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🚗 Member Spotlight: GEM Motoring Assist 🚗 GEM Motoring Assist has been helping people make safer journeys for decades, supporting drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Through their charity work, they fund projects that reduce deaths and serious injuries and provide free advice and resources to help road users make safer choices. As a PACTS member, GEM contributes their independent voice to national discussions on safe, sustainable transport and helps ensure road safety initiatives are evidence-led and impactful. Learn more about GEM’s work and priorities here: pacts.org.uk/member-spotlig… #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #PACTS #MemberSpotlight #SaferJourneys #MotorcycleSafety #YoungDrivers

Yesterday we welcomed members to the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Council of Members meeting at the House of Commons, chaired by Andy MacNae, President of PACTS. The meeting focused on the Government’s developing Road Safety Strategy, with expert insights on several key consultation areas including: - Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval - Mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers - A minimum learning period for learner drivers - Improvements to moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing - Changes to penalties for motoring offences Members also heard updates from PACTS Working Parties covering road user behaviour, road environment, vehicle design, rail safety and air safety. Thank you to all members and expert speakers who contributed to a thoughtful and constructive discussion on the future of transport safety in Great Britain. #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #PublicPolicy #PACTS

Stay informed on transport safety in the UK 📩 The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) newsletter provides timely updates on the policies, research and parliamentary activity shaping transport safety across the UK. Subscribers receive: • Updates on road, rail and wider transport safety policy • Summaries of new research and evidence • Insights from Parliament and Government • Invitations to PACTS events, briefings and roundtables • Opportunities to engage with consultations and emerging issues For professionals working in road safety, public transport, enforcement, local government, academia or the private sector, it is a straightforward way to stay connected to the latest developments and informed debate. If you would like to keep up to date with PACTS’ work and wider transport safety issues, you can sign up here: pacts.org.uk/stay-informed-… #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #PublicPolicy

🚦 Have your say on the future of road safety in Great Britain 🚦 The Government has launched a series of consultations alongside the new Road Safety Strategy. Together they could bring one of the most significant updates to road safety policy in recent years. The consultations cover: - Moped and Motorcycle Training, Testing and Licensing - Minimum Learning Period for Learner Drivers - Mandatory Eyesight Testing for Older Drivers - Changes to Penalties for Motoring Offences - Vehicle Safety Technologies in GB Type Approval PACTS has prepared explainers based on our research and input from expert members to help organisations and individuals respond to the consultations. Read the full article and find links to the consultations here: pacts.org.uk/consulting-on-… #RoadSafety #TransportPolicy #MotorcycleSafety #YoungDrivers #OlderDrivers #VehicleSafety #Enforcement #SafeSystem #PACTS

🌟 Farewell to Jamie Morphet 🌟 This week we say goodbye to Jamie Morphet, our Advocacy Officer since January 2025, as he returns to local transport. During his time at PACTS, Jamie played a key role connecting members with policymakers, leading major campaigns, and supporting national road safety initiatives. We are grateful for his energy and impact, and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career. Read more about Jamie’s achievements and the open Advocacy Officer role here: pacts.org.uk/farewell-to-ja… #Farewell #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #PACTS

Our new PACTS Membership Brochure is now available We are pleased to share our updated membership brochure, setting out how organisations and individuals can engage with and support PACTS’ work to improve road safety across the UK. Membership offers: • Access to expert policy briefings and research • Invitations to events, roundtables and parliamentary discussions • Opportunities to contribute to consultations and shape policy • A strong network of professionals committed to safer roads The brochure outlines the full range of benefits and how to get involved. Read the brochure here: pacts.org.uk/wp-content/upl… If your organisation is committed to improving road safety and transport policy, we would be delighted to start a conversation. #RoadSafety #TransportPolicy #Membership #PACTS

We were delighted to host Chris Boardman CBE, National Active Travel Commissioner, for this year’s lecture, delivered with the generous support of Jacobs. An Olympic gold medallist and leading voice on active travel, Chris shared insights on how evidence-led interventions can drastically reduce deaths and serious injuries on UK roads. Key takeaways from the lecture included: - Evidence-led speed management: Small reductions in average speeds can save hundreds of lives annually. - Designing out danger: Protected cycle lanes, safer junctions, and well-planned infrastructure halve risks and encourage walking and cycling. - Visible, technology-enabled enforcement: Consistent detection—through tools like average speed cameras—is highly effective in reducing collisions. - Clear communication & leadership: Framing road safety improvements in terms of everyday benefits—safer streets, cleaner air, children’s independence—drives public engagement and political support. The lecture sparked a thought-provoking discussion, with members from government, academia, and industry exploring practical implementation, data use, and strategies for building public trust. 📖 Read the full lecture here: pacts.org.uk/events/pacts-3…

