New Proposal to Encourage Eco-driver Training Could Save Up to 3 Million Tonnes of CO2 Over 5 Years

According to Transport Minister Paul Clark a new proposal to encourage more truck drivers to take eco-driver training could save up to 3 million tonnes of CO2 over five years and £300 million in fuel costs. The plans – which include making eco...

New U.K. Safety Ratings for Motorcycle Helmets Published Today

New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were published today by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark. An extra 25 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP – the Department for Transport’s Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme –...

New Online Game to Help Tackle U.K. Child Road Deaths

An innovative online game to help reduce the number of children killed and injured on Britain’s roads has been launched by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark. ‘The Code of Everand’ uses a virtual world to help children develop skills –...

Workers At UK Ports Set to Benefit From Higher Safety Standards with an Updated Port Marine Safety Code

Thousands of workers at UK ports are set to benefit from higher safety standards as Transport Minister Paul Clark launches an updated Port Marine Safety Code. The changes are being unveiled at a special event on board HQS Wellington in association with...

Republic of Ireland And the United Kingdom Agree Disqualified Drivers Deal

A pioneering deal to keep disqualified drivers off UK and Irish roads will come into force in February, Road Safety Minister Paul Clark has announced. UK drivers disqualified for an offense in the Republic of Ireland will no longer escape that punishment...