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Research highlights road-crossing challenges faced by autistic children
Interim findings from a University of Leeds-led research project, funded by The Road Safety Trust, have identified several areas of road-crossing that can present particular challenges for autistic children, while also highlighting potential differences in how children respond to different types of crossing infrastructure.
New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel following caffeine nap study
Researchers have issued bespoke advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the condition, thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust
‘Why should we wait?’: How connected vehicle data could help improve road safety decision-making and save lives
Wesley Bateson led the Road Safety Trust-funded Leeds pilot, ‘From Prediction to Prevention’, delivered in partnership with Leeds City Council, AISIN RoadTrace, Citisense and Metis Consultants.
In this deep-dive interview, he reflects on why the project was undertaken, what it demonstrated and what it could mean for the future of preventative road safety across the UK.
The Road Safety Trust responds to latest casualty figures
The Trust has responded to new road casualty data published by the Department for Transport indicates that progress on reducing deaths and serious injuries continues to stall.
Report identifies opportunities to improve road crash data processes
A new report has been published examining how road crash data in Scotland is currently collected, managed, analysed, shared and used, with the intention of strengthening each of these processes to help save lives on our roads.
Toolkit developed to help community radio stations deliver lifesaving road safety messages
A toolkit outlining how community radio stations can help save lives by delivering important road safety messages has been developed, thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust.
The Road Safety Trust responds to new figures showing drug driving endorsements have overtaken drink driving endorsements
The Road Safety Trust has called for greater awareness and action on drug driving after new figures showed that drug driving endorsements have overtaken drink driving endorsements for the first time.
Recruitment for Chair of Trustees is under way
The Road Safety Trust is currently recruiting for its next Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Report confirms that innovative motorbike signage project is saving lives
A report recently published on The Road Safety Trust’s website has confirmed that Transport Scotland’s award-winning motorcycle safety initiative is continuing to save lives on Scotland’s trunk road network.
The Road Safety Trust calls for continued momentum behind the Government’s Road Safety Strategy following new European report
A major new European road safety report has underlined the scale of action needed to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the roads.
Opinion: The system that lets drug drivers slip through
Our CEO Ruth Purdie OBE highlights the current flaws in a criminal justice system that is at risk of falling behind in tackling drug driving, and the solutions that the Road Safety Strategy needs to provide to get control of this rapidly growing threat.
Road casualties in Scotland fall to a record low
Road fatalities in Scotland decreased by 16% last year, according to provisional figures released by Transport Scotland, representing the lowest recorded level of fatalities and total number of casualties on the road in a non-pandemic year.
Project is helping disabled adults travel more safely and independently
Foresight has completed a project designed to help disabled adults travel more safely and independently. We spoke with Amy Dixon, Foresight’s Day Opportunities Manager, about the impact of the project…
The Road Safety Trust shares road safety insights at key June events
Our CEO Ruth Purdie OBE spoke at some key events this June including the TyreSafe conference, as well as the Adult Brain Injury Conference.
Opinion: What new vehicle technology means for fleet safety
Our CEO Ruth Purdie OBE has penned her views on what new vehicle technology means for fleet safety on our roads, and emphasises the importance of an evidence base that keeps pace with technological change.
The Road Safety Trust pays tribute to Prof Alex Stedmon
We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Alex Stedmon.
Evaluation report highlights BikeSafe as a ‘credible, valued, and impactful rider development intervention’
A detailed evaluation of BikeSafe has highlighted its role in supporting rider development, hazard awareness, and safer riding.
Latest UK road casualty figures again highlight urgent need for renewed focus on road safety
The latest provisional road casualty statistics published by the Department for Transport on 28 May 2026 reveal a stark reminder that progress on road safety in Great Britain remains fragile and uneven.
Road safety sector publishes consensus statement following Road Safety Strategy Summit
Leaders from across the road safety sector have published a new consensus statement setting out shared priorities for delivering the Government’s Road Safety Strategy (RSS) and achieving a step change in road casualty reduction across the country
Know the Dangers videos go viral to raise awareness of motorcycle safety
A series of educational videos, originally funded by The Road Safety Trust and which highlight the most common causes of collisions involving motorcyclists, received more than 400,000 social media views during a recent campaign.