
Motorcyclists face ‘unacceptable level of risk on London’s roads
Motorcycles account for just one per cent of journeys made in London, yet 27 per cent of people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads are motorcyclists. The London Assembly Transport Committee report ‘Motorcycle Safety in London: Update report’ is published today. It reveals: Motorcyclists face an unacceptable level of risk on London’s roads The rate at which motorcyclists are injured in road traffic collisions is disproportionately high Motorcyclist casualties in Lon

Police operation: seatbelt enforcement checks to take place across Europe this week
Police operation: seatbelt enforcement checks to take place across Europe this week Police officers across Europe will be warning drivers they are risking their lives by not wearing seatbelts. Vehicle occupants who do not wear their seatbelt will be issued with a penalty. The action is part of a week-long operation coordinated by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, and taking place throughout next week. TISPOL President Paolo Cestra says: “Using a seatbelt is a quic

Blog: Think you can in ride London, no you Khan’t
If you ride a motorcycle in the UK, you need to know that we live in a country that has active transport and policing policies that are gradually eroding our ability to ride by making it more dangerous for motorcycles on the road, pricing us off the streets through unfair tolls and rising insurance premiums, and removing our protection from crime and its knock-on effects. It’s already well underway in London, and is coming to a city or town near you soon. If we don’t act now,

Learner drivers on motorways from 4 June 2018
Learner drivers can take motorway driving lessons with an approved driving instructor from 4 June 2018. From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales. This will help to make sure more drivers know how to use motorways safely. At the moment, you can only have motorway lessons after you’ve passed your driving test. Some newly-qualified drivers take lessons through the voluntary Pass Plus scheme. How the