'MPs must act to save young drivers lives' in The Guardian Guardian politics The Guardianopinion
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I am delighted that so many academics and experts have supported this letter - the ten who's names were published, plus the many others who support it. They are experts…

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Our #CommitToAct campaign is just around the corner. Join our next online walkthrough to learn about the tools available for #MobilitySnapshots .

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Road crashes aren't only a human tragedy- these also have high socio-economic costs, esp on the poor. The total economic costs of #roadtraffic fatalities + injuries in lower-middle income countries range between 2-6% equivalent of the GDP.

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Police forces across the country are supporting a four-week operation to highlight the ‘fatal four’ offences.

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#RSGB

Excessive (above the posted speed limit) and inappropriate (within the speed limit but not appropriate for the conditions) speeds are dangerous and are major causes of traffic crashes resulting in death and serious injury.

Slow down!

#RoadSafety

Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled autoexpress.co.uk/consumer-news/… via Auto Express Result!!!! IAM RoadSmart have been part of this campaign as well

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Know the zones. More info from National Highways here; nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east… #ProjectEDWARD

The Global Road Safety Partnership endorses the Australasian College of Road Safety statement on effective speed management.

When mean vehicle speeds rise, road trauma increases.

When mean vehicle speeds reduce, road trauma reduces.

Read it here: bit.ly/3VKbuLJ

This piece of car safety equipment will save your life.

No “Ifs” or “Buts”

Every single journey, short or long… wear it.

#SeatbeltsSaveLives

New average speed cameras are being installed across Greater Manchester as part of continued work to increase resources for law enforcement.

roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/new-avera… 🔗

#RSGB

In case you missed it, our March 2024 newsletter covered the launch of our four Status Summary Reports in Africa, the call for applications for the Global Rehabilitation Leadership Institute and more!

Find it here: bit.ly/3U00XdU

📸: WRI Africa

📢Calling all #roadsafety champions! Join us for a jam-packed session of the #RAPKnowledgeLive series to unlock the power of ViDA, iRAP’s free online software platform.
📅When: Thursday 25 April
⏲️Time: 8.00 AM – 9.00 AM ET / 2.00 PM – 3.00 PM CET
irap.org/2024/04/rapkno…

Supporters of the #RoadPeaceChallenge2024 , will be #walking , #running , #cycling and #horseriding 1766 miles to honour the 1766 people reported killed on UK roads in 2022. Anybody can take part. No distance too short. Sign up here: buff.ly/4amQbno #1766MilesTogether

On your way to your mates? Remember, rural roads change quickly, so be the mate that gets there safe.

Is pushing it worth it? THINK!
#IsPushingItWorthIt

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Make Good Friday a good Friday #ProjectEDWARD

Over 10,000 lives were lost on rural roads in the EU in 2022.

Our new report looks at how to improve the situation, with great examples from countries across Europe.

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🏆 The VW ID.Buzz Cargo stuns with Platinum 🏆

Euro NCAP awards the ID.Buzz Cargo a Safety Assist Performance of 83%. ⚙️

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bit.ly/2403EuroNCAPPR 🚗

#forsafervans #VW #Volkswagen

🚨 Euro NCAP calls on carmakers to make ADAS more widely available in small panel vans 🚨

Today, for the first time, Euro NCAP releases the crash avoidance ratings for eight vans in the small panel van category. ⚙️

bit.ly/2403EuroNCAPPR 🚗

#forsafervans

🚨 Join the international launch of 'A Fare Price: An Investigation into the Health Costs of Motorcycle Taxi Crashes in Kenya' with Transaid
📈 35% of Kenyan road deaths are now motorcyclists, quality helmets can help
📅 28 March
⏰ 09.00 GMT
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Today BBC News (UK) have released on BBC iPlayer ‘Drive Fast, Die Young’ bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…. It was a privilege to speak with Jamie as part of this powerful documentary alongside Jo Shiner National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and Shaun Helman TRL. Change is needed. Please watch and share.