Updated on: 20 May 2022
Quote from Journalist Laura Laker
“As the author of media guidelines for road collision reporting I know how important language is when we’re talking about…
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Partner Of Man Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Calls For Urgent Changes To The Law
On day five of the RoadPeace Andy Cox Challenge, a woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver in…
Updated on: 19 May 2022
Day 4 of the RoadPeace Andy Cox Challenge – Meera Naran MBE & Dev’s Law
On day four of the RoadPeace Andy Cox Challenge, a Mum who lost her eight-year-old son in a tragic crash…
Updated on: 17 May 2022
National road victim charity provides trauma support programme for road crash victims
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, is looking for bereaved families in North Yorkshire who would be interested…
Updated on: 16 May 2022
Let’s get ourselves out of the ‘accident trap’
We don’t have ‘plane accidents.’ We don’t have ‘train accidents.’ So why on earth do we have ‘road accidents’? It’s…
Updated on: 13 May 2022
Suffering caused by road crashes affects more than half a million UK people each year, say experts
The ‘ripple effect’ of road crashes impacts more than 500,000 people in the UK every year, both physically and mentally,…
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Nextbase announced as the seventh Gold Sponsor for RoadPeace’s Andy Cox Challenge 2022
We are delighted to announce Nextbase as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming high-profile national roads policing event, the RoadPeace…
Updated on: 12 May 2022
Uber announced as the sixth Gold Sponsor for RoadPeace’s Andy Cox Challenge 2022
We are delighted to announce Uber as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming high-profile national roads policing event, the RoadPeace Andy Cox…
Updated on: 6 May 2022
Police and families unite in major campaign to tackle road deaths
A major national campaign designed to tackle the UK’s road death endemic will kick off later this month, bringing together…
Updated on: 3 May 2022
HCC Solicitors announced as the fifth Gold Sponsor for RoadPeace’s Andy Cox Challenge 2022
RoadPeace is delighted to announce HCC Solicitors as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming high-profile national roads policing event The…
Updated on: 28 April 2022
Fundraiser of the month – April
Our fundraiser of the month this month is Harriet Barnsley, who is undertaking the amazing challenge of using her wheelchair…
Updated on: 26 April 2022
North Yorkshire Resilience Building Programme
RoadPeace is running our third Resilience Building Programme of the year online for the North Yorkshire area, starting on Tuesday…
Updated on: 25 April 2022
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership asks public to support RoadPeace event
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has issued a news story to the media announcing their involvement in the Andy Cox Challenge…
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Avon and Somerset police to cycle more than 250 miles for RoadPeace
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has announced an intense five-day fundraising itinerary in support of the RoadPeace Andy Cox Challenge 2022….
Updated on: 20 April 2022
New partnership agreed between RoadPeace and HCC Solicitors
RoadPeace, the charity for road crash victims, has agreed a new partnership with award-winning national law firm HCC Solicitors. The partnership enables…
Updated on: 14 April 2022
RoadPeace – stay safe this long bank holiday weekend
This Easter bank holiday weekend is set to be the busiest in eight years. Many people in the UK will…
Updated on: 12 April 2022
DfT open consultation on protecting the public from repeat drug-driving offenders
On April 5th, 2022 the Department of Transport released a call for evidence on the idea of creating a drug-drivers…
Updated on: 7 April 2022
TTC Group announced as the fourth Gold Sponsor for RoadPeace’s Andy Cox Challenge 2022
RoadPeace is delighted to announce TCC Group as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming high-profile national roads policing event The…
Updated on: 4 April 2022
PACTS: Post-Crash Response – the Cinderella Pillar (RoadPeace Workshop)
PACTS invited RoadPeace to run one of their 6 workshops at their recent conference titled, “Safe System: from principles to…
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The Grief Trail Project Event
When: Sunday September 18th 2022 at Snowdonia National Park, North Wales Distance: 10.5 mile (17km) guided hike About this event:…
Updated on: 31 March 2022
Fundraiser of the Month – March
Our fundraiser of the month is Jodie Stirling. Jodie raised a fantastic £318.75 for us running the Swansea Half Marathon…
Updated on: 30 March 2022
RoadPeace is recruiting more befrienders
Our Befriender Scheme offers invaluable support to victims of road crashes and gives them an opportunity to link up with…
Updated on: 29 March 2022
Guest Blog – Cheryl, founder of Cole&Rider
Hi, I’m Cheryl, founder of Cole&Rider. I created this company because I was searching for something when I lost my…
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Team Townend Challenge Returns for 2022
The Team Townend Challenge, which takes place in the scenic Lake District returns again this year, kindly raising money for…
Updated on: 25 March 2022
RoadPeace welcomes the overdue change in the law regarding mobile phone usage when behind the wheel
RoadPeace has welcomed an announcement from the Department for Transport (DfT) that drivers are breaking the law from today (Friday…
Updated on: 24 March 2022
Changes in the law on driving while using a mobile phone – the changes and what it means for you
