'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..

View Full Story - Posted 11:29 am August 9, 2010

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 ..

View Full Story - Posted 10:44 am August 9, 2010

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..

View Full Story - Posted 3:07 pm August 4, 2010

The percentage of drivers found to be over the legal alcohol limit dropped slightly in ACPO's month long drink and drug driving summer campaign compared to last year. Figures released today by ..

View Full Story - Posted 2:09 pm August 4, 2010

Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, met with Mike Penning MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, on Tuesday to discuss ways in which to make young drivers safer on the roa..

View Full Story - Posted 10:46 am August 3, 2010

The role of RSSB should be adapted so it can better facilitate excellence in health and safety management across the entire rail industry, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has concluded following..

View Full Story - Posted 11:57 am August 2, 2010

Drivers are risking fines, disqualification or jail because they do not know the rules on supervising learners, according to the AA.The motoring group's survey of 19,000 members suggested nearly a q..

View Full Story - Posted 11:47 am August 2, 2010

If you’re planning to have a few drinks at a barbeque this summer don’t cycle home, warns the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).Although drink-driving is socially unacceptable, many ..

View Full Story - Posted 10:38 am August 2, 2010

This is our response to the public comments received on The Coalition: Our programme for government on transport. Thank you for the wide range of comments on the transport elements of the programme ..

View Full Story - Posted 9:46 am August 2, 2010

First ORR health and safety report - Britain has one of Europe's safest railways, but there can be no room for complacencyBritain has one of the safest railways in Europe, but some underlying safety..

View Full Story - Posted 11:06 am July 28, 2010