UK pedestrians must not become the “chlorinated chickens” in automotive free trade deals, says PACTS
Update 23 August 2020. International Trade Minister Rt Hon Greg Hands MP replied to PACTS and we had a useful…
PACTS joins other road safety organisations in urging mobile phone industry to act
PACTS has joined other road safety charities and organisations in urging the mobile phone industry to include an ‘opt out’ driving mode as standard on all mobile handsets.
PACTS signs joint letter to Minister on vehicle standards
In a joint letter to the DfT, PACTS has urged new Minister Jesse Norman MP to support improvements to European legislation and to champion continued improvements under UK legislation regarding minimum standards for vehicles, post-Brexit.
PACTS reminds Government not to overlook safety in air quality moves
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has called on the Government not to overlook safety needs in its rush to improve air quality.
PACTS Paper: The changing nature of driving for work and questions for safety policy and practice
On behalf of PACTS and in collaboration with the Transport Safety Commission’s Work-related Road Safety Forum, Dr Nicola Christie and Heather Ward from University College London and Dr Shaun Helman from the Transport Research Laboratory have produced a briefing paper on the issue of work-related road safety.
General Election 2017 – road safety manifesto commitments
Following the announcement of a UK General Election on June 8th, PACTS wrote to the major parties calling for a clear…
PACTS Briefing: Road Traffic Law Enforcement Debate
On Thursday 23rd February, Parliament held a debate on the second report from the Transport Committee on Road Traffic Law Enforcement. PACTS was asked by Members of Parliament to produce a briefing on the debate.
UK Road Safety and the role of the EU.
On the 23rd June, the UK will hold a referendum on the place of the United Kingdom in the European Union….
PACTS Briefing on Chancellor's 2016 Budget
The Chancellor’s 2016 Budget announced a number of transport safety related policies. These included an insurance premium tax rise, the announcement…
Lords Bill to lower the drink-drive limit: Briefing
Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe’s Private Member’s Bill to reduce the drink-drive limit is due to have its Committee Stage on Friday…