If the test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable, then road danger is an indictment of how we do things currently in Britain. Take for example the road featured in the video below. Crossed by hundreds of children every day, no provision is made for their safety because the road is classed as a ‘priority 3…
Tesla owners can now play video games on the car’s centre console while the car is in motion, according to reports this week in The New York Times. Given that legislation does not yet permit Tesla electric cars to operate in full ‘auto-pilot’ mode, the software update that allows gaming while on the move may fall foul of state laws…
The threat of a fine of £200 and 6 penalty points does little to dissuade many drivers from using their phones behind the wheel. Motorists know the risk of getting caught is extremely low and ignore the fact they’re putting lives at risk. As a result, the behaviour has become endemic. Our compulsive behaviour around mobile phones was highlighted by…
Cyclists in Devon have been equipped with cameras to capture footage of dangerous driving. The cycle camera trial, which aims to reduce road danger, forms part of Cornwall Police Operation Snap and allows cyclists to upload footage via an an online portal. Devon County Council is collaborating with Ride On, a bike recycling charity in Exeter, Exeter Cycle Campaign, the Met…
New and disruptive technology has always unsettled the national psyche; Much of the reaction to e-scooters technology echoes the moral panic that convinced folk the first railway passengers would die spontaneously when trains reached 50 mph. However, those horrified by the risks posed by electric scooters, while at the same time overlooking the road danger caused by cars, are guilty…
