Road Traffic Accidents: Glasgow Follows Edinburgh in Introduction of 20mph Zones
New 20mph zones have been introduced in Glasgow as the city follows Edinburgh’s lead in attempting to reduce the number of road traffic accidents and injuries to vulnerable road users. Edinburgh announced that a speed limit would be put in place in some areas of the city centre in March 2015 and Glasgow has now introduced a […]
Luxury Cars “More Likely” to be involved in Road Traffic Accident
A new study has revealed that luxury vehicles are more likely to be involved in road traffic accidents than Smart cars and other similar models. According to the latest data, Smart cars have the lowest “at fault” insurance claim rate out of any model. Between July 2014 and June 2015, vehicles such as the Smart car only registered 78.6 […]
Road traffic accident fatalities fall across EU
The number of people dying in road traffic accidents across Europe fell by 9% in 2012, according to new figures released by the European Commission (EC). This drop means that the number of road traffic fatalities is now at its lowest level since the data was first collected. A landmark year for road safety Vice-President […]
Government to overhaul young driver rules
Young drivers could benefit from improved training and lower insurance premiums as the government confirmed its intention to launch a green paper on improving the safety and reducing risks to young drivers. Among the proposals being considered are: The government is also considering the possibility of imposing temporary restrictions on newly qualified drivers and further […]
Report into young driver safety
A recent report by the AA Charitable Trust and Make Roads Safe campaign has found that nearly 40% of drivers had crashed by the time they turned 23-years-old. Around a quarter of those polled had crashed within two years of getting their driving licence. The report calls for greater education and driving opportunities for young […]
British road casualties increase
The Department for Transport has published statistics showing that in 2011 more people died or were injured in reported accidents on British roads than in the previous year. In particular: • The annual number of people killed in road accidents reported to the police has increased by 3%, from 1,850 in 2010 to 1,901 in […]
Call to include work-related RTAs in official statistics
A health and safety body is urging the Government to incorporate work-related road traffic accidents into official statistics. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) made the call on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. IOSH wants to see work-related RTAs recorded and recognised under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous […]
Call for employers to help reduce work-related road deaths
A health and safety body has urged employers to do more to reduce the worrying number of work-related road traffic accidents (RTA). The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) made the call after research it commissioned with TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) revealed that many companies are spending money on road safety strategies, with little […]
Scottish Safety Camera statistics
Scotland’s Chief Statistician has announced the release of Key Scottish Safety Camera Statistics 2010. This publication reports statistics relating to road traffic casualties and offences at safety camera sites (speed cameras and red-light cameras) in Scotland. The main findings are:
Drink drivers still a serious threat on Scotland’s roads
The latest figures released by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) have shown that the message to motorists about the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs does not appear to be getting through. As part of ACPOS’ annual summer campaign, police forces across Scotland have been carrying […]