🚦 Member Spotlight – Brake 🚦 In 2025, Brake marked 30 years of supporting road victims and promoting safe roads across the UK. From educating children through Kids Walk and Beep Beep! Day to campaigning for safer streets and supporting over 2,000 families affected by road crashes this year, Brake is making a real difference. As a longstanding PACTS member, Brake also plays a vital role in shaping policy, advocating for safer licensing for young drivers, and bringing the voice of road victims directly into discussions with MPs and policymakers. Discover how Brake continues to champion road safety and support those affected on our Member Spotlight page: pacts.org.uk/member-spotlig… #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #PACTS #Brake #MemberSpotlight #RoadVictims

PACTS is pleased to invite you to the Herman De Croo Lecture 2026, taking place on 24 March at St John’s College, Cambridge. Delivered by Dr Nick Reed, this year’s lecture will explore what makes a good or bad driver, how human behaviour interacts with new mobility technologies, and what the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 means in practice for road safety. The lecture will be of particular interest to those working in policy, research, regulation and transport planning. The Herman De Croo Lecture is a well-established forum for thoughtful discussion on the future of road safety, bringing together policymakers, practitioners and researchers to explore evidence, challenge assumptions and share insights. Named after Prof. Herman De Croo, Minister of State and Honorary President of ETSC, the lecture is delivered as a collaboration between PACTS and European Transport Safety Council (@ETSC_EU ). Attendance offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from a leading expert, engage with peers from across the transport safety community, and connect with policymakers and researchers from across Europe, as members of the ETSC Main Council will also be attending. Places are limited. Full details and registration information are available here: eventbrite.com/e/2026-herman-… #RoadSafety #TransportPolicy #TransportSafety #AutomatedVehicles #SafeSystem #PACTS

🚨 New PACTS Report: Tackling the Hidden Road Safety Gap 🚨 A new PACTS report reveals that seat belt non-compliance and mobile phone use while driving remain serious and under-detected risks on UK roads. Even though surveys show high compliance, unbelted occupants continue to be over-represented in fatalities, and mobile phone distraction remains widespread. Thousands of offences are going undetected every day. The report highlights how emerging technologies – including AI-enabled cameras, in-vehicle monitoring, and telematics – offer real opportunities to detect, deter, and prevent risky behaviours. Key recommendations include: - Modernising the legal framework to allow automated detection - Reviewing penalties and diversionary measures for offenders - Scaling up technology-based enforcement with transparent safeguards - Strengthening employer and fleet responsibility - Using data from new systems to provide richer national insights As PACTS highlights: these steps are essential to close the gap between reported compliance and real-world behaviour, and ultimately save lives on our roads. Read the full report and learn more: pacts.org.uk/hidden-risks-o… #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #SeatBelts #MobilePhones #SafeSystem #PACTS #PublicSafety

Yesterday, PACTS hosted our Council of Members Meeting at the House of Commons, welcoming members both in person and online. We were delighted to hear from Dr Helen Wells, who provided an update on Operation Topaz, a national initiative tackling wider criminality through a proactive, intelligence-led approach employing roads policing across forces. PACTS also shared insights from our report recommending how a World-Leading Strategy should be based on the Safe System sparking valuable discussion on the future of road safety policy. Members contributed updates during our AOB session, highlighting the breadth of activity across the network. Thank you to all members who joined and contributed to a productive session. Your engagement continues to make our community stronger and more impactful. #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #CouncilOfMembers #IntelligenceLedApproach #PublicSafety #PACTS

🚨 Have Your Say on Women’s Safety in Transport 🚨 Today is White Ribbon Day 2025, a reminder that we must all speak up for change. Everyday behaviours that seem small can put women and girls at risk, and we all have a role in creating a world where everyone feels safe, equal, and respected. In support of this message, Women in Transport has launched a new survey to better understand how safe people feel in transport environments and workplaces. The survey is open to everyone. Men and women are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives. This work aligns with the PACTS vision where every road user feels safe and where transport systems protect people and support equal access for all. The survey also explores awareness and confidence around the safety of women and girls in transport. Two of the questions ask: • How aware are you of the unique safety challenges faced by women and girls in transport environments? • How confident do you feel in identifying ways to improve safety for women and girls in transport settings? Your input will help create safer workplaces and safer journeys across the transport sector. 👉 Take part in the survey: womenintransport.com/womens-safety 👉 Learn more about White Ribbon Day: whiteribbon.org.uk/white-ribbon-d… #WhiteRibbonDay #RoadSafety #WomensSafety #TransportSafety #EveryoneDeservesToFeelSafe

PACTS was pleased to support yesterday’s launch of the Protecting Young Drivers website at the House of Commons. This new resource provides clear, evidence-based guidance on the changes needed to better support newly licensed young drivers. With stronger licensing policy, better early-stage support and closer collaboration across Government and the road safety community, we can reduce harm for young drivers and for everyone using the road. PACTS is proud to stand alongside the many contributors who helped bring this work to life. Explore the website here: protectyoungdrivers.com #YoungDrivers #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #PACTS #VisionZero #SafeSystem

