Road safety

Ignore the culture warriors – low traffic neighbourhoods don’t close streets, they liberate them | George Monbiot
Some drivers are so enraged they’ve resorted to violence in my home town of Oxford, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
George Monbiot
03, Aug, 2022 @6:00 AM

Tory police boss banned from driving after breaking speed limit five times
Caroline Henry had vowed to crack down on speeding during her time as Nottinghamshire PCC
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent
18, Jul, 2022 @11:18 AM

Wales to lower default national speed limit to 20mph
The reductions are being trialled in eight communities but will be rolled out nationally in 2023
Steven Morris
12, Jul, 2022 @8:19 PM

The people making a difference: meet Mr Pothole, the campaigner fixing Britain’s roads
Mark Morrell is on a mission to save lives by tackling Britain’s pothole problem. Now it’s his turn for a treat
Sirin Kale
27, Jun, 2022 @11:00 AM

Transport for London to fine motorists who drive in cycle lanes
Government expansion of operator’s enforcement powers aims to make capital’s roads safer for cyclists
Aina J Khan Community affairs correspondent
26, Jun, 2022 @3:26 PM

Low-traffic neighbourhoods make roads safer but need a rebrand – report
Exclusive: study of London schemes says local communication should be improved but that benefits are clear
Peter Walker
09, Jun, 2022 @5:01 AM

Sleep-deprived medical staff ‘pose same danger on roads as drunk drivers’
British anaesthetist pleads for doctors and nurses to be allowed naps and limited night shifts, as in other critical workplaces
Robin McKie Science Editor
04, Jun, 2022 @10:00 PM

Police warn against vigilante action against duckling hit-and-run driver
Driver’s details shared on social media after allegedly running over ducklings near Stoke-on-Trent as other drivers waited for them to cross
Matthew Weaver
22, May, 2022 @8:40 PM

More victim support needed, says MP who lost daughter in hit-and-run
Labour’s Peter Dowd puts pressure on Home Office to do more for families affected by tragedy
Miranda Bryant
21, May, 2022 @9:00 PM

Confessions of an old learner driver: would I get my licence despite not knowing left from right? | Brigid Delaney
After decades of lessons, could a test on quiet country roads pay off?
Brigid Delaney
05, May, 2022 @5:30 PM

Man riding electric scooter dies after collision with cyclist in Perth
Police investigation will look at whether the man wore a helmet, as growing popularity of e-scooters prompts new regulations
Caitlin Cassidy
04, May, 2022 @5:52 AM

Robert Molteno obituary
Other lives: Editorial director of Zed Books and campaigner for safer streets across London
Greg Lanning
01, May, 2022 @6:10 PM
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