A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More
Government Unveils Ambitious Road Safety Plan to Slash Child Road Deaths by 70% in Ten Years Wednesday, January 7, 2026 roadsafety children drinkdriving youngdrivers elderlydrivers roaddeaths government vehicletechnology motorcyclists enforcement The Government has announced a comprehensive new road safety strategy aimed at dramatically reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Britain’s roads over the next decade. The plan sets a target to cut overall road deaths … Read More
Call for Late-Night Curfew and Lower Drink-Drive Limits for New UK Drivers Friday, December 19, 2025 roadsafety driving legislation youngdrivers drinkdrive curfew licensing roaddeaths government traffic West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster is urging the UK Government to introduce stricter safety measures for newly-qualified drivers, aimed at reducing road fatalities and serious injuries. Among his … Read More