🚛 Important update for professional drivers with diabetes From 7 November 2025, new changes to the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 will allow lorry and bus (Group 2) drivers who manage insulin-treated diabetes to use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) instead of traditional finger-prick testing. This update reflects advances in diabetes technology and aligns with the approach already adopted for car and motorcycle drivers since 2018. CGMS provide real-time glucose readings, helping drivers better manage their condition and reduce health-related risks on the road. Diabetes remains a major but often overlooked issue in the transport sector - with thousands of commercial drivers potentially living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. Earlier this year, PACTS member organisation Driving for Better Business and The Diabetes Safety Organisation published “Hiding in Plain Sight”, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, employer education, and health support across the industry. 📄 Read the report: drivingforbetterbusiness.com/articles/the-u… 👉 Updated DVLA guidance leaflets (INF294 and INS186) will be available on GOV.UK from 7 November 2025. #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #DVLA #Diabetes #ProfessionalDrivers #PublicHealth

This Trustees’ Week, we want to give a huge thank you to the people who keep PACTS strong, strategic, and accountable – our fantastic trustees. Their guidance, expertise, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do, from advising Parliament on transport safety policy to shaping initiatives that make UK roads, railways, and transport networks safer for everyone. We are proud to work alongside a board that brings experience, insight, and passion to support our mission. ➡️ Learn more about our trustees here: pacts.org.uk/about/people-a… #TrusteesWeek #Governance #TransportSafety #PACTS #SafeSystem #RoadSafety

PACTS was delighted to support a Ministerial reception marking the 20th anniversary of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). The event brought together Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Rail Minister, Andrew Hall, Chief Inspector of RAIB, and key industry partners to celebrate two decades of independent safety investigations that have made rail travel safer for passengers and workers alike. Since 2005, RAIB has carried out 777 deployments, published 427 reports, issued 52 urgent safety notifications, and generated nearly 1,900 safety recommendations that have directly improved standards across the rail sector. Carolyn Griffiths, founder and first Chief Inspector of RAIB and Chair of the PACTS Rail Safety Working Party, said, 'This event was a great opportunity to celebrate the creation of the RAIB and to bring together the key stakeholders from the rail industry. RAIB has shown that, with the engagement of the industry , learning from comprehensive investigation has prevented and will continue to prevent future incidents. The work of RAIB has amply demonstrated that  such an independent, no blame investigation organisation is key to improving safety. PACTS advocates a similar investigation branch is  warranted for the road transport where the safety risks are critically higher.' PACTS was pleased to support this important milestone, reflecting our ongoing interest in rail safety. Events like these provide an opportunity to recognise the work of RAIB, connect with industry and policy experts, and highlight the contributions of our Rail Safety Working Party. #RailSafety #TransportSafety #RAIB #PACTS #SafetyLeadership #SafeSystem #RailWorkingParty

We are delighted to announce the speakers for our upcoming PACTS conference on behaviour change to reduce road risk, taking place on 20th November 2025. The conference will explore current thinking, research, and interventions to influence positive behavioural change, focusing on young and novice drivers and those who drive for work. Speakers include: Elizabeth Box – Essential principles for behaviour change in driver education and Steering Influence: How parents shape driving behaviours Mark Cartwright – The power of procurement David Crundall – Behaviour change for professional drivers (HGV and tractors) Lisa Dorn – Changing the behaviour of fleet managers This is a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts on how we can move towards a system that reduces risk through design and influence, rather than relying solely on driver compliance. Submit your questions for the panel and join the discussion on what behaviours need changing and how to support them. Register now: pacts.org.uk/events/pacts-o… #RoadSafety #BehaviourChange #TransportSafety #SafeSystem #FleetManagement #YoungDrivers #PACTS

Road crashes in the UK remain a major challenge. Over 1,600 people lose their lives and 30,000 are seriously injured every year, costing society over £55billion. These tragedies are not inevitable. PACTS has set out key recommendations to help shape the Government’s forthcoming road safety strategy - focused on harm reduction and grounded in internationally recognised Safe System principles. With bold action, we can save lives and reduce serious injuries. Read our recommendations here: pacts.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #RoadSafety #SafeSystem #TransportSafety #RoadInjuryPrevention #PACTS #VisionZero

Why do we need to change behaviour — and whose behaviour needs to change? Join us online on 20 November 2025 for our Autumn Conference: Changing Behaviours – Reducing Road Risk. Focusing on young/novice drivers and those who drive for work, the day will explore: - Latest research on behaviour change - Ongoing interventions and multi-pronged strategies - New post-collision behaviours promoted by National Highways You’ll also get the chance to submit your own questions to our expert panel. Register now: pacts.org.uk/events/pacts-o… #RoadSafety #BehaviourChange #TransportPolicy #PACTS #ProfessionalDevelopment