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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.
Hiper website is helping thousands to level up on cycle helmet safety
A year on from its launch, a website funded by The Road Safety Trust is helping tens of thousands of UK cyclists make informed choices when purchasing new helmets
Business in the Community recognised at TyreSafe UK Awards for Outstanding Communications
Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITC) is proud to announce that it has won the Communications category in the 2025 TyreSafe Awards for its ‘Responsible Driving and the Fatal Five’ campaign.
The Road Safety Trust launches new funding round
The Road Safety Trust’s Autumn 2025 Small Grants programme will officially launch on 23 September with funding being provided for potentially life-saving initiatives.
Road Safety Trust to launch Autumn 2025 Small Grants Round with new two-stage process
The Road Safety Trust will next month open its much-anticipated Autumn 2025 Small Grant programme.
The Road Safety Trust publishes new strategy to help achieve zero deaths and serious injuries on UK roads
The Road Safety Trust has published its new organisational strategy for 2025–2028, setting out its plan to deliver on its ongoing vision of zero deaths and zero serious injuries on UK roads
Tribute to our former Chief Executive, Sonya Hurt
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former Chief Executive, Sonya Hurt.
Zero road fatalities across a whole year in Helsinki
Helsinki has completed an entire year without a single traffic-related fatality, according to city and police officials.
Funding boost to evaluate ‘lifesaving’ BikeSafe motorcyclist improvement scheme
The Road Safety Trust has announced new funding that will enable a full evaluation of the national BikeSafe rider improvement scheme to be carried out.
Video tutorial shown to cut driver blind spots toward motorcyclists
New research which explores why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists on the road has revealed how a simple video intervention could help save lives – with 92% of drivers reporting a greater understanding of hazards.
Post collision techniques that could save more lives - the official launch of IMPACT
Reducing the leading cause of death and disability worldwide: An ambitious target, but it’s one that IMPACT – the Centre for Post-Collision Research, Innovation and Translation - has in its sights after officially launching on Wednesday 25 June.
Norway hailed ‘safest in Europe’ but warning that we still have more to do
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has awarded its prestigious 2025 Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Award to Norway - but the EU is significantly off track to meet its target of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
Trustee Chief Constable Jo Shiner receives KPM
Sussex Chief Constable Jo Shiner has been awarded the King’s Police Medal (KPM).
New guidance outlines best practice for introduction of School Streets scheme
Local authorities are being encouraged to make use of recently-issued Active Travel England guidance outlining the best practices for implementing School Streets.
Transformational post-collision research project recognised with road safety award
A project funded by The Road Safety Trust has won the CIHT Road Safety Award 2025