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Following a debate in Parliament, the date for reforms to Driver Certificates of Professional Competence (CPC) to become law has been confirmed as Tuesday 3 December 2024.

National Highways has launched a journey planning campaign to help road users stay safe on the UK road network this autumn and winter. The campaign includes tips for drivers on how to prepare for long and unfamiliar journeys.

National Highways has advised that it is closing slip roads at the M25 junction 10 gyratory for three weekends this autumn.

Countries including Australia and New Zealand, as well as several US states now issue digital driving licences, which make it much harder for a rental company to verify that a licence is genuine.

The DVSA has advised drivers to do their Driver CPC training early, due to an expected surge in September. Operators are also being encouraged to talk with their drivers to ensure all qualifications are up to date.

National Highways has developed a long-term road safety campaign that demonstrates to drivers how to prepare for long journeys during holiday periods.

All new cars sold in Europe – including the UK – must contain Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology from next month. The measure was first introduced for new models in July 2022 and has now been extended to all new cars.

With the peak tourist season fast approaching, Road Safety Scotland is launching its 'Drive on the Left' campaign, again urging overseas drivers to stay safe and alert during their journeys throughout Scotland.

National Highways aims to at least halve the number of people killed or seriously injured on UK roads by the end of 2025. Its longer-term aspiration is achieving a zero-harm network.

Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads in just two years after the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law yesterday (20 May 2024).

The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has coordinated a manifesto calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. With support from more than 30 leading organisations, the manifesto outlines four strategic priorities aimed at revolutionising road safety and significantly reducing fatalities and serious injuries on UK roads.

A new bill has been introduced in Parliament designed to protect new drivers in the form of Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs).