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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • People driving in the East 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.

  • People 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.

  • People driving in the East region 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.

  • People driving in Yorkshire and the North East 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.

  • People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on the country’s major roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

  • Safer streets, safer vehicles and safer people means more choice, makes transport more efficient and makes London more liveable.

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

  • Drug driving guidance to help healthcare professionals explain new laws.

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

  • Work to improve safety on the A120 in the Little Bentley area of Essex will start next month.

  • England football fans are being asked to consider how they get home after games.

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

  • Drivers in the North West are being urged to be ‘DeerAware’ after a spate of collisions on the region's roads in recent weeks.

  • Highways Agency and Suffolk Police urge road users to drive safely at the A11 Fiveways to Thetford dualling scheme.

  • The Highways Agency is warning motorway drivers they are putting road workers’ lives at risk by ignoring safety signs and illegally using the hard shoulder to avoid congestion caused by accidents.

  • Car passengers urged to overcome self-conciousness and speak out against drink-drivers.

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