https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-3b24ab90.png 128 23 en 15 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Young drivers and motorcyclists have benefited from fully funded driving and riding training, made possible through funds raised by IAM RoadSmart members and supporters. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/charity-provides-free-coaching-for-young-drivers-and-riders-3460569?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/charity-provides-free-coaching-for-young-drivers-and-riders-3460569?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100 It's the footwear of choice for beaches and barbecues, but new research reveals that over a third (35%) of motorists have also been behind the wheel this summer in flip-flops, sliders or open-back sandals - footwear road safety experts IAM RoadSmart say could potentially lead to the loss of control of a vehicle and road collisions. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/over-a-third-admit-risky-driving-in-summer-footwear-3459658?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/over-a-third-admit-risky-driving-in-summer-footwear-3459658?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:10:21 +0100 IAM RoadSmart expresses concern over rising road casualties in Britain, particularly among motorcyclists. While drink-drive fatalities have decreased, high rates remain troubling. Urgent actions, including licensing reform and stricter enforcement, are necessary to enhance road safety and achieve government targets. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-new-reported-road-casualties-in-britain-511559?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-new-reported-road-casualties-in-britain-511559?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100 Drug driving offences up 28% since 2022, while drink driving convictions fall 17%, IAM RoadSmart analysis of DVLA data shows. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/drug-driving-offences-overtake-drink-driving-for-the-first-time-3457081?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/drug-driving-offences-overtake-drink-driving-for-the-first-time-3457081?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:36:08 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-extended-pub-opening-times-511126?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-extended-pub-opening-times-511126?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/new-road-safety-initiative-launched-to-support-parents-and-guardians-of-novice-drivers-3455820?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/new-road-safety-initiative-launched-to-support-parents-and-guardians-of-novice-drivers-3455820?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:33:13 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-concerned-by-increase-in-motoring-offences-across-northern-ireland-510831?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-concerned-by-increase-in-motoring-offences-across-northern-ireland-510831?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:25:28 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-concerning-rise-in-northern-ireland-road-casualties-510405?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-concerning-rise-in-northern-ireland-road-casualties-510405?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/congestion-and-sat-navs-diverting-drivers-onto-higher-risk-roads-3452879?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/congestion-and-sat-navs-diverting-drivers-onto-higher-risk-roads-3452879?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 28 May 2026 09:51:37 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-as-road-casualties-rise-in-britain-509805?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-as-road-casualties-rise-in-britain-509805?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Fri, 22 May 2026 15:01:26 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/iam-roadsmart-appoints-mark-armitage-as-chief-executive-3449489?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/iam-roadsmart-appoints-mark-armitage-as-chief-executive-3449489?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:43 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/iam-roadsmart-calls-for-cheese-cutter-cable-barriers-to-be-replaced-with-a-more-motorcyclist-friendly-option-3447902?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/iam-roadsmart-calls-for-cheese-cutter-cable-barriers-to-be-replaced-with-a-more-motorcyclist-friendly-option-3447902?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Mon, 11 May 2026 10:32:24 +0100 Two IAM RoadSmart members attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on 8 May 2026, representing the road safety charity. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/royal-household-welcomes-iam-roadsmart-to-buckingham-palace-3446526?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/royal-household-welcomes-iam-roadsmart-to-buckingham-palace-3446526?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/fleets-can-save-thousands-of-pounds-on-fuel-by-taking-a-few-simple-measures-3445999?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/fleets-can-save-thousands-of-pounds-on-fuel-by-taking-a-few-simple-measures-3445999?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/number-of-drivers-given-points-for-speeding-at-its-highest-in-four-years-3441504?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/number-of-drivers-given-points-for-speeding-at-its-highest-in-four-years-3441504?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/road-safety-charity-offers-fully-funded-skills-days-to-young-drivers-and-riders-3439413?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/road-safety-charity-offers-fully-funded-skills-days-to-young-drivers-and-riders-3439413?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:22 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-governments-motorway-and-major-road-upgrade-plans-507662?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-governments-motorway-and-major-road-upgrade-plans-507662?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:01:27 +0000 IAM RoadSmart issues response to newly released Home Office speeding offence statistics https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-new-government-figures-on-speeding-507317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/reaction-iam-roadsmart-responds-to-new-government-figures-on-speeding-507317?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/iam-roadsmart-responds-to-aia-annual-local-authority-road-maintenance-alarm-survey-506906?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/news/iam-roadsmart-responds-to-aia-annual-local-authority-road-maintenance-alarm-survey-506906?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/suvs-are-more-dangerous-to-pedestrians-than-smaller-vehicles-say-one-third-of-brits-3435034?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/iam-roadsmarts-media-centre/pressreleases/suvs-are-more-dangerous-to-pedestrians-than-smaller-vehicles-say-one-third-of-brits-3435034?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news IAM RoadSmart’s Media Centre