Ministers urged to act as figures show surge in fatal crashes among elderly drivers
Some 245 men aged 70 and over were killed in crashes during the year to the end of June
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Plea to boost drivers’ skills after surge in deaths of older road users
Some 245 men aged 70 and over were killed in crashes during the year to the end of June, provisional figures for Britain show.
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More than 600,000 drivers face ban with ‘one touch of their phone’
The punishment for illegally using a mobile phone behind the wheel was toughened in 2017.
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Majority of drivers say aggressive cyclists threaten their safety – poll
A survey of 2,010 UK motorists was commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.
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Warning as drivers could face fines of £10,000 without these crucial car checks
With severe cold weather set to hit Edinburgh this week as overnight temperatures plummet to -6C, drivers are urged to be aware of the crucial car checks needed to stay safe on the roads.
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