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1 September 22

Brake responds to comments by Liz Truss about motorway speed limits

Foreign secretary would consider ending speed limits on smart motorways if she became prime minister

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9 August 22

Reflex Vehicle Hire reflects on 5 years of partnership with Brake

By working in partnership and sharing knowledge, we can all help enhance safety among fleets

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Summer driving tips from Brake

Here's some of our best advice for getting out on the road safely this Summer.

Blog Drivers/riders Vehicles

Brake supporters gather to celebrate Annual Reception

Brake supporters and staff gathered at the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the charity’s work.

News story Law and enforcement Victim support

Brake supports more people than ever before

2021 Impact Report summarises Brake’s campaigning activity and work supporting road crash victims

News story Road Safety Week Victim support

Brake and Roadchef renew partnership

The corporate partnership will help fund Brake’s work campaigning for safe and healthy mobility.

News story Fleet

Brake welcomes lower speed limits on Welsh streets

Brake welcomes plans to lower speeds on residential roads from 30mph to 20mph.

News story Speed

Brake comments on Government announcement to create Road Safety Investigation Board

"We applaud this major step by Government towards roads without deaths and catastrophic injury."

News story Collision investigation

90,000 kids march for their right to make safe journeys as 40 children are killed or injured on UK roads every day

More than 90,000 kids will take part in Brake's Kids Walk

News story Active travel Speed

Refreshing your driving

Advanced driver training will enhance your driving skills and make you a safer driver

Blog Drivers/riders

Four weeks to go until thousands of schoolchildren walk for road safety with Brake’s Kids Walk 2022

On Wednesday 22 June thousands of schoolchildren across the UK will take part in Brake’s Kids Walk

News story Active travel Drivers/riders Road design Speed

Brake welcomes £200m investment in new walking and cycling schemes

"This commitment is a further welcome step towards enabling us all to travel safely and healthily"

News story Active travel

‘Safe Roads For All’ announced as UK Road Safety Week 2022 theme

The theme of this year’s Road Safety Week will be ‘Safe Roads for All’

News story Road Safety Week Speed Vehicles

Brake announces Global Fleet Champions UK Summit 2022

Brake has announced the agenda and keynote speaker for its annual Global Fleet Champions UK Summit.

News story Fleet

National Road Victim Service expands to help more families whose loved ones have been killed or suffered catastrophic injuries following road crashes

The National Road Victim Service will expand its team of specialist caseworkers

News story Victim support

How campaigning with Brake changed my life

I couldn’t be more grateful to Brake for giving me the opportunity to promote road safety awareness

Blog Road Safety Week Victim support

Brake comments on proposals to force drug-drivers to complete rehabilitation courses

The Government is asking whether drug-drivers should undergo rehabilitation before resuming driving.

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Brake wins grant funding from Scottish Government to provide road crash victim support

Brake has been awarded £537,000 to provide support for road crash victims from 2022 to 2025

News story Victim support

Brake comments as tighter rules banning mobile phone use at the wheel come into effect

Anyone caught using a hand-held device while driving could face a fine of up to £1,000

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Just three months to go until thousands of schoolchildren walk for road safety with Brake’s Kids Walk 2022

On 22 June 2022, thousands of schoolchildren across the UK will take part in Brake’s Kids Walk

News story Active travel

Younger drivers not belting up, finds charity report

Almost two in five drivers aged 25–34 admit they do not always wear a seat belt in cars.

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Meera Naran MBE becomes Brake trustee

Meera has campaigned tirelessly to make smart motorways safer after her son Dev died in 2018.

News story Law and enforcement Road design

Brake comments on 2020 drink driving provisional figures

190-250 people were killed in crashes where at least one driver was over the drink-drive limit

News story Drivers/riders

Thousands of schoolchildren set to walk for road safety this June with Brake’s Kids Walk 2022

Children walk in their community to promote important road safety messages

News story Active travel Teachers and youth workers Road safety and mobility professionals

Brake comments ahead of new Highway Code changes coming into force

Brake welcomes the changes to the Highway Code which come into effect this Saturday

News story Active travel Drivers/riders Vehicles

Take time to look after your car so it will keep you safe

If you look after your car, it will look after you

Blog Vehicles

Choosing a vehicle

Amidst all the other factors, car buyers must give safety the importance it deserves.

