A coroner has warned TfL over the dangers of the blue paint used on the Capital’s cycle superhighway (CS) network, stating that unless action is taken ‘there is a risk that future deaths will occur’.
Author Archives: James Parker
London conference will focus on collision investigation
A conference taking place in Westminster next week will put the spotlight on road traffic investigations, and how the road safety sector can learn more from them.
Cycle Superhighways have ‘no significant impact’ on collision rates
A new report has found that the introduction of Cycle Superhighways in London has had no significant impact on collision rates, and concludes that Cycle Superhighways are ‘no more dangerous, or safer’ than other roads.
Practical interventions a focus of London-based young driver event
Practical road safety interventions, in particular the use of live performances and virtual reality technology, will come under the spotlight at a young driver conference being held in the Capital next month.
Peter Wilson – 40 years in road safety!
On 10 March 2017, Peter Wilson, Westminster City Council’s road safety manager, will reach the very significant milestone of 40 years’ service in road safety education.
Mobile phone penalties double – but will it be an effective deterrent?
Edward Seaman, LRSC’s web editor, reviews the change in legislation and its potential to influence behaviour. From 1 March, the penalties for those caught using a mobile phone while driving double to six points and a £200 fine.
Attendees give LRSC conference a big ‘thumbs up’
96% of delegates who attended the London Road Safety Council’s Centenary Conference in January rated the overall event as either ‘good or excellent’.
Double penalties for mobile phone offences come into force today
The DfT has launched a ‘powerful and thought-provoking’ THINK! campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of using mobiles while driving, and the new tougher penalties which come into force today (1 Mar).
London’s drivers spent 73 hours in rush hour traffic during 2016
A new report has found London to be the UK’s most congested city, with the Capital’s drivers spending an average of 73 hours stuck in traffic during peak hours last year.
October launch for new levy on London’s most polluting vehicles
A new levy on the most polluting vehicles, described as the toughest emission standard of any city worldwide, is to be introduced in central London from 23 October.