road safety
Most common motorcycle accidents and how to avoid them
Few motorcycle crashes will be entirely identical but most follow a theme... we'll help you be prepared for worst rather than simply hoping for the best
Touring in Spain? Here’s how to avoid a €200 fine!
New tech in Spain is being rolled out that will fine motorists upto €200 for this simple, everyday infraction
Supersized lorries could pose a risk to motorcyclists & other road users
Safety experts are warning that new 61ft lorries could pose a risk to motorcyclists when they hit the roads later this month
New police drone trials focus on motorcycle road safety
New trials of police drones have begun to try to reduce road accidents. A particular focus has also been put on motorcyclists.
All future Smart Motorway construction has been scrapped!
As the government acknowledges the shortcomings of the Smart Motorway network and cancels further projects, is this the moment campaigners have been waiting for?
Toad Talks: Are remote-driving cars any safer than self-driving ones?
Self-driving cars aren’t even a feature on UK roads yet, but the UK government is already asking for opinions on remote-driving cars
UK government opens public consultation on potential MOT changes
A public consultation has been organised by the UK government considering potential changes to MOT procedures and regulations.
First meeting of new DVSA motorcycle strategy group discusses licence system
The first meeting of the DVSA Motorcycle Strategy Group has taken place, including discussions on its functionality as well as motorcycle licencing.
Unmarked ‘speed camera van’ spotted in Northamptonshire
An unmarked speed camera van is being rolled out in Northamptonshire, to combat what the police are calling ‘dangerous road usage’
Nearly half of motorists avoiding lane one of ALR smart motorway
A survey of nearly 2,000 motorists found that nearly half of the people questioned would avoid lane one of All Lane Running smart motorway
UK Government looks to update SHARP protocol with head rotation tests
The government-funded SHARP helmet rating programme is looking to update its protocol in line with new data regarding head rotation.
FINALLY! Euro NCAP autonomous vehicle test to include motorcycles
The Euro NCAP testing process for autonomous vehicles will now include motorcycles, as the body looks to improve rider safety
Study finds 20mph speed limits have limited impact on road safety
A study has found that reducing speed limits to 20mph has little to no positive effect on road safety
Research suggests smart motorways are safer than conventional ones
Findings from new research published by insurance company GoShorty suggests that new smart motorways are safer than conventional ones.
US citizen admits responsibility for motorcyclist Harry Dunn's death
A US citizen has pled guilty to the charge of causing death by dangerous driving in the case of the death of Harry Dunn in August 2019.
New investigation finds smart motorway refuge areas are too short
A new investigation conducted by ITV News Meridian has found that a number of emergency refuge areas on smart motorways are too short.
DocBike raises over £8,000 in annual charity ride-out
The annual DocBike charity ride-out was hosted in Dorset at the end of September, with a group of around 400 riders raising over £8,000.
Road safety improvements the goal of Devitt's partnership with BikeSafe, DocBike
Three UK motorcycle organisations - Devitt, BikeSafe and DocBike - have partnered to create a new booklet to help improve road safety for bikers.
Tesla Model Y Euro NCAP rating "remarkable at least," FEMA says
FEMA has received response from Euro NCAP regarding a letter sent opposing a five-star rating given to the self-driving-capable Tesla Model Y.
Belgian road safety agency takes cynical new approach
With their usual methods of road safety campaigning apparently not working, Belgian road safety agencies have adopted a new strategy.
Is artificial intelligence the way to stop people texting while driving?
Reactive or proactive? Which is best when trying to prevent people from using their phone while driving, and causing a danger to pedestrians and bikers?
New tests targeting bikes, and speed increase for self-driving cars
Autonomous or self-driving vehicles are set for a speed increase, as well as new tests focused on how well they can detect motorcycles.
E-scooter trials extended despite DfT stats showing spike in injuries
The Department for Transport has extended the end date for schemes and given authorities the power to abandon them all together
New ‘Super Speed Camera’ to begin on-road trials this summer
The Parifex Nano speed camera can not just measure a vehicle's speed, it can calculate distance, acceleration and much more