IAM RoadSmart has appointed Antony Kildare as its interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), taking over from 9th February 2022. He will lead the organisation, which has around 85,000 members, into a new phase of its strategic direction and growth.
More informationIAM RoadSmart has revealed that motorists still see potholes as the biggest safety issue on Britain’s roads even compared to speeding, road rage, congestion or drink and drug driving.
More informationThe UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has warned that a lack of communication from the government regarding the sweeping changes to the Highway Code set to come into force on the 29th January means that many motorists will be running the risk of inadvertently breaking the rules of the road.
More informationMany of Britain’s streets have been plunged into darkness in recent years as councils attempt to save money and redouble their efforts to shrink carbon footprints.
More informationWeston & Mendip Advanced Motorists’ Group launch their Young Advanced Driver (YDA) initiative funded by Avon and Somerset Police Road Safety Fund and backed by PCC Mark Shelford.
More informationA survey commissioned IAM RoadSmart has revealed that the majority of motorists are unaware of the amount of alcohol that will tip them over the limit, while half admit they are prepared to drive the morning after festive drinks or their Christmas party.
More informationIAM RoadSmart has today (Monday 6th December) announced the dates for its 2022 programme of Skills Days, which allow drivers and motorcyclists the chance to learn valuable handling skills from qualified instructors while driving their own cars or riding their own motorcycles on a race circuit.
More informationNew research has revealed that one in five motorists are currently ignoring a warning light showing on their dashboard, and less than half are confident identifying what the symbols mean.
More informationAlongside a list of the top 10 family cars based on the criteria set out by parents, CarGurus has teamed up with IAM RoadSmart to provide mums and dads with some tips when travelling with their child or children in the car.
More informationOlder motorists are more than willing to prove how safe they actually are on the roads according to new research commissioned by IAM RoadSmart.
More informationThe UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for more to be done to control the number of e-scooters being used illegally on public roads.
More informationWhen drivers consider the best gadgets to have on their next car, it is great to see safety concerns are at the top of the list for young motorists. Added to the risk of damage to their car, cost of repairs and lack of spaces, maybe it’s no surprise that many motorists go to great lengths to avoid reversing into tight and tricky parking spaces.
More informationIAM RoadSmart, CEO, Tony Greenidge, has taken the decision after four years with the charity to step down. Tony originally joined the UK’s largest independent road safety charity as Business Development Director and took over as CEO 18 months ago. He will remain in his position until the end of March 2022.
More informationIAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, is delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Cearns and Samantha Kane to its Council. Tony joins as Chair of its Finance and Audit Committee and Sam will lead on HR matters and chairing RemCo.
More informationPassing your driving test was once seen as a rite of passage for most youngsters. But with the number of young people getting behind the wheel now declining, research conducted by the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has indicated why many young people aged 17-24 have put the brakes on learning to drive.
More informationIAM RoadSmart has announced a new partnership with mental health charity Mental Health Motorbike, as part of a continuing mission to support and educate their members on looking after their mental health.
More informationWith the world focusing on the upcoming COP26 in Scotland, IAM RoadSmart has asked its members what issues they think delegates should address to ensure fair treatment for all road users. COP26 will play a key role in setting the future agenda for green travel, as well as signposting the future of driving and riding.
More informationIAM RoadSmart is calling for the Government to make up its mind now to drive down injuries on UK roads caused by e-scooters.
More informationWith the government set to confirm major changes to The Highway Code, road users need to get up to speed with a range of changes to the rules of the road this autumn. The updates are the largest overhauls to the code since mid-2018, with a plethora of amendments and new rules including a hierarchy of responsibility that will affect all road users.
More informationNew research by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, has revealed how the ‘green agenda’ is radically influencing driving attitudes of young people aged 17-24.
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