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Stay safe, stay back - that is the message from Highways England today as it reveals the extent - and impact - of tailgating on the country’s major roads and motorways.
It will be back to school for Highways England traffic officers next week as they visit pupils living alongside the A30 in Cornwall to hand out a few road safety lessons.
Consultation to look at whether a new offence equivalent to causing death by careless or dangerous driving should be introduced for dangerous cyclists.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions.
The first in a series of summer events offering advice on towing and tyre safety pulled in 100 people at Gordano Services near Bristol this week.
New road safety measures and a list of successful Safer Roads Fund bids.
New roadside breathalyser technology and a new approach to road casualty investigation.
Video footage shows a reckless motorist mounting the pavement and placing road workers’ lives at risk as they go about their jobs improving the road network.
The rules will change from 5 March 2018 so lorry, bus and coach drivers who drive tired will be fined for every time they've done it in the last 28 days.
Government launches consultation on proposals to allow drivers to report accidents online.
Fund allocations to improve cycle and road safety confirmed today as part of National Road Safety Week.
New road safety resources released to help teachers and schools highlight the dangers of the road.
New pink kittens THINK! road safety campaign is aimed at younger drivers.
Highways England warns motorists about the heightened risk of deer-vehicle collisions.
In 50 years, drink driving deaths have fallen from 1,640 to 200 per year - but that's still 200 too many.
Rapid assistance motorcycles carrying emergency fuel to combat breakdowns and ease congestion are being used on the M5 Oldbury scheme.
The Environment Agency and DVSA will share intelligence and carry out operations to stop illegal waste carriers and improve road safety.
Better technology means courts are punishing drug drive offenders in record numbers.
Learner drivers will be able to have motorway lessons in order to improve road safety.
A roadshow offering safety advice for those towing this summer has been hailed a success by Highways England and partner organisations.
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