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More than half of cyclists jump red lights

Fifty-seven per cent of cyclists say they have jumped a red light at least once, with 14 per cent saying they do so regularly or sometimes, according to the IAM's latest online poll of 1600 people.

One in ten young drivers take the high road

One in ten young male drivers have driven under the influence of cannabis* according to the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

The end of the road for road safety

Local councils in England slashed their road safety budgets by 15 per cent (£23 million) last year compared to average spending cuts of just six per cent¹for other council services, according to road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Motorists question proposed fine increase

Half of motorists disagree with a government proposal* to increase fixed penalty notices from £60 to £90, according to research by the IAM.

Sorry mate, I didn’t see you

Fifty-eight per cent of drivers were cut-up by another road user who didn’t look properly, in the last six months, according to the IAM’s latest poll. Forty per cent of these near misses took place in 30 mile per hour zones.

Sorry mate, I didn’t see you (motorcyclists)

Sixty-nine per cent of motorcyclists were cut-up by another road user who didn’t look properly, in the last six months, according to the IAM’s latest poll. Of those who experienced near misses, 86 per cent were forced to take evasive action.

Sorry mate, I didn’t see you (cyclists)

Eighty-eight per cent of cyclists have been cut-up by another road user who didn’t look properly, in the last six months, according to the IAM’s latest poll. Ninety-five per cent of cyclists say they were forced to take action to avoid a collision with a larger vehicle over the past six months.