Blog Vehicles

It's easy to compile a winter kit to carry during the cold months

Compiling a winter kit of equipment to carry in the cold months is easy

Blog Vehicles

Seat belts changed trauma care

One of the biggest changes that I have seen in my career is the impact of seat belt legislation

Blog Drivers/riders Vehicles Victim support

Smart motorway rollout to be paused as Government responds to Transport Committee report

Rollout of new All Lane Running motorways will be paused until five years of safety data available

News story Law and enforcement Policy

Have none for the road this Christmas

Analysis shows December is the second worst month for drink-drive crashes

News story Drivers/riders Road safety and mobility professionals Fleet professionals and employers

Brake publishes response to Road Collision Investigation Branch consultation

Brake supports consultation as key step in creation of an independent agency to investigate crashes

News story Collision investigation Road safety and mobility professionals

Brake trustee appointed first Chief Road Safety Adviser to National Highways

Professor Reed will provide independent advice to National Highways.

News story Law and enforcement Road design Speed Vehicles

Outstanding care and commitment of police officers celebrated at Brake’s 2021 Family Liaison Officer Awards

Police officers who support bereaved families recognised in Brake Family Liaison Officer Awards 2021

Victim support

Brake comments ahead of parliamentary debate on tougher sentences for hit and run drivers

Brake has welcomed the debate about tougher sentences for hit and run drivers who cause death

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Lives saved on roads during lockdowns heralds renewed efforts to reduce deaths and injuries, as Road Safety Week celebrates road safety heroes across Britain

About 300 deaths and more than 6,000 serious injuries were prevented due to lighter traffic in 2020.

News story Road Safety Week

Statistics and Analysis – “So What?”

When considering statistics and analysis, it is important to keep in mind the “so what?” question.

Blog Road Safety Week

Fundraising for Brake

I realised I could help other people by raising financial support.

Blog Road Safety Week

The case for 20mph

The 20’s Plenty (and Love 30 in km/h) movement has made huge progress in the last 12 months.

Blog Road Safety Week Speed

Caitlin's Story

Brake has given me a reason to carry on living, by helping me campaign in memory of my daughter.

Blog Drivers/riders Law and enforcement Road Safety Week Victim support

My mission with Brake to end road deaths and injuries

Road Safety Week in November 2013 was an unforgettable day for me.

Blog Road Safety Week Victim support

Day One's story

During my career I have worked alongside many brilliant clinicians from all disciplines

Blog Road Safety Week Victim support

The return of rush hour: Are traffic levels at pre-Covid levels or higher?

Friend or foe, the return of heavy traffic could make you question your own driving confidence.

Blog Active travel Drivers/riders Road design

Mountains and milestones

I wanted to honour my partner’s memory with a solo hike up Moel Eilio.

Blog Road Safety Week

Sign Language – communicating road safety

Road safety heroes: Jock Kinneir and Margaret Calvert

Blog Road Safety Week

Brake welcomes Tiger Trailers as new corporate sponsor

Brake has teamed up with Tiger Trailers on a three-year sponsorship to improve road safety.

News story Fleet

Road Safety Heroes

I am dedicating this message of gratitude and thanks to all those who work in the emergency services

Blog Law and enforcement Road Safety Week

My road safety journey

The only way to avoid life-changing consequences was to prevent the injury happening.

Blog Road Safety Week

The journey that led me to be the NFCC Lead Officer for Road Safety

I have often reflected on this incident, as it shows the importance of all 5 pillars of safe systems

Blog Road Safety Week

My road safety hero

This road safety hero is you, the public.

Blog Drivers/riders Law and enforcement Road Safety Week

Get your bike ready for the road with this simple guide to cycle maintenance

For safe and happy cycling, it's vital that your bicycle is in good condition before you set off

Blog Active travel Drivers/riders Vehicles

Brake comments as Government launches Road Collision Investigation Branch consultation

We applaud the Department for Transport for launching today’s consultation

News story Law and enforcement

Road Safety Week 2021: Get ready to celebrate road safety heroes

Brake has launched a PR and social media toolkit with several ideas for activity in Road Safety Week

News story Road Safety Week

Driving anxiety - Who is in danger?

With driving anxiety, who is in danger?

