his exceptional dedication to improving road safety.
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REACTION: IAM RoadSmart welcomes Government's new Road Safety Strategy
IAM RoadSmart welcomes the Government's first road safety strategy in more than a decade. An emphasis on younger drivers and motorcycle safety is particularly positive, considering these are some of our most vulnerable road users.
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Nearly half of Brits have had a difficult conversation with an older relative over their driving – as a third admit to feeling unsafe in the car with them
Nearly half of Brits have had tough talks with older relatives about their driving — and a third admit they’ve felt unsafe as passengers
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🕓 Older drivers: stay safe as the clocks go back
With the clocks going back this Sunday, evenings will get darker even earlier, making driving conditions more challenging. Here are some simple, practical tips to help older drivers stay safe and confident on the roads this autumn and winter.
✅ 1. Give yourself a “Driver MOT”
Just like your car needs regular checks, so do you: Eyesight check – make sure your glasses prescr -
REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to reported road safety measures being considered by UK Government
Responding to reports in The Times about the UK Government’s road safety plans:
IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Given progress on reducing fatal and serious collisions has stalled in recent years, we welcome the UK Government’s ambition to publish an updated road safety strategy with the reported measures being a step in the right direction. While many driver -
REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to the latest reported road casualties in Great Britain in 2024
This comes after the government's release of the latest provisional reported road casualty statistics to the end of June 2024 earlier this morning.IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Provisionally, the number of fatalities on our roads remains stubbornly high and underlines the importance of the government’s commitment to an updated road safety strategy. Of particul
