Speed limit minister admits speeding
Press Review 9 August 2006
Transport minister Stephen Ladyman confessed yesterday that he had come close to a driving ban but was now a "sinner who repenteth".
Speed limit review heralds shake-up
News Article 8 August 2006
Transport minister Stephen Ladyman has said he wants councils to review speed limits on many rural roads.
Speed limits set for overhaul
Press Review 8 August 2006
The biggest overhaul of road speed limits in more than a decade will be announced by the government today.
Peers highlight loss of personal liberty
News Article 7 June 2006
Peers have warned the government that it must give greater consideration to personal liberty when deciding on new policies.
MPs consider cameras that look into cars
Press Review 7 March 2006
Drivers could be picked up by road cameras for using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt under plans to be considered by the Commons transport select committee.
Booster seats to become compulsory
Press Review 28 February 2006
Child car seats and booster cushions will be compulsory for most under-10s with the introduction of new road safety rules, it has been announced.
Drivers who kill face tougher sentences
News Article 31 October 2005
Fiona Mactaggart has announced details of new offences to deal with drivers who cause death on the roads.
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Government Affairs Website
Holiday motorists told to 'take a break'
News Article 23 August 2005
Road safety minister Stephen Ladyman has urged drivers to take care when making long journeys on the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
Road Safety and Parking Bill [Failed Bill 2005/06 session]
Legislation 4 August 2005
This private members Bill introduced by Sally Keeble (Lab, Northampton North) concerns the penalties of dangerous driving.
Powers to help keep traffic moving to be rolled out across London
Stakeholder Press Release 22 July 2005
ABI launches campaign against rise in teenage death on the roads
Stakeholder Press Release 13 July 2005
Uninsured and carless - Introduction of new law is a major step towards improving road safety says the ABI
Stakeholder Press Release 5 July 2005
Ministers reverse plans for speed law changes
Press Review 1 June 2005
The Times reports that ministers are to abandon plans to reduce the penalties for breaking the speed limit in residential areas by only a few miles per hour.
Drink drive lottery revealed
Press Review 26 May 2005
Home Office figures have revealed huge regional differences in police policy on drink-driving.