Blog Drivers/riders

Choosing the right mode of transport for a journey

Four things to consider when planning any journey

Blog Active travel Vehicles

Biker Down training helps riders to care for themselves and others

Free training to help motorcyclists who attend the scene of a bike crash

Blog Drivers/riders

Safe Roads for All

Brake supports urgent call for Government strategy to make roads and urban spaces safe and healthy

News story Active travel Road design Policy

Brake welcomes £338 million package to support walking and cycling

The document published today is a response to a boon in walking and cycling during the pandemic.

News story Active travel

Brake partners with personal safety app Busby

Brake has today announced a new partnership with Busby – the personal safety app.

News story Drivers/riders Victim support

Brake and Direct Line launch a new Roadmap to help everyone achieve safe and healthy journeys

The Brake Roadmap for safe and healthy journeys helps people to be safer on the roads.

News story Active travel Drivers/riders Road design Speed Vehicles

Brake responds to Reported road casualties Great Britain, provisional results: 2020

"This decrease in deaths and serious injuries is a welcome step in the right direction".

News story Drivers/riders Victim support

50,000 kids march for safer roads across Britain as on average 50 children are killed or injured on our roads every day

Schools across the UK take part in Brake's Kids Walk with Shaun the Sheep

News story Active travel

Brake partners with new app RoadHow to promote driver knowledge

Brake and RoadHow partner to improve driver knowledge and reduce road risk.

How traffic cameras help drivers plan around the busiest road hotspots

Traffic cameras are common across the UK and the data they capture can be accessed online.

Blog Law and enforcement Road design

Recommendations from Brake help schools deliver more consistent road safety education

Educators share their voices to help improve the way road safety is taught in schools

News story Active travel Law and enforcement

Brake comments on Highways England smart motorways progress report

First year report sets out progress towards 2020 action plan to improve safety on smart motorways

News story Road design

Driver stress on the increase following a year of lockdown

Drivers admit that negative moods have a detrimental effect on their driving behaviour

News story Drivers/riders

Brake launches new FLO Hub to share latest tools with police family liaison officers who support road victims

We have launched a brand-new Police Family Liaison Officer Hub within the new Brake website.

News story Law and enforcement Victim support

The road crash that cost the life of Jazzy the horse: Trisha’s story

I’m desperate to help prevent crashes and save lives of both people and horses like Jazzy.

Blog Drivers/riders Speed Vehicles

Brake comments on reported increase in drink-driving deaths

Read our views on the latest drink-driving statistics

Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Brake comments on drop in road deaths in year ending June 2020

Read our views on the June 2020 road safety stats

Law and enforcement Victim support

Weather warning for roads as research uncovers extent of dangerous driving in the wet

Brake has teamed up with breakdown provider Green Flag to urge all drivers to remember to slow down.

News story Drivers/riders Speed

Royal Award for global road safety campaigners

Road safety charities around the world have been recognised for their outstanding work.

News story Active travel Fleet Road design

Brake’s Longest-serving Volunteer

As we celebrate Brake’s 25th birthday year, we are also celebrating our tremendous volunteers.

Blog Victim support

25 years of Brake

2020 marks 25 years of Brake.

Blog Active travel Drivers/riders Fleet Law and enforcement Road design Road Safety Week Speed Vehicles Victim support

Roads policing and road safety

Road casualties are no longer declining, possibly due in part to reductions in roads policing.

Blog Law and enforcement

Vision Zero Leaders Awards 2020 announced

Read our press release announcing the winners of the 2020 Vision Zero Leaders Awards

News story Road design Speed

Brain injuries and speed

Brain injury can mean losing both the life you once lived and the person you once were.

Blog Drivers/riders Road Safety Week Victim support

Keep your eyes safely on the road

Having good eyesight is one of the most basic requirements for safe driving.

Blog Drivers/riders Road Safety Week

Speed limits based on safety

There is a simple case for changing our approach to speed.

Blog Road Safety Week Speed

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women

Read our story about excessive speeding, to mark the launch of Road Safety Week 2020

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement Road Safety Week Speed

If 20’s Plenty to protect your MPs where they work in Westminster then why not for you, your children and parents in your community?

I am delighted that a 20mph sign features in the graphics for this year’s Road Safety Week.

Blog Road Safety Week Speed

Speed is an intersectional issue

Our bill would have reduced the default speed limit on restricted roads across Scotland.

