Categories: young drivers

  • Private e-scooters likely to be behind surge in children caught riding or driving without insurance, warns road safety charity

    Private e-scooters likely to be behind surge in children caught riding or driving without insurance, warns road safety charity

    * New data analysed by IAM RoadSmart shows that within the past four years there has been a 2100% rise in the number of children aged 13-16 penalised
    * Uninsured driving and riding among legal age young motorists continues to increase, with the cost of insurance likely to blame despite falling premiums

    Nearly 800 children have been caught driving or riding without insurance in the past

  • One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests as number of fatalities rises

    One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests as number of fatalities rises

    One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests as number of fatalities rises
    The number of deceased drivers with ‘impairment drugs’ present has increased by over 70% from 2014 to 2022, leading to concerns from road safety organisation that drug users continue to get behind the wheel despite the dangers
    One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of d

  • Buckle Up for Safety: Make a New Year's Resolution to Always Wear Your Seat Belt!

    Buckle Up for Safety: Make a New Year's Resolution to Always Wear Your Seat Belt!


    As we step into 2025, make a new resolution to prioritise your safety on the roads. Recent **government statistics reveal that nearly a quarter of those who lost their lives on Britain's roads last year were not wearing seat belts.


    Here are some top tips to keep you and your family safely strapped in:


    Always Buckle Up: Make it a habit to buckle up every time you g

  • Make Sure You Have a Safe Festive Journey

    Make Sure You Have a Safe Festive Journey


    With Christmas just around the corner, you might be planning to hit the road to spend the festive season with family or friends. They might be ready for you, but is your car ready for the journey?


    Here are some top tips to help your trip go smoothly:



    Is your vehicle ready for the journey?


    Check you have plenty of fuel or charge for the journey. You

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to the latest reported road casualties in Great Britain in 2024

    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

  • IAM RoadSmart responds to news that private e-scooter use may be legalised on public roads

    IAM RoadSmart responds to news that private e-scooter use may be legalised on public roads

    Responding to comments made by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP that the Government is considering legalising private e-scooter use on public roads:
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “We know that around half of all casualties involving e-scooters are outside of trial areas, which demonstrates the ‘wild west’ nature of private e-scooter misuse that is happeni

  • IAM RoadSmart urges the Chancellor to take radical steps to save lives on the roads and boost the public purse in Autumn budget

    IAM RoadSmart urges the Chancellor to take radical steps to save lives on the roads and boost the public purse in Autumn budget

    The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the Chancellor to take steps to both saves lives and reduce the impact of road traffic collisions in her Autumn Budget. By incentivising the take-up of additional road safety courses through the tax system, it will also help save motorists money as the UK emerges from a cost-of-living crisis.
    With the cost of insurance hitting r

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart welcomes Northern Ireland's road safety strategy

    REACTION: IAM RoadSmart welcomes Northern Ireland's road safety strategy

    Responding to the Northern Ireland Government's new road safety strategy, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “The Northern Ireland Government’s ambitious targets on casualty reduction is a positive step. We particularly welcome the focus on changing road user behaviour with an emphasis on reducing drink and drug driving, illegal phone use at the wheel and reducing m

  • Nearly a third of young drivers admit to filming themselves behind the wheel for social media likes

    Nearly a third of young drivers admit to filming themselves behind the wheel for social media likes

    New research reveals risky behaviour including texting and racing each other on public roads
    Nearly a third of young drivers admit to taking pictures or video footage at the wheel to upload and show off on social media while driving.
    Research of 1,000 18 to 26-year-olds with a full driving licence revealed some of the riskiest things they’ve done behind the wheel, including texting and rac

  • Safer roads for all: IAM RoadSmart manifesto calls on political parties to prioritise road safety

    Safer roads for all: IAM RoadSmart manifesto calls on political parties to prioritise road safety

    Manifesto calls for all parties to commit to an updated road safety strategy and a national roads renewal programme Focus should be on skills, infrastructure, and enforcement
    The UK’s largest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has published its manifesto “safer roads for all” calling on all political parties to bring forward plans to reduce the numbers of killed and seriously inj

  • Soaring motor premiums fuelling spike in uninsured younger drivers

    Soaring motor premiums fuelling spike in uninsured younger drivers

    PRESS RELEASE: 00:01, 17th May 2024
    Drivers aged 17-20 with new IN10 endorsements increases by almost over a quarter in just 12 months as premiums jump by 25% between 2022 to 2023* IAM RoadSmart launches new campaign to bring costs down
    The number of young motorists aged 17-20 punished for driving without insurance has increased by more than a quarter (28%) between 20

  • Graduated Driver Licences - IAM RoadSmart responds to introduction of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill

    Graduated Driver Licences - IAM RoadSmart responds to introduction of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill

    Yesterday, Kim Leadbeater MP brought forward the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill as a 10-minute motion. Responding, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said:
    "Evidence from around the world shows that graduated driver licensing saves lives and reduces injuries where it has been introduced. In 2022, more than 300 people in Britain lost their lives f

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    IAM RoadSmart launches first ever Young Drivers Skills Day this summer

    Drivers aged 17-30 will learn new skills and boost confidence for an affordable price Tickets now on sale for the chance to drive a sports car or go off-road in a 4x4
    The UK’s leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is delighted to announce a partnership with Thruxton racing circuit to host a new Young Drivers Skills Day on 22nd August 2024 at the Hampshire track.
    Tickets for this half-

  • IAM RoadSmart launches new ‘Road Champions’ initiative for young motorists

    IAM RoadSmart launches new ‘Road Champions’ initiative for young motorists

    Access to exclusive content and discounted driving courses for those aged 17-26
    Younger drivers make up a disproportionately high number of killed and seriously injured (KSIs) on our roads
    A new initiative giving younger drivers and riders aged 17-26 years-old free access to exclusive advice and discounts is being launched today by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.

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