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Independent, safety-focused Branch to make recommendations to prevent future incidents, make our roads even safer and save lives across the country.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) will make independent safety recommendations and shape future road safety policy.
Changes to The Highway Code, including the hierarchy of road-users and the 'Dutch Reach' are set to change from 29 January 2022.
Consultation proposing creation of a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB) to thematically investigate road accidents released.
Highways England statement following the Department for Transport’s Reported road casualties in Great Britain: 2018 report
Seventy-four actions to improve road safety have been published.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Motorway drivers are being urged to take extra care around gritters this winter following seven collisions in the North West.
Government launches consultation on proposals to allow drivers to report accidents online.
Highways England warns motorists about the heightened risk of deer-vehicle collisions.
A million hours without injury for Highways England operatives.
From today, drivers returning a written off car to the road will no longer need to apply for a Vehicle Identity Check.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Incident clear-up times improvement initiative saves the economy tens of millions of pounds.
Statement as traffic officer dies tragically on the M25.
£15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country.
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