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Brake welcomes proposal to jail killer drivers for life

Road safety charity Brake has welcomed a proposal to jail killer drivers for life, which is included in a consultation document from the Ministry of Justice.

5 Dec

Brake launches two interactive games for early years children

Brake, the road safety charity, has produced two free interactive resources for Road Safety Week (21– 27 November 2016), to support this year’s “Make the Brake Pledge” theme.

24 Nov

Speeding and distracted drivers revealed as most feared

Drivers who are speeding or distracted (for example by a mobile phone) are considered to be the biggest threats on our roads, according to a survey by the road safety charity Brake, Aviva and Specsavers.

21 Nov

Majority of drivers feel driverless cars should prompt a change in road laws

More than half of drivers (55%) want road traffic laws to be reviewed in line with the rise of automated vehicles, a survey by Venson Automotive Solutions has found.

18 Nov

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

Fleet managers are being urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week, which takes place between November 21 and 27.

18 Nov

Brake calls on fleets to help tackle distracted driving

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on fleet operators to help crackdown on mobile phone use at the wheel.

2 Nov

Smartdrive wins the 2016 Brake award for Best Fleet Safety Product - In-Vehicle Technology

Smartdrive Systems has received Brake’s prestigious Fleet Safety Product – In-Vehicle Technology award for its Smartchoice video-based driver risk management safety programme.

11 Oct

Growing call for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Brake has joined a wide range other groups, including the RAC Foundation, the AA and IAM RoadSmart, calling for MPs to reduce the drink-drive limit.

10 Oct

Malcolm Maycock receives Brake’s Kevin Storey Award

Licence Bureau managing director Malcolm Maycock has received the Kevin Storey Award for outstanding commitment to road safety at Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards.

10 Oct

One-third of drivers eat food behind the wheel, Brake survey finds

A new survey by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line has found a third of drivers questioned sometimes eat food behind the wheel.

7 Oct

Brake recognises industry champions at Fleet Safety Awards

Brake, the road safety charity has recognised organisations for their contribution to improving the safety of at-work drivers, at its annual Fleet Safety Awards.

3 Oct

Brake calls for Government to take action as casualty reduction stalls

Road safety charity Brake is calling on the Government to take action to prevent the reduction in the numbers of deaths and injuries on our roads stagnating.

30 Sep

New resources to educate company drivers on vehicle maintenance

Road safety charity Brake has released new resources aimed at educating at-work drivers on the importance of proper vehicle maintenance.

24 Aug

Brake teams up with Arval to deliver additional Pledge training ahead of Road Safety Week

Brake and Arval have announced an additional Pledge training course ahead of Road Safety Week 2016 (21-27 November).

12 Aug

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

Brake is calling on the Government to take urgent action after figures show little change in the number of people killed because of drink-driving.

5 Aug

More than half of young drivers use a phone whilst driving

A new survey by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line reveals 25-34 year olds are taking huge risks by using their phone whilst driving.

1 Aug

Road safety charity Brake launches new partnership with Aviva

Brake, the road safety charity, and insurance provider Aviva have launched a new partnership.

15 Jul

Nine in 10 want criminal drivers who kill charged with manslaughter, says Brake

Nine out of 10 people say that if someone causes a fatal crash after drinking or taking drugs, they should be charged with manslaughter, a new survey suggests.

11 Jul

Finalists announced for Brake's Fleet Safety Awards 2016

Organisations from across the globe have made it through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2016.

5 Jul

Two-thirds of fleet drivers have green light for hands-free calls

Many company car drivers are free to use a hands-free phone while driving, despite mounting evidence suggesting their use is dangerously distracting.

28 Jun

Brake - Page 9

Brake welcomes proposal to jail killer drivers for life

Brake launches two interactive games for early years children

Speeding and distracted drivers revealed as most feared

Majority of drivers feel driverless cars should prompt a change in road laws

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

Brake calls on fleets to help tackle distracted driving

Smartdrive wins the 2016 Brake award for Best Fleet Safety Product - In-Vehicle Technology

Growing call for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Malcolm Maycock receives Brake’s Kevin Storey Award

One-third of drivers eat food behind the wheel, Brake survey finds

Brake recognises industry champions at Fleet Safety Awards

Brake calls for Government to take action as casualty reduction stalls

New resources to educate company drivers on vehicle maintenance

Brake teams up with Arval to deliver additional Pledge training ahead of Road Safety Week

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

More than half of young drivers use a phone whilst driving

Road safety charity Brake launches new partnership with Aviva

Nine in 10 want criminal drivers who kill charged with manslaughter, says Brake

Finalists announced for Brake's Fleet Safety Awards 2016

Two-thirds of fleet drivers have green light for hands-free calls

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Brake - Page 9

Brake welcomes proposal to jail killer drivers for life

Brake launches two interactive games for early years children

Speeding and distracted drivers revealed as most feared

Majority of drivers feel driverless cars should prompt a change in road laws

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

Brake calls on fleets to help tackle distracted driving

Smartdrive wins the 2016 Brake award for Best Fleet Safety Product - In-Vehicle Technology

Growing call for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Malcolm Maycock receives Brake’s Kevin Storey Award

One-third of drivers eat food behind the wheel, Brake survey finds

Brake recognises industry champions at Fleet Safety Awards

Brake calls for Government to take action as casualty reduction stalls

New resources to educate company drivers on vehicle maintenance

Brake teams up with Arval to deliver additional Pledge training ahead of Road Safety Week

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

More than half of young drivers use a phone whilst driving

Road safety charity Brake launches new partnership with Aviva

Nine in 10 want criminal drivers who kill charged with manslaughter, says Brake

Finalists announced for Brake's Fleet Safety Awards 2016

Two-thirds of fleet drivers have green light for hands-free calls

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