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RoadSafe News – May 2022

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In the May issue...

International news

 

The UN Road Safety Fund Call for Proposals 2022

The Fund will disburse USD 4 million to approved projects aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries that are implemented in low- and middle-income countries  Read more...

 

The Leading Cause of Death in Children and Youths is Now Guns

Until recently, motor vehicle accidents were the number one cause of accidental death in these age groups. But in recent years, gun-related injuries surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the most common cause of death in youths and children   Read more...

UK news

 

Fitness to Drive launched as The Road Safety Trust 2022 Main Theme Grants Programme

‘Fitness to Drive’ launched as the main theme for September 2022. Grants are available for the research and development of innovative practical road safety interventions.   Read more...

 

UK plans to crack down on drug-driving to protect the public

The UK government has issued a call for evidence launched to determine whether convicted drug-drivers should have to complete a rehabilitation course before resuming driving.  Read more...

Driving at work

 

Let's Talk Fleet Risk Podcast

Overcoming the hurdles to good driver safety management' featuring a conversation with John Andersen, National Logistics Director for Tarmac.  Read more...

 

The National Road Safety Partnership Program website updated

The Knowledge Centre is of great value and well-worth a visit.  Read more...

 

Driving for Better Business Portal and Personalised Dashboard launched

Portal and personalised Dashboard allow businesses to track progress through the 7 Steps to Better Driver Management  Read more...

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)

 

Technology for the Safe System - New Webinar Series

We are aiming to lift the lid on technologies that sometimes appear to be shrouded in mystery, described as black boxes or referred to with confusing acronyms. This series will bring together professionals from across the whole sector to see just how the latest generation of telecomms, sensors and analytics will allow us to collaborate to enhance the Safe System like never before.  Read more...

Conferences and events

 

Young Driver Focus 25 May 2022 London

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Safer vehicles

 

Britain moves closer to a self-driving revolution

RoadSafe welcomes the announcement that the UK government has confirmed planned changes to The Highway Code, responding to a public consultation, continuing to pave the way for safer, more efficient travel.  Read more...

Safer roads

 

iRAP 2021 Report

The 2021 Digital Annual Report showcases the work of our more than 20,000 partners in 107 countries   Read more...

Motorcycle safety

 

Motorcycle Industry Launches Elite Rider Training Initiative

The Elite Rider Programme, aims to increase the number of riders undertaking post-test training, and to encourage riders to be considerate toward other road users and the environment.  Read more...

 

New Rider Hub launched

A one-stop-shop for new and young powered two-wheeler (PTW) riders launched, in an effort to help them safely navigate life on the road.  Read more...

Community safety

 

#ClaimingOurSpace campaign.

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Forthcoming events

Young Driver Focus – 25 May 2022

 

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