On 25 March 2022, the law on people using their mobile phones while driving in Great Britain will become stricter. …
Updated on: 21 March 2022
The safety of private e-scooters in the UK – PACTS research
A charity that we work with Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has published a new report: The safety…
Updated on: 17 March 2022
More people die on the roads than terrorism and murder combined, says top police officer
The senior police officer spearheading a major UK road danger awareness campaign appeared on national television this week to warn…
Updated on: 16 March 2022
New silver sponsor confirmed for national event in aid of RoadPeace
Irwin Mitchell, a leading personal injury law firm and a member of the RoadPeace Legal Panel, has pledged their commitment…
Updated on: 10 March 2022
DriveTech announced as the third Gold Sponsor for the Andy Cox Challenge 2022
RoadPeace is delighted to announce DriveTech as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming high-profile national roads policing event The Andy…
Updated on: 9 March 2022
West Merica Blog – Julian Smith, Chief Inspector of the Operational Policing Unit at West Mercia Police
“West Mercia police provided a high quality service to the next of kin following them suffering a bereavement through a…
Updated on: 8 March 2022
International Women’s Day 2022
To all our members who are: Mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, partners, granddaughters, grandmothers, aunts, cousins and friends, who have suffered…
Updated on: 7 March 2022
New Report: “The Future of Roads Policing”
RoadPeace welcomes the publication of a new report, The Future of Roads Policing, which makes a number of recommendations to…
Updated on: 3 March 2022
CFG Law announced as the second Gold Sponsor for the Andy Cox Challenge 2022
RoadPeace is delighted to announce CFG Law as Gold Sponsor of the upcoming high-profile national roads policing event The Andy…
Updated on: 2 March 2022
RoadPeace is Recruiting!
RoadPeace has an exciting opportunity for an Office and Finance Administrator to join our small staff team in Brixton, South…
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RoadPeace Resilience Building Programme in West Mercia
Thanks to funding from the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, RoadPeace is launching an eight-week online Resilience Building Programme…
Updated on: 24 February 2022
Fundraiser of the Month – February
A big congratulations to Steve Booth for being our first fundraiser of the month for 2022. Steve put on the…
Updated on: 22 February 2022
Working with Ince
Thank you to Ince, a member of our amazing legal panel. Ince is an international professional services firm, offering legal,…
Updated on: 14 February 2022
A Case Study for Local Authorities
RoadPeace and many of its members have long called for improvements to both coroner and bereavement services. Whilst the coroner…
Updated on: 11 February 2022
Jeremy Vine Set To Cycle Alongside Det Chief Supt Cox In The 2022 Andy Cox Challenge
One of the UK’s most popular broadcasters is preparing to demonstrate his passion for tackling road deaths by taking part…
Updated on: 8 February 2022
RoadPeace – 30 years of supporting road crash victims
Today, February 8th 2022, marks the 30th anniversary of RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims. For 30 years…
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Irwin Mitchell And RoadPeace Announce New Partnership
Latest Partnership Will See Law Firm Join The National Charity for Road Crash Victims’ Legal Panel Irwin Mitchell and…
Updated on: 7 February 2022
RoadPeace announces new Chair for 30th anniversary
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair, as the…
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Hugh James announced as first Gold Sponsor for the Andy Cox Challenge 2022
The first Gold Sponsor of a high-profile national roads policing event has been confirmed as law firm, Hugh James. The…
Updated on: 31 January 2022
Will you #RideforRoadPeace at RideLondon 2022?
This year marks RoadPeaces’ 30th Anniversary as the national charity for road crash victims, providing vital support and information to victims…
Updated on: 27 January 2022
Welcoming our new Campaign and Communications Manager
RoadPeace is pleased to welcome the new member of our organization, Sara Battey. It is my great pleasure to…
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Two new silver sponsors confirmed for national event in aid of RoadPeace
Two suppliers to the police safety camera units have pledged their commitment to reducing road deaths and injuries by confirming…
Updated on: 22 January 2022
The Highway Code: The Key Changes
The updates to the Highway Code include: a hierarchy of road users that ensures road users who can do…
Updated on: 21 January 2022
National policing event set to alter public mindsets around road crashes
An event designed to jolt the public into helping to tackle the road death endemic is set to create considerable…
Updated on: 12 January 2022
Determined campaigner Pauline Fielding receives her MBE
A dedicated road safety campaigner has received an MBE from Prince William today (Wednesday 12 January). RoadPeace trustee and…
Updated on: 9 December 2021
Claimsline joins RoadPeace Corporate Partnership Programme
RoadPeace is delighted to announce that Claimsline is the latest company to join our Corporate Partnership Programme. RoadPeace is proud…
Updated on: 8 December 2021
Robbie Fowler backs initiative to educate young drivers about road safety
Liverpool FC legend Robbie Fowler has lent his support to a campaign encouraging road safety awareness amongst young drivers. The…
Updated on: 6 December 2021
Timely tranexamic acid treatment for