More than 22% of parents and grandparents who transport children by car admit to not using a child car seat all of the time putting lives at risk, says the RAC. While 16% of those who confessed to breaking the law by not properly securing their youngest passengers said they had done so only very rarely, a worrying 3% said they regularly do this and another 3% say they do it sometimes. After the … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Roads with ‘safest’ speed limits see more accidents
Motorists travelling at over 70mph are less likely to have an accident than those driving at under 30mph, according to new data from ITS – Telematics Solutions. Data also shows that drivers are 20 times more likely to be in a traffic accident when they are stationary. The new figures highlight that the most dangerous driving speeds occurred in urban areas, whilst only 1% of all incidents … [Read more...]
Plan for cold weather to come, says insurer
With the Met Office predicting lower temperatures in the UK in the next couple of weeks telematics insurance provider, drive like a girl, is urging drivers to ensure their cars are prepared for the colder weather. Kelly Wilkins, Head of Customer Service, drive like a girl, said, “Extreme weather brings about a new set of driving challenges, and accidents and breakdowns are more … [Read more...]
Bus gives horse a lift to hospital
Motorists and police rescued a horse on the A48 Eastern Avenue Cardiff dual carriageway yesterday evening – and put it into a passing bus. The animal was then taken to University Hospital of Wales park and ride before being reunited with its owner and the bus went into its depot for cleaning. … [Read more...]
January is high risk month for accidents
Drivers, it appears, may have more reason to be blue this January as new analysis from UK telematics insurance pioneer, insurethebox, reveals five out of the 10 riskiest days fall in January. Drivers in Scotland see the biggest risk as they’re 32% more likely to have an accident, with the North and West of England 19% and 17% more likely to have an accident in January than the rest of the … [Read more...]
Brits risk safety and fines as chill bites
Millions of Brits are risking their safety and their bank balance by driving with their windscreen iced up in wintry conditions, according to Halfords Autocentres. The dark, wet and cold months can be the most treacherous on the road - with motorists more likely to be caught off-guard by the unpredictable conditions. And a survey of 2,000 motorists found 35 per cent admitted to driving off with … [Read more...]
Potholes are biggest shock for drivers, says survey
A survey of 2,000 road users found the craggy gaps in the road surface were more irritating than tailgaters, drivers failing to use their indicators, and even breaking down. Eight in 10 drivers, cyclists or motorcycle riders even say they have to navigate potholes every time they use the roads. Glasgow is the worst city in the UK for potholes according to residents - as nine in 10 locals claim … [Read more...]
“Totally inadequate” M4 plans criticised
Proposals to ease jams on the M4 around Newport have been extensively criticised by lorry and logistics companies. Following South East Wales Transport Commission’s recommendations to introduce several congestion relieving measures on the M4, announced before Christmas, FTA’s Head of Welsh Policy, Sally Gilson said it they were “totally inadequate” “The initial recommendations made by the … [Read more...]
Beware of using uninsured “taxis”, warn insurers
Wales' based GoCompare has issued a warning to drivers not to offer people lifts home for profit this Christmas, following reports of young people offering their services on social media. Pembrokeshire Council said it had been made aware of “illegal taxis” operating throughout west Wales and previous reports have found numerous Facebook groups around the country with more than 50,000 … [Read more...]
50mph permanent limit proposed for M4 around Newport
A permanent 50mph limit along the M4 around Newport has been proposed as an alternative to building a new motorway bypass south of the city. South East Wales Transport Commission set up to look at an way of improving traffic flow after First Minister Mark Drakeford axed the recommended new road on environmental and cost grounds said the lower permanent limit would be a "fast-track" measures to … [Read more...]
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