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Drivers who kill now face life behind bars

Major victory for campaigners - and those who maim will see harsher sentencing too

Sun, Oct 15, 2017 08:20
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Driver using mobile (CC licensed image by lukys1:Flickr)

6,000 drivers fined for mobile phone use in March after penalties doubled

Campaigners say safety message still isn't getting through

Mon, May 29, 2017 13:39
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Speeding & driver distraction seen as biggest road dangers – but many admit to going too fast, or driving while distracted, survey finds

“What drivers believe is the biggest threat, and the bad behaviours they engage in, don’t match up,” says charity Brake

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 14:31
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Joseph Brown-Lartey, whose car is pictured, was killed when a driver jumped a red light at 80mph (image by Brake).jpg

Public supports tougher criminal driving sentences

Nine out of ten people want law-breaking drivers who kill charged with manslaughter, and road safety charity, Brake, calls on government to act

Mon, Jul 11, 2016 10:11
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24 per cent of drivers say they would be more patient to improve road safety

75 per cent said they would occasionally leave their car at home to cut pollution

Fri, Nov 27, 2015 15:12
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Car wheel at speed copyright Simon MacMichael.jpg

Britain’s roads “increasingly lawless territory” as half of drivers admit flouting rules

Brake calls for more resources for roads policing and reinstatement of casualty reduction targets

Tue, Apr 28, 2015 16:02
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Trek issues quick release skewer voluntary recall

Potential problem involves front disc brake and affects over a million bikes

Wed, Apr 22, 2015 10:16
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Safety fears deter kids and teens from cycling, survey finds

"Concerns are understandable and must be addressed" says road safety charity Brake

Tue, Feb 10, 2015 19:13
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Brake urges drivers to cut speed as Road Safety Week begins

Charity also says all road users should look out for one another in bid to cut deaths and serious injuries

Mon, Nov 17, 2014 12:28
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Road Safety Week 2014

Road victim blaming week? Charity Brake defends its Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week begins on Monday, with the theme ‘Look Out For Each Other’.

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:35
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