Consultation Launched for 20mph Speed Limits on Ten Roads in Birmingham's Holyhead Area Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham speedlimits trafficsafety holyhead handsworth ratrunning roadsafety consultation urbanplanning community Birmingham City Council has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed 20mph speed limits on ten roads within the Holyhead area, close to Handsworth. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve road safety … Read More
New Overtaking Rule Proposed to Improve Safety for Horse Riders in England Tuesday, June 9, 2026 highwaycode horseriders roadsafety overtaking handsignals drivers pets trafficrules petition england A new overtaking rule aimed at enhancing the safety of horse riders on English roads is gaining momentum, with a petition calling on the government to update the Highway Code. The petition specifically requests the inclusion … Read More
Six New Mandatory Eye Checks Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Monday, June 8, 2026 driversafety eyesight roadsafety seniors optometry visiontest glaucoma oct eyehealth ageing Drivers over the age of 70 in England could soon be required to undergo six specific eyesight checks to ensure they remain safe on the road. The Labour government is currently consulting on introducing mandatory vision tests … Read More
“It’s Wrong to Wait for Serious Accidents Before Taking Action on Our Dangerous Road” Sunday, June 7, 2026 shirley pedestriansafety crossing council traffic accidents community petitions roadsafety infrastructure Residents near Shirley Park in Hurdis Road are growing increasingly frustrated over the council’s inaction on a long-requested pedestrian crossing. Campaigners say a safer crossing point at the park’s entrance is overdue, … Read More
Thousands of Drivers Risk Losing Licences Amid Calls for Stricter Speeding Controls Wednesday, June 3, 2026 speeding dvla licences rac roadsafety iisa enforcement penaltypoints government campaign An investigation has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain continue to drive legally despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points for speeding—enough to normally trigger a licence suspension. The RAC, which conducted … Read More
Road Safety Concerns Raised but Cheswick Green Garage Plan Approved Tuesday, June 2, 2026 cheswickgreen solihull planning garage roadsafety neighbours development council committee access The Solihull Council planning committee has approved a proposed garage in Cheswick Green despite voiced concerns about road safety and neighbor objections. Chairman Councillor Bob Grinsell admitted he was “not overly … Read More