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IFB warns drivers to stay alert as ‘crash for cash’ scams rise

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is warning motorists about ‘crash for cash’ scams. They’re urging people to not be pressured into handing over unnecessary details following an accident.   This includes photos of insurance certificates and driving licenses. Crash for cash scams typically involve moped drivers staging accidents and purposefully crashing into victims. They then…

AA calls for more ‘Cops in cars’ to improve road safety

The AA is calling on the Home Secretary to appoint 1,000 new road police officers to improve road safety and help tackle wider crime.   As part of their manifesto, Labour pledged to recruit thousands of new police officers to tackle neighbourhood crime. The AA believes 1,000 of these new recruits should form part of…

Drink-driving fatalities at the highest level in a decade, figures show   

Fatalities caused by drink-driving is at the highest level in a decade, new figures have revealed.   According to the latest statistics, published by the Department for Transport, in 2022 it was estimated that between 290 and 320 people were killed in collisions in Great Britain where at least one driver was over the drink-drive…

Automated Vehicles Act: Self-driving cars could be on British Roads by 2026 as new law introduced

Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026 after the government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law last week.   Announced in the King’s Speech last year, the AV Act will enable advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads, as long as they stick to several guidelines.     The AV Act…

Road Traffic Accidents: Sharing the Road with Cyclists

As the weather warms up, cyclists get back on their bikes and enjoy the sunshine.   Drivers can become hot-headed with cyclists ‘slowing them down’ or ‘blocking the road’, but in reality, both are welcome to be there. Mis-information and miseducation can also add fuel to the fire, and leave drivers questioning a cyclist’s actions.…

Government to launch review into bright headlight glare after drivers left ‘dazzled’

The government is set to commission a review into bright headlight glare after research shows that eight in ten drivers believe the problem is getting worse. The independent study is being commissioned after RAC data shows that more than 90% of drivers say they get ‘dazzled’ while they drive. According to the RAC, the reason for…

RAC: Half of drivers ‘unsure’ of Highway Code changes

More than half of drivers are still unsure of crucial changes that were made to the Highway Code to make the roads safer for pedestrians, RAC figures show.   Some of the changes, which came into play two years ago, include giving way to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders who are either crossing or waiting…

RAC calls for action as 91% of drivers ‘dazzled’ by bright headlights

The RAC is urging the government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare as new research shows more than 90% of drivers say they get ‘dazzled’ while they drive.   A survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-10 people think at least some headlights on cars are too bright, and…

300 people arrested for drink or drug driving in West Yorkshire over Christmas

Figures show that more than 300 suspected drink or drug drivers were arrested in West Yorkshire over the Christmas and New Year period.   A total of 334 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs as part of West Yorkshire Police’s annual campaign, which ran from December 1…

Man to take council to court after ‘horrific’ pothole accident

A man is set to take his local council to court after he suffered from ‘life-changing’ injuries when his motorcycle hit a pothole in the road.   Father-of-three Darren Crooks was riding his Suzuki on the A260 in Kent when he experienced the ‘horrific’ crash. The 37-year-old, who is still experiencing pain seven months later,…