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Myth-busting pack raises awareness of drink and drug-driving

Brake, the road safety charity, has produced a free interactive e-learning resource to bust myths around drink and drug-driving.

23 Jan

Survey reveals rising ignorance on vehicle maintenance

Brake and Direct Line are urging drivers to take vehicle maintenance seriously, especially during winter weather, after a survey reveals alarming numbers of drivers do not make, or know how to make, basic and essential safety checks.

22 Jan

One in seven ‘risk lives’ to correct sat-nav mistakes

More than one in seven (15%) drivers, who use a sat-nav, admit making risky manoeuvres to correct mistakes when following sat-nav instructions, research suggests.

7 Jan

England and Wales risk falling behind in fight against drink driving

Three quarters (74%) of UK drivers want a lower drink drive limit, according to a survey published today by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line.

19 Dec

Third of fleets fail to teach road safety basics

Brake and Licence Bureau report finds companies need to improve driver education

1 Dec

Brake appeals to drivers as police drink and drug crackdown starts

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on drivers to stay sober if driving over the Christmas period – not a drop, not a drag – or plan to get home by taxi or public transport, to prevent devastating casualties.

1 Dec

Fuel Card Group supports Road Safety Week

The Fuel Card Group is joining thousands of other organisations, schools and community groups across the UK promoting life-saving messages as part of Road Safety Week.

19 Nov

Almost one million motorists risk lives by flouting traffic laws

Almost one million fixed penalty notices were issued for ‘careless driving’ and speeding offences in 2013 – the equivalent of almost two a minute, according to Brake.

17 Nov

Brake announces date for 2015 Fleet Safety Conference

Road safety charity Brake has announced the date for its annual Fleet Safety Conference in 2015.

16 Oct

Fleets urged to help tackle pedestrian and cyclist casualties

Brake is calling for employers to play their part in preventing pedestrians and cyclist casualties after research found 54% of companies don't provide driver education on protecting pedestrians and cyclists.

15 Oct

Motorway deaths rise as overall casualty figures fall

The number of people who were killed on UK roads in has reached its lowest level since records began in 1926.

26 Sep

Telogis supports Brake’s national road safety campaigns

Telogis has become a corporate partner of Brake, the road safety charity.

16 Sep

Calls for Government to make regular driver eyesight tests compulsory

Almost nine in 10 (87%) of motorists are in favour of having to prove they have had a recent sight test every 10 years, when they renew their licence or photocard.

21 Aug

One million drug drivers on UK roads, research suggests

The equivalent of one million UK drivers (3%) have admitted to driving on drugs in the past year, while just over one in ten (11%) think they may have been a passenger with one.

5 Aug

Drink drive message still not getting through as one in 15 fail breath-tests

Brake, the road safety charity, has issued an appeal to the public to not drink and drive, as figures from the Association of Chief Police Officer's (ACPO) show one in 15 of those breath-tested were over the limit.

31 Jul

Speed limit raised for HGVs

The Government is raising the speed limit for lorries on single carriageway roads to 50mph.

25 Jul

Blind spot awareness ‘must improve’

Businesses up and down the UK are being encouraged to educate their fleet managers and at-work drivers regarding the considerable risks associated with failing to adequately check blind spots before carrying out a manoeuvre.

23 Jul

Brake supports proposed penalty point increase for risky mobile phone use

Brake, the road safety charity, has welcomed reports that the government is considering doubling penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving.

17 Jul

Government funding renewed for Brake road crash victim support

The Ministry of Justice has renewed its funding of Brake's support services for road crash victims until March 2016.

16 Jul

More than two-thirds of positive breath tests are the 'morning after'

Companies are being urged to educate drivers about ‘morning after’ drink-driving after a major fleet operator found one of its drivers was two times over the legal alcohol limit.

1 Jul

Brake - Page 13

Myth-busting pack raises awareness of drink and drug-driving

Survey reveals rising ignorance on vehicle maintenance

One in seven ‘risk lives’ to correct sat-nav mistakes

England and Wales risk falling behind in fight against drink driving

Third of fleets fail to teach road safety basics

Brake appeals to drivers as police drink and drug crackdown starts

Fuel Card Group supports Road Safety Week

Almost one million motorists risk lives by flouting traffic laws

Brake announces date for 2015 Fleet Safety Conference

Fleets urged to help tackle pedestrian and cyclist casualties

Motorway deaths rise as overall casualty figures fall

Telogis supports Brake’s national road safety campaigns

Calls for Government to make regular driver eyesight tests compulsory

One million drug drivers on UK roads, research suggests

Drink drive message still not getting through as one in 15 fail breath-tests

Speed limit raised for HGVs

Blind spot awareness ‘must improve’

Brake supports proposed penalty point increase for risky mobile phone use

Government funding renewed for Brake road crash victim support

More than two-thirds of positive breath tests are the 'morning after'

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UK automotive faces 25% tariff on cars and parts as production declines

Job losses at ATS Euromaster as service centres closed

Motability tightens oversight after possible misuse of disability scheme

Brake - Page 13

Myth-busting pack raises awareness of drink and drug-driving

Survey reveals rising ignorance on vehicle maintenance

One in seven ‘risk lives’ to correct sat-nav mistakes

England and Wales risk falling behind in fight against drink driving

Third of fleets fail to teach road safety basics

Brake appeals to drivers as police drink and drug crackdown starts

Fuel Card Group supports Road Safety Week

Almost one million motorists risk lives by flouting traffic laws

Brake announces date for 2015 Fleet Safety Conference

Fleets urged to help tackle pedestrian and cyclist casualties

Motorway deaths rise as overall casualty figures fall

Telogis supports Brake’s national road safety campaigns

Calls for Government to make regular driver eyesight tests compulsory

One million drug drivers on UK roads, research suggests

Drink drive message still not getting through as one in 15 fail breath-tests

Speed limit raised for HGVs

Blind spot awareness ‘must improve’

Brake supports proposed penalty point increase for risky mobile phone use

Government funding renewed for Brake road crash victim support

More than two-thirds of positive breath tests are the 'morning after'

Most read

UK automotive faces 25% tariff on cars and parts as production declines

Job losses at ATS Euromaster as service centres closed

Motability tightens oversight after possible misuse of disability scheme

More fleets using online driver training, says TTC Group

Fleet News Awards 2025: the results, pictures and video

Cars with highest tyre wear identified by Kwik Fit

Industry reaction: Spring Statement ‘fails to address’ long-term electric vehicle demand

Spring Statement: UK growth forecast halved for 2025

Defra strikes fleet management deal with Fraikin