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Most drivers support much higher penalties for driving offences

Up to £1000 fines for careless driving or talking on a mobile at the wheel?

Thu, Sep 20, 2012 19:50
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DfT’s new Think Cyclist campaign fails to get cycling organisations on board

Concerns over contradiction of Highway Code, helmet advice and size of budget allocated to initiative

Thu, Sep 20, 2012 10:41
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New Transport Secretary: Speeding kills, and road safety is my priority

Plans to increase M-way speed limits will be subject to safety considerations

Mon, Sep 17, 2012 10:26
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Sentences for dangerous, drunk, and careless driving getting lighter

FoI request reveals worrying trend Institute of Advanced Motorists calls for tougher penalties for dangerous drivers

Fri, Jul 13, 2012 07:51
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Huw Gwilliams InTandem winning design

Competition winner for new HGV cyclist warning sign announced

InTandem competition to find a new design to warn cyclists of dangers of undertaking

Sat, Jun 30, 2012 13:18
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Two in three commuters believe Britain’s roads unfit for cycling, according to Brake survey

Road safety charity teams up with law firm to launch Cycle For Life initiative

Fri, May 04, 2012 07:41
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Traffic warning sign © Simon MacMichael

English councils slash road safety budgets

Institute of Advanced Motorists report highlights how road safety initiatives are bearing the brunt of spending cuts

Tue, May 01, 2012 12:16
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DGT road safety video – overtaking

Spanish road safety film teaches drivers how to share the road safely with cyclists (+ video)

Issues highlighted include safe overtaking distances and taking cyclists into consideration at junctions

Tue, Nov 22, 2011 13:05
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Linking road safety, growing waistlines and melting ice caps

Tue, Nov 01, 2011 18:14
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Road safety campaigners join forces to oppose “insane” plan to switch to two-year MOT regime

Government proposals would result in 250 more deaths on Britain's roads each year, claim opponents

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 11:50
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