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Lollipop cameras to deter dangerous driving in Glasgow

Lollipop men and women at three primary schools in Glasgow are to have their lollipops fitted with cameras.The "lollicam" initiative was launched at Knightswood Primary following successfu..

More speed camera cuts in England

More English local authorities plan to reduce numbers of speed cameras as a result of 40% government cuts, research seen by BBC Newsnight has suggested. Road safety group Brake approached 118 counci..

Tree scheme slows down fast drivers

Trees could become a green weapon against speeding motorists following the success of an innovative planting scheme that challenges drivers' perceptions. Provisional results from a road-safety initi..

Publication of Summary of Responses to Consultation on Domestic Drivers' Hours Rules

Last year the DfT consulted on a review of Domestic Drivers' Hours Rules. The DfT have now published a summary of responses recieved.

Death by disrespectful driving

A new report from UK insurer, AXA, calculates that 800 lives are lost on Britain’s roads through accidents caused by road rage or disrespectful driving, and nearly £1 billion (£945..

NEW REPORT HELPS HIGHLIGHT CHILD CASUALTY RATES ACROSS GREAT BRITIAN

Industry first analysis reveals huge variations in child road safety risk across the countryLondon, 17th August 2010: Road Safety Analysis, specialists in examining road casualty trends, has today r..

Give me sunshine: David Cameron considers double summertime

David Cameron once declared: "Let sunshine win the day." Putting those words into action today, he agreed to consider plans to move Britain’s clocks forward by an hour, giving the co..

Texting 'iPod Zombies' on the march

'iPod oblivion' - a trance-like or Zombie state entered by some people using MP3 players, phones and electronic organisers on the move - can be lethal for pedestrians, cyclists and car drivers. AA p..

Drug-driving test equipment to be trialled

By Richard Scott Transport correspondent, BBC News  The government is planning trials of equipment to test if drivers are under the influence of drugs.The move could lead to a roll-out of ..

Essex MP wins top award from national road safety charity

Rebecca Harris, Conservative MP for Essex Castle Point, has been awarded Parliamentarian of the Month by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line. In June this month, Rebecca tabled a Private..

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