A recent online survey by the IAM, has shown that 57% of cyclists have jumped a red light, with 14% regularly doing so. The main reason for jumping the lights for 38% of people is because they think it is safer to get ahead of the traffic. Certainly is a problem locally, and much more common in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Government announced plans today to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs. Legislation unveiled in the Queen’s Speech will create a specific drug driving offence. Currently police have to demonstrate that driving had been impaired by drugs in order to prosecute. Under the proposed legislation it will automatically be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Prime Minister is intending to change the law so those convicted of drug driving could soon face up to £5000 fine, a minimum of 12 months driving ban, and even a jail term of up to 6 months. ”Drug drivers are a deadly menace – they must be stopped and that is exactly what […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Research from America has shown that compulsive mobile phone users, are getting distracted from the road while driving while thinking about future incoming calls or texts to potentially arrive. The risk is very high in young motorists, who have less driving experience and more reliance on mobile technology. Jennifer M Whitehill, a PhD student at […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A poll by Good Egg Safety has shown that 78% of parents are worried that their children will be involved in a car crash. Additionally 29% of parents thought think that children drive too fast. Parents will always worry about children, especially with the dangers of cars. Therefore to best way to keep children safe, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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