Press Releases

Up to nearly three-quarters of a million young drivers aged between 16-24 may have driven or been in a vehicle where the driver has been under the influence of illegal drugs, according to new research published by IAM RoadSmart.

From 17th September 2023 most 30mph speed limits in Wales are changing to 20mph. Nicholas Lyes, Director of Policy and Standards at IAM RoadSmart, has responded to the changes.

IAM RoadSmart has partnered with IMechE Formula Student to find the best two British young drivers to represent their country, after a challenging qualifying experience at Thruxton Circuit.

IAM RoadSmart embarked on a campaign alongside seven industry bodies, with a mission to lobby parliament to refocus on motorcyclist safety and prevent the disproportionate risks that riders face every day on UK roads. Read the full statement here.

IAM RoadSmart, has welcomed a new Policy and Standards Director, Nick Lyes.

The remarkable story of a motorcyclist, whose life was saved by an air jacket, is being hailed by IAM RoadSmart as a reason why the item should be granted a 0% VAT rating to make them more affordable to riders, and help reduce the disproportionate risks of death and injury that motorcyclists face.

IAM RoadSmart is warning drivers of the deadly consequences of drink-driving, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a major shake-up on alcohol taxes to encourage more people to drink in pubs.

A survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that many members of the public feel comfortable ordering food via a motorcycle delivery rider in adverse weather and road conditions, even after stating they think it is unsafe to do so.

New research commissioned by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, shows that the public are divided about the benefits of motorcycling in improving air quality and traffic flow, leading the charity to raise awareness about the potential motorcycles possess in easing congestion and reducing emissions.

As the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart is launching a campaign, in alliance with organisations across the industry, to make the roads safer for motorcyclists and ensure they are consistently recognised as vulnerable road users.

The pothole plagued regions where cyclists are most likely to encounter cavities in the road have been outed by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.

IAM RoadSmart has launched the eighth edition of its annual Driving Safety Culture report, with its key objective to reveal the biggest issues impacting motorists on the roads.

In March, IAM RoadSmart called on transport ministers and MPs to take the long-overdue steps needed to finally address Britain’s growing drug-driving crisis.

As the nation prepares to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, the UK’s largest road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is warning motorists of the dangers of drink driving over the bank holiday weekend.

A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost 1-in-3 motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.

The UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has expressed concerns around the percentage of at-work drivers who believe it’s acceptable to drive under the influence of drink and drugs.

A survey commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed that 10 per cent of motorists have driven in the 24 hours after taking illegal drugs

Road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is raising awareness of the dangers of e-scooters following a landmark ban in Paris, which saw residents of the city vote overwhelmingly in favour of banning the controversial battery-powered vehicles.

Britain’s decade-long drug-driving epidemic could be adding further pressure to already beleaguered A&E departments across the country, according to the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart.

The UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling on the government to prioritise the growing crisis of drug-driving on Britain’s roads.