Blog Law and enforcement Road Safety Week Speed

Working in partnership to reduce speed on London’s roads

Last year, 26,102 people were injured, 3,780 seriously, and 125 people were killed on London’s roads

Blog Law and enforcement Road Safety Week Speed

The need to reduce rural speed

Speed kills. This is a true and well-rehearsed line that has been used by campaigners for years.

Blog Road Safety Week Speed

The Dead Slow campaign

Road incidents involving horses and vehicles are continuing to rise - up a shocking 23% on 2019.

Blog Drivers/riders Road Safety Week Speed

We need to talk about (slight) speed

Everyone understands the concept that the faster a vehicle is travelling, the greater the risk.

Blog Road Safety Week Speed

Smart motorway danger revealed as less than half of drivers are aware of the rules

Less than half of UK drivers know what the rules are for driving on smart motorways.

News story Law and enforcement Road design

Brake comments on plans to close mobile phone loophole

The Department for Transport has announced plans to close a loophole in the law on phone use.

News story Law and enforcement

No Need to Speed

One of the notable features of lockdown was that it slowed most of us down.

Blog Road Safety Week Speed

Brake comments on boom in cycling and walking during lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic caused a boom in people walking and cycling.

News story Active travel

Brake comments on increase in video calling behind the wheel

1 in 5 drivers aged 17-24 admit to making or receiving video calls when driving.

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Brake comments on continuing road safety stagnation

There were 1,752 reported road deaths in 2019.

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Automation and the active travel agenda

TRL's GATEway project trialled different automated vehicles (AVs) with members of the public.

Blog Vehicles

Brake comments on new legislation for killer drivers

Legislation to introduce life sentences for killer drivers will finally be introduced to parliament.

News story Law and enforcement

‘No need to speed’ announced as theme for UK Road Safety Week 2020

The theme for UK Road Safety Week 2020 has been announced as ‘No need to speed’.

News story Drivers/riders Road design Speed Vehicles

Lockdown and the dangers of distracted driving

As the UK lockdown begins to relax, more people are using the roads.

Blog Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Transport revolution: Creating change through combating crises

Covid-19 hit at a time when we were already facing a triple threat of crises.

Blog Road design Vehicles

Time for 20mph

Since March we have all been experiencing lower volumes of traffic on our roads.

Blog Speed

No need to speed: The case for 10mph limits in certain residential areas

We now need to make it easier for authorities to set 10mph limits on some new housing developments.

Blog Law and enforcement Speed

COVID-19: Improving road safety post-lockdown

We’ve been given a very painful opportunity to think again about where we might be going.

Blog Law and enforcement Speed

Drivers urged to slow down by road safety charities

Brake and Cycling UK have joined forces to appeal to all drivers to slow down and take more care.

News story Active travel Drivers/riders Speed

Government funds Brake's road crash victim support

The Department for Transport has announced funding for the National Road Victim Service.

News story Victim support

Brake welcomes Government’s bold vision for the future of transport in the UK

Public transport and active travel should be the first choice for moving around in future.

News story Active travel

Steer clear of risky rural roads to help our NHS workers warns road safety charity

Drivers warned to avoid risky rural roads, so that they don’t increase the burden on the NHS.

News story Speed

Devastated mum backs charity’s campaign to teach young children road safety basics

A bereaved mum is supporting Brake’s campaign to engage young people with the basics of road safety.

News story Active travel Drivers/riders Speed

Research reveals almost a third of people killed in cars on Britain’s roads are not wearing a seat belt

Almost a third of those who died in vehicles on Britain’s roads in 2018 were not wearing seat belts.

News story Drivers/riders Law and enforcement

Brake comments as Government reveals plan to improve safety of smart motorways

The Transport Secretary has set out plans for improving the safety of smart motorways.

News story Road design

Brake’s Global Fleet Champions campaign calls on governments and private sector to put road safety first when operating vehicles for work purposes

Global Fleet Champions is calling to put road safety first when operating vehicles for work.

News story Fleet

Brake’s junior campaigners say “speeding is naughty” as almost half of drivers admit breaking 20 mph limits designed to keep children safe

Brake and Churchill Insurance are asking drivers to protect young lives by flouting 20mph limits.

