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  • English road safety comparison website closes on 27 March 2015

    Road collision website to close.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New plans to boost motorcyclist safety

    Consultation launched on plans to improve basic training for motorcycle riders, including standard of instructors.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motorcycle compulsory basic training consultation

    A consultation has opened to improve the structure and delivery of compulsory basic training courses for motorcyclists.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

    This year's THINK! cycle safety campaign will be extended to include a further 7 cities with high cyclist casualties figures.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New powers to tackle drug driving

    A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The fight against drug driving

    Robert Goodwill speaks about the law changes, THINK! campaigns, road ratings and innovation used in fighting drug driving.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • North West drivers reminded to be vigilant with stormy weather forecast

    Drivers across the North West are being asked to remain vigilant with further wintry weather due today (Wednesday 14 January) and a forecast of gale-force winds across the region tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 15 January).

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  • Call for pharmacy teams to support drug drive campaign

    Pharmacy teams are being asked to help customers understand changes to drug driving legislation coming into force next year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport resilience

    Announces publication of the government's response to the transport resilience review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 92% of people feel ashamed to drink and drive as 50th anniversary THINK! campaign is launched

    Massive change in attitude to drink driving since THINK! campaign launched 50 years ago.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safety improvements considered for A66 near Penrith

    A study is to be carried out looking at possible safety improvements for an eight-mile stretch of the A66 near Penrith.

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  • Flood prevention work starts on A49 near Marshbrook, Shropshire

    Work to replace damaged drainage on the A49 outside the Lazy Trout café near Marshbrook, Shropshire, starts on Monday 24 November

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  • Making road safety pay

    Discusses road safety figures and government initiatives.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Country roads: deadlier than you THINK!

    THINK! is launching a new campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of country roads.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Don’t become a statistic’ – tyre safety advice for drivers

    More than 11,000 tyre-related incidents took place on England’s motorways and major roads last winter, statistics released today reveal.

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  • THINK! you're never too good to be a better rider

    Transport Minister Robert Goodwill, Chaz Davies and Alan Davies, launch the government’s latest THINK! road safety campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CLEAR benefits for emergency services

    The Highways Agency is re-opening lanes and carriageways more quickly following motorway incidents thanks to close collaboration with ambulance, fire and police crews.

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  • Safer journeys on the A40 near Huntley

    Embankment improvement work will be take place on A40 near Huntley over two weekends to maintain safe journeys for drivers.

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  • Motorcycle safety campaign aims to make drivers THINK!

    The ‘Didn’t See’ radio campaign has been launched by THINK! to encourage drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Are you Fit to Tow in the West Midlands this summer?

    People driving in the West Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

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