How Wales and London Are Shaping 20mph Speed Limit Expansions in the West Midlands Friday, March 13, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands 20mph speedlimits roadaccidents pedestrians trafficpolicy wales london transport Extending 20mph speed limits is gaining momentum as a key strategy to reduce reckless driving and improve road safety across the West Midlands. Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald emphasized that evidence from Wales and … Read More
Hit-and-Run Incident in Cannock: Renaults Collide and Driver Flees Tuesday, March 10, 2026 cannock hit-and-run collision roadsafety renault staffordshire police traffic injury investigation A woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run collision involving two Renault vehicles at a Cannock roundabout on Friday, March 6. The crash occurred between 3:45 pm and 4:00 pm at the junction where Lichfield Road, Hednesford … Read More
Mother Confronts Son After Fatal Hit-and-Run, Leading to Conviction Monday, March 9, 2026 hit-and-run dangerousdriving conviction liverpool pedestrianfatality sentencing accountability family trial roadsafety In a tragic incident on March 4, 2024, 25-year-old David Brown struck 81-year-old James Atkinson with his car, leaving the elderly pedestrian with fatal injuries. Mr. Atkinson, a seasoned trumpet player heading to band … Read More
Birmingham to Ban Pavement Parking in Major New Road Safety Push Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham pavementparking roadsafety trafficlaws localgovernment pedestrians transportplan parkingban activetravel enforcement sport Drivers in Birmingham will soon face new restrictions prohibiting parking on pavements in designated zones across the city. This crackdown aims to improve safety and accessibility for vulnerable pedestrians, including those … Read More
Using AI to Detect Potholes on the Midlands' 'Safest Roads' Reveals Surprising Results Sunday, March 1, 2026 potholes ai roadquality midlands transport sandwell infrastructure technology roadsafety potholedetection Typically, I rely on Google Maps or Waze to navigate, but today I’m switching gears to an old-school approach—no satellite navigation for the next 20 minutes. Instead, I’ll navigate using just road signs and memory, … Read More
New Average Speed Cameras to Cover More Birmingham Roads in Latest Safety Crackdown Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham speeding cameras roadsafety enforcement transport council motoring traffic accidents Birmingham is set to introduce average speed cameras on more of its busy roads as part of an expanded effort to improve road safety across the city. City council officials have identified six new routes for the installation … Read More