News story Speed

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Brake responds to comments by Liz Truss about motorway speed limits

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Summer driving tips from Brake

Brake supporters gather to celebrate Annual Reception

Brake supports more people than ever before

Brake and Roadchef renew partnership

Brake welcomes lower speed limits on Welsh streets

Brake comments on Government announcement to create Road Safety Investigation Board

90,000 kids march for their right to make safe journeys as 40 children are killed or injured on UK roads every day

Refreshing your driving

Four weeks to go until thousands of schoolchildren walk for road safety with Brake’s Kids Walk 2022

Brake welcomes £200m investment in new walking and cycling schemes

‘Safe Roads For All’ announced as UK Road Safety Week 2022 theme

Brake announces Global Fleet Champions UK Summit 2022

National Road Victim Service expands to help more families whose loved ones have been killed or suffered catastrophic injuries following road crashes

How campaigning with Brake changed my life

Brake comments on proposals to force drug-drivers to complete rehabilitation courses﻿

Brake wins grant funding from Scottish Government to provide road crash victim support

Brake comments as tighter rules banning mobile phone use at the wheel come into effect

Just three months to go until thousands of schoolchildren walk for road safety with Brake’s Kids Walk 2022

Younger drivers not belting up, finds charity report

﻿Meera Naran MBE becomes Brake trustee

Brake comments on 2020 drink driving provisional figures

Thousands of schoolchildren set to walk for road safety this June with Brake’s Kids Walk 2022

Brake comments ahead of new Highway Code changes coming into force

Take time to look after your car so it will keep you safe

Choosing a vehicle

It's easy to compile a winter kit to carry during the cold months

Seat belts changed trauma care

Smart motorway rollout to be paused as Government responds to Transport Committee report

Have none for the road this Christmas

Brake publishes response to Road Collision Investigation Branch consultation

Brake trustee appointed first Chief Road Safety Adviser to National Highways

Outstanding care and commitment of police officers celebrated at Brake’s 2021 Family Liaison Officer Awards

Brake comments ahead of parliamentary debate on tougher sentences for hit and run drivers

﻿Lives saved on roads during lockdowns heralds renewed efforts to reduce deaths and injuries, as Road Safety Week celebrates road safety heroes across Britain

Statistics and Analysis – “So What?”

Fundraising for Brake

The case for 20mph

Caitlin's Story

My mission with Brake to end road deaths and injuries

Day One's story

The return of rush hour: Are traffic levels at pre-Covid levels or higher?

Mountains and milestones

Sign Language – communicating road safety

﻿Brake welcomes Tiger Trailers as new corporate sponsor

Road Safety Heroes

My road safety journey

The journey that led me to be the NFCC Lead Officer for Road Safety

My road safety hero

Get your bike ready for the road with this simple guide to cycle maintenance

Brake comments as Government launches Road Collision Investigation Branch consultation

Road Safety Week 2021: Get ready to celebrate road safety heroes

Driving anxiety - Who is in danger?

Choosing the right mode of transport for a journey

Biker Down training helps riders to care for themselves and others

Safe Roads for All

Brake welcomes £338 million package to support walking and cycling

Brake partners with personal safety app Busby

Brake and Direct Line launch a new Roadmap to help everyone achieve safe and healthy journeys

Brake responds to Reported road casualties Great Britain, provisional results: 2020

50,000 kids march for safer roads across Britain as on average 50 children are killed or injured on our roads every day

Brake partners with new app RoadHow to promote driver knowledge

How traffic cameras help drivers plan around the busiest road hotspots

Recommendations from Brake help schools deliver more consistent road safety education

Brake comments on Highways England smart motorways progress report

Driver stress on the increase following a year of lockdown

Brake launches new FLO Hub to share latest tools with police family liaison officers who support road victims

The road crash that cost the life of Jazzy the horse: Trisha’s story

Brake comments on reported increase in drink-driving deaths

Brake comments on drop in road deaths in year ending June 2020

Weather warning for roads as research uncovers extent of dangerous driving in the wet

Royal Award for global road safety campaigners

Brake comments on proposals to force drug-drivers to complete rehabilitation courses

Meera Naran MBE becomes Brake trustee

Lives saved on roads during lockdowns heralds renewed efforts to reduce deaths and injuries, as Road Safety Week celebrates road safety heroes across Britain

Brake welcomes Tiger Trailers as new corporate sponsor