The Road Safety Trust
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Read the latest announcements, news and stories about our work and grants. Want to make a media enquiry? Please email media@roadsafetytrust.org.uk
New Chair and Trustees welcomed to The Road Safety Trust Board
The Road Safety Trust, dedicated to achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on UK roads, has welcomed a new Chair and three new Trustees onto its board.
Christmas campaign to target drivers who drink or take drugs
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has announced officers will be out in force across the UK to ensure road users and the wider community are kept safe from harm this festive season right through Christmas until the New Year.
Road Safety Trust welcomes automated lane system
The Road Safety Trust welcomes the Government's call for evidence on Automated Lane Keeping System. Driverless technology is already well under way, and has the potential to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on UK roads.
Lockdown eases but motorists must remain vigilant
As lockdown eases across England, Sally Lines, CEO of Road Safety Trust reminds motorists to be vigilant and observe the rules of the road.
Bank holiday speeding advisory
As the UK faces another Bank Holiday weekend in Covid-19 restrictions, Sally Lines, CEO of the Road Safety Trust is advising motorists to observe the speed limit and be extra vigilant whilst on the UK roads.
Speeding in the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic the pressure on the healthcare system is already at a maximum. Knowing that speed is a contributing factor to road traffic collisions, we must respect the speeding laws and rules of the road.
2020 main grants theme
As an independent grant giving Trust we are dedicated to making the UK’s roads the safest in the world. We focus on funding projects that protect vulnerable road users, in particular, young and older drivers, pedestrians, pedal cyclists and motorcyclists.