Press Releases

IAM RoadSmart is calling for an urgent debate on the best way to keep drivers safely behind the wheel into old age, in light of government figures that predict a four-fold increase in the number of drivers over 75 in the next 25 years.

IAM RoadSmart has appointed Derek McMullan as its new Chairman with immediate effect following his 18 years’ involvement with the charity and long-standing support for the organisation at a senior level.

With a General Election on its way and all the political parties finalising their manifestos, IAM RoadSmart is calling for politicians to put post-test training and human behaviour at the heart of the road safety debate in the next Parliament.

The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has announced it will be exhibiting at Motorcycle Live – the country’s biggest motorcycle show - for the fourth year running.

The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has welcomed the government’s decision to close a legal loophole which allowed drivers to not be prosecuted for using a mobile to film or take photos.

IAM RoadSmart is increasingly concerned that disruption to government, in part caused by Brexit, has forced road deaths down the political agenda, as the latest road crash statistics issued today (26 September) show no real change in recent years.

British Touring Car star Colin Turkington has added another string to his impressive bow, as he has achieved a F1RST - the highest rating possible - in IAM RoadSmart’s much respected Advanced Driver Course.

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has called for the issue of deaths of young people in car crashes to be given equal attention to knife crime and drugs in government plans.

The latest drink-drive figures from the Department for Transport issued today (28 August) have revealed a disappointing lack of forward progress – and road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has again called for a long-term plan to tackle the issue in a meaningful package of measures.

This month there is an even better reason to buy an advanced driver or rider course from IAM RoadSmart … you’ll have a chance to win the use of a glamorous Ford Mustang for the weekend.

IAM RoadSmart says it’s time to bust the myth of multi-tasking behind the wheel, to ensure drivers are fully aware of how dangerous a hands-free mobile phone can be.

IAM RoadSmart maintains that Graduated Driving Licences must spearhead a comprehensive series of changes to save the lives of young drivers, as another set of disappointing statistics emerge from today’s (25 July) government road casualty announcement.

With temperatures exceeding the 30°C mark today and set to go even higher this week, IAM RoadSmart has issued some useful information on making sure your dog doesn’t suffer in such hot conditions.

IAM RoadSmart has called the government’s Road Safety Statement announced today (19 July) ‘a mixed bag’ with welcome news on road policing, pedestrian distraction and seatbelts, but a worrying lack of detail on younger and older drivers or motorcyclists.

IAM RoadSmart has welcomed a possible toughening up of the laws on the use of seatbelts in cars, saying it’s the most obvious and direct way of saving lives in road crashes.

The government’s long-awaited commitment to investigating some form of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is great news for road safety say IAM RoadSmart but it is not convinced a night-time driving ban for young drivers is needed alongside other new restrictions.

Another member of race and rally legend Paddy Hopkirk’s family has passed their advanced driving test, with his daughter Katie Adlington becoming the latest to reach the level.

While the car industry invests billions into the development of self-driving cars, a survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that drivers have other ideas – with over 70% saying they would not feel safe travelling in one.

IAM RoadSmart has backed calls for a long-term plan to tackle the ‘national scandal’ of potholes on UK roads – saying nearly half of people it surveyed have experienced pothole damage to their vehicles.

IAM RoadSmart believes that many businesses are missing out on opportunities to improve road safety for their drivers, by relying on technology alone to solve the problem for them.