Heading out on a family trip this autumn half term? 🚗 Remember to do your TRIP checks: • Top up fuel • Rest regularly • Inspect your tyres • Prepare for the weather Small checks make big differences on the road ✅ #TRIP @NationalHways

Headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night

Today marks the start of a 2 week national campaign focussing on pedestrian & horse rider safety. We will be sharing messages around keeping safe during the darker nights from vehicle checks & high-vis to the Hierarchy of Road Users. #darknights #WINTER @SouthYorksMCA

Road crashes in the UK remain a major challenge. Over 1,600 people lose their lives and 30,000 are seriously injured every year, costing society over £55billion. These tragedies are not inevitable. PACTS has set out key recommendations to help shape the Government’s forthcoming

These figures continue to be very saddening and demonstrate the need for more action to have a significant impact in reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.

🍺🚗🚓 Last year, nearly every 18 minutes someone was convicted of a drink-driving offence. Don’t risk being the next one caught.

'We need to go beyond teaching young drivers to pass a test'

DVSA’s announcement to introduce CPR skills into the driving theory test is a significant step forward for road safety. It recognises the critical role of a first on the scene response in saving lives and reducing the severity of injuries on our roads.

Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests

@THINKgovuk has relaunched its summer road safety campaign aimed at 17-24-yo drivers. Drink a Little, Risk a Lot reminds us all that even a small amount of alcohol before driving can have serious consequences. Stay safe. #barnsley #doncaster #sheffield #rotherham #visionzero

Legal warning for fleets failing driver first aid duty of care https://t.co/zbJt8o2gkD

Driver First Assist warns of prosecution risk over lack of first aid training https://t.co/Kwviu4KtLF

Driver First Assist warns of prosecution risk over lack of driver first aid training https://t.co/lv2Dy8VGnt

Today marks the start of UN Global Road Safety Week. We're committed to safer roads across the North with our vision for zero deaths and serious injuries on roads across the North, as outlined in our Strategic Transport Plan. Read more:

Blue flashing lights, a blockage in the road ahead and lots of traffic. For a learner or new driver this can be a difficult moment. The solution is simple and our #BlueLIghtAware video is here to help.

Potholes can not only make your journey into a dangerous obstacle course, but can also cause expensive damage to your vehicle. That's why we're committed to tackling them, with our latest measures set to save drivers up to £500 a year on pothole related car repairs and fuel duty.

We're lifting 1,368 miles of roadworks this bank holiday weekend, clearing 97.5% of England's major roads so that drivers can enjoy faster travel times and less stress. #EasterTravel

New VR test supported by @TheRSTrust aims to boost road safety for tractor drivers https://t.co/lxEDKlFUZa

Know the zones of an HGV’s limited vision when approaching and overtaking lorries. 🚛 Stay safe by staying visible. #RoadSafety #HGV #KnowTheZones

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