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Association of British Drivers The objective of the ABD is to provide an active, responsible voice to lobby for the beleaguered British car driver.

Association of Industrial Road Safety Officers (AIRSO) They provide a professional Association for those individuals involved in work and promotion of Road Safety within commerce, industry, public service and other associated organisations.

Audi Design Foundation A Charity, founded by Audi, that supports young designers through grants.  There are some innovative and and worthwhile road safety projects listed in their Case Studies.

Autoglass Details about the Car Glass company (and includes a simple page of suggestions for lone women drivers)

BBC - London Congestion Charging A site telling all you may want to know about the new London Congestion Charging scheme. It also includes a link to Traffic Cameras.

Bexley Road Safety Action Group The Bexley Road Safety Action Group is the group of young people responsible for, among other things, the London-wide road safety campaign if only....

Brake Brake promotes safe use of roads by addressing the skills and attitudes of road users, enforcement of traffic rules and appropriate punishment and education of road users who break the law.

Dunlop Tyres Tyre Manufacturer whose products are standard fitting on many makes of new cars - also sponsor of IAM events

European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe.

European Road Assessment Programme (Euro RAP) This is an international not-for profit association formed by motoring organisations and road authorities throughout Europe to work together for improvements to the safety of Europe's roads. Includes categorisation of roads for safety.

Formula Woman This is an opportunity for complete novice drivers to be trained and obtain a Motorsport Association Licence to compete in what has up to now been considered a male dominated sport.

Freight Best Practice which is funded by the Department for Transport and managed by Faber Maunsell Ltd Offers free essential information for the freight industry covering topics such as saving fuel, developing skills, equipment and systems, operational efficiency and performance management.

HSM Associates HSM Associates is a Transport Planning and Traffice Engineering Consultancy, specialising in Road Safety, Driver Educstion and Training, and Sustainable Transport

Institute of Highway Engineers The organisation is for all practitioners concerned with improving the highway environment and delivering a safe, sustainable transport system.

Lifestyle UK - Motoring A lot of UK Motoring related Links

Manchester Safety Services They claim to have been the UK market leader in the distribution of a wide range of road safety equipment, protective clothing and contractors tools.

Motor Accident Protection Services (MAPS) They exist to help ensure that drivers involved in a blame-free accident do not finish up out-of-pocket and are fully aware of their legal rights to financial compensation.

Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) They provide research, information, consultancy, predictive modelling, development, validation and homologation, and have a comprehensive range of high-tech facilities.

Motoring into Europe A site that provides a simple guide to European driving regulations, and an opportunity to view details of any motoring equipment required by law abroad.

New-Car-Net Extensive information and pictures are available on every make and model. New-Car-Net provides you with all you need to know before you commit to a purchase.

Personal Safety Advice. Public interest website focused on keeping yourself safe and secure. Non profit organisation.

Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards Leaders in the field of road safety improvement have their achievements recognised through these coveted awards.

Prismo They claim to be a market leader in the manufacture and supply of specialist road safety related products and services.

Professional Drivers Association Aim to improve working conditions for the professional driver as well as looking to increase the awareness of road safety issues to all road users through education and awareness.

Retail Motor Industry Federation Aimed squarely at the Industry rather than the user - worth looking occasionally

The A77 Safety Group The A77 Safety Group is committed to reducing the number of fatalities and accidents on the A77, a busy trunk road in Scotland. Through a combination of significant investment in engineering improvements, education initiatives, and a thorough driver and community awareness campaign.

The Camping and Caravanning Club Are you just starting out with a caravan, trailer or motorhome or looking to improve your current skills? Then the Club’s Caravan and Motorhome Manoeuvring Courses are for you. The Club has been running successful Caravan Manoeuvring Courses for over twelve years and so far nearly 7,000 members have participated.

The Motorists Club The Motorist Club allows you to sell your car for free, receive free legal motoring advice and enjoy exclusive motoring discounts.

The Road Safety Information Web Site A lot of very relevant and well explained Road Safety information for ALL Road users.

The Stationery Office - Driving and Transport Stationary Office Commercial Site - follow links 'Bookshop' - 'Driving' to get to motoring related books.

The Transport Web An Information Service for the Transport Industry which is to help identify information and services available to the Transport World.

The Website guide to Parking Provides a lot of detail on parking, the law, and your rights as well as a 'frequently asked questions' page.

Trafficmaster-Online Provides real-time traffic information and can even register for information on your mobile phone!

Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) Index of TRL Reports and ability to order by email

TTC 2000 - Driver education and rehabilitation. An organisation approved by the DETR for Driver Improvement Schemes and aim to increase knowledge and improve attitudes to reduce reconviction rates, contributing to community safety.

Tyres Online An interesting site telling you all you need to know about tyres (includes a 'Letters page')

Vauxhall Traffic Net New 'improved' version of the TrafficMaster system - covers the whole country and needs 'Shockwave' plug-in module (but includes links to download it if required).

Viking Tyres Distributors of the Viking, Gislaved and Barum brands of quality tyres, throughout England and Wales. Includes advice on caring for tyres.

What if? (from the DSA) The Driving Standards Agency has produced 'What If?' in order to stem the rising numbers of accidents on Britains roads, especially amongst young drivers.

World Road Safety Network (WRSN) They have committed themselves to invest their energy, knowledge and influence to improve road safety throughout the world especially in developing countries.

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