Government has responded to IAM RoadSmart’s call to scrap VAT on life-saving air vests which are currently subject to 20% VAT rate.

In the run up to Christmas, a national survey of UK drivers by IAM RoadSmart has revealed that more than a quarter (27%) of drivers think there are circumstances when it’s okay to drive under the influence.

As Road Safety Week 2023 gets underway, an estimated 6 million tyres on the road have illegal tread, according to TyreSafe's recent Tread Depth survey, putting countless drivers at risk of facing 3 penalty points and a fine, which can be up to a maximum of £2,500, for each defective or illegal tyre.

More than half of British drivers are regularly steering away or braking hard to try and avoid damage from potholes.

IAM RoadSmart is calling on the Chancellor to consider removing the 20% VAT rate which is currently levied on the sale of motorcycle air vests.

There are more than half-a-million drivers with six points on their licence who are a text, like or an emoji away from an automatic driving ban, according to new analysis of DVLA data by UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.

IAM RoadSmart has launched a petition calling on the government to scrap VAT on life-saving air vests which are currently subject to 20% VAT rate.

IAM RoadSmart is embarking on a mission where all road users can safely and sustainably use the public highways together.

The number of people killed in crashes on Britain’s roads rose by 10% last year, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show.

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.