UK pedestrian road traffic accident causation statistics consistently indicate that 65% of pedestrian fatalities and serious pedestrian injuries are precipitated by the pedestrian "jumping, running,…
Roger Lawson15th August 2019
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has launched a campaign against blanket 20 MPH speed limits under the name “20s Senseless” – see www.20ssenseless.org The…
Roger Lawson12th August 2019
Vision Zero is a multi-national road traffic safety project that aims to achieve a highway system with no fatalities or serious injuries involving road traffic.…
Roger Lawson6th August 2019
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has long been concerned that the national media does little to adequately inform the public regarding the stark disparity…
Roger Lawson10th July 2019
Another ABD prediction comes true and the likes of Brake are proved wrong again. In 2015 speed limits were increased for goods vehicles over 7.5…
Roger Lawson28th June 2019
Our car industry is dying due to uncertain taxation policies with local mayors, councils and future governments able to introduce taxes at whim. Today's 'compliant'…
Roger Lawson7th June 2019
English version is a "must watch" for British journalists, policymakers and drivers faced with ULEZ zones. German regional public broadcaster NDR (Northern German Broadcasting) has…
Alister Watt28th May 2019
Heathrow airport has announced plans for a charge on some cars and PHVs from 2022. It will apply to those that enter the airport to…
Roger Lawson26th May 2019
The ABD has submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee's inquiry into road safety. We stress the need for a new road…
Roger Lawson19th May 2019
The ABD strongly opposes the introduction of EU mandated vehicle speed limiters which are due to be approved this October, regardless of whether we stay…
Roger Lawson19th May 2019
The ABD welcomes today's news that the Government does not intend to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales as figures have shown that…
Roger Lawson14th May 2019
For decades, funding to maintain Britain's road network in a serviceable condition has been inadequate, especially the bulk of road mileage for which local authorities…
Roger Lawson14th May 2019
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced in the central London zone this month. But in 2021 it will cover the whole of London…
Roger Lawson1st May 2019
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) is appalled to learn that government minister Claire Perry has met with the extreme direct-action group known as Extinction…
Roger Lawson16th April 2019
A new paper published in The Lancet (1), which claims to link childhood asthma with nitrogen dioxide, still leaves us waiting for a study where…
Alister Watt14th April 2019
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced on the 8th April in the central London zone. Non-compliant car owners will have to pay £12.50…
Roger Lawson10th April 2019
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) are demanding a full public consultation by the UK Government over a wide-ranging EU compulsory Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA)…
Roger Lawson10th April 2019
Wood burning is now the largest single source of particulates (PM2.5) in the UK, at least twice as much as from traffic. Clean air policies…
Roger Lawson10th April 2019
ABD Report: The Viability of Alternative-Fuel Vehicles for the Caravan and Motorhome Industry The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has prepared a brief report looking…
Roger Lawson10th April 2019