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RAC Foundation says more focused spending on roads could prevent thousands of deaths

Road safety charity commissions research that shows how money - and lives - could be saved

Tue, Apr 05, 2011 14:06
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IAM urges road users to make brushing up on skills a priority in 2011

From drivers to cyclists, charity highlights its resources and training aimed at making roads safer

Wed, Jan 05, 2011 11:29
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Speed camera data to be published to justify their use says Minister

Move comes as ACPO propose more speed awareness training to more drivers caught by cameras

Thu, Dec 30, 2010 12:44
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Magnetic stickers deliver “Yellow Card” message to drivers from cyclists

Artist's concept seeks to foster understanding, but could it inflame already tense situation?

Mon, Dec 20, 2010 12:42
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No drink-driving TV ads this Christmas after campaign budget slashed by four-fifths

Decision to axe seasonal reminder greeted with dismay by road safety campaigners

Mon, Dec 06, 2010 12:02
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Survey of 15,000 school children finds 1 in 10 say they’ve been hit by vehicle

Nine out of 10 say motorists drive too fast

Fri, Nov 26, 2010 10:03
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Call for more 20mph zones as research shows children “can’t see” faster vehicles

Study shows children differ from adults in ability to accurately judge vehicle speed

Tue, Nov 23, 2010 15:01
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Updated: Cuts start to bite Sussex road safety budget

Speed cameras and cycle training among the cuts' casualties

Mon, Nov 01, 2010 14:06
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Be Bright Be Seen

New DfT game blames children for car/pedestrian collisions

For 'Be Bright Be Seen', read 'Light up or Die'

Fri, Oct 29, 2010 16:29
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Road safety expert warns of danger as councils turn off lights to save money (+ video)

Report calls for compulsory lighting and highlights danger to cyclists and pedestrians

Thu, Oct 28, 2010 20:54
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