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Shaping the future of post-collision response
Research funded by The Road Safety Trust is helping to answer some of the most pressing questions in post-collision care, recently identified by a coalition of experts who came together to host the UK’s first Road-Injury Priority Setting Partnership.
Double delight for Trust as funded projects are recognised at prestigious awards ceremony
Two of the projects funded by The Road Safety Trust have been recognised in the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards.
Paul Steinberg appointed Deputy Chief Executive
The Road Safety Trust has appointed Paul Steinberg as its new Deputy Chief Executive.
Amendment to HGV safety standard is improving safety for vulnerable road users
More than a year on from its implementation, an amendment to HGV safety standards secured thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust, is helping to improve safety for vulnerable road users.
The Road Safety Trust Announces Appointment of Four New Trustees
The Road Safety Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Trustees.
Trust renews call for action on vehicle safety as part of Road Safety Week
At the start of Road Safety Week, The Road Safety Trust is renewing its call for the Government to mandate a number of important safety features on all new vehicles.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
This Sunday, 16 November 2025, The Road Safety Trust will observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
New research project highlights the potential of telematics to help support older drivers
A new research project, Fit2Drive, has confirmed the potential of telematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide a fairer, more objective way to support the driving fitness of older adults, specifically those aged 60+ and those with conditions like Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Former CEO Sonya Hurt posthumously given ‘Outstanding Contribution’ road safety award
Our former chief executive, Sonya Hurt, posthumously received an Outstanding Contribution Award during the Road Safety GB Annual Awards at National Road Safety Conference last week (4 November).
Spotlight is shone on Trust-funded projects at National Road Safety Conference
Hundreds of delegates heard about the excellent and varied work of several Road Safety Trust grantees at the National Road Safety Conference this week.
We celebrate our Board of Trustees during Trustees Week
This week (3-7 November) is Trustees Week, and at The Road Safety Trust we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our Board of Trustees for their continued support and commitment.
EXIT project helping RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives
The benefits of research funded by The Road Safety Trust, which has revolutionised the approach emergency services take when responding to motor vehicle collisions, is improving outcomes for casualties well beyond the road safety sphere.
Cycling ‘near misses’ worst at rush hour and on roads without dedicated infrastructure, Trust-funded study finds
The types, locations and causes of cycling ‘near misses’ in London have been mapped using helmet-mounted cameras and GPS devices to track commuter journeys, in a new study from UCL researchers that provides valuable data for improving road safety.
Carl Boardman appointed as Head of Finance
The Road Safety Trust is thrilled to announce that Mr Carl Boardman has been appointed as its Head of Finance and as UKROEd’s Chief Finance Officer.
British public backs further policies to make roads safer, new research shows
New polling shows widespread public support for many of the reported policies being considered by the government in its upcoming Road Safety Strategy - and appetite for further road safety legislation to protect young drivers.
Register of ADIs given free training to support mature drivers is launched
Local authorities and other stakeholders are being encouraged to make use of a new national database of approved driving instructors (ADIs) who have been trained to support mature drivers.
Funding awarded to explore challenges faced by neurodivergent children
A research project, which will explore the road safety challenges experienced by neurodivergent children, has been awarded funding by The Road Safety Trust.
New approach to skid resistance could be game-changer for highway safety teams
A groundbreaking new method for prioritising skid resistance treatments on local roads has been developed through research funded by The Road Safety Trust.
Trust Director delivers keynote at Brake Fleet Champions Awards 2025
The Road Safety Trust’s Director of Communications and Engagement, Paul Steinberg, delivered the opening speech at the prestigious Fleet Champions Awards, presented by Brake, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Trust recognises marginal reduction in UK road fatalities and warns more must be done
The Road Safety Trust has responded to the news that the number of people killed or seriously injured on UK roads has fallen only slightly, warning that there is still much to do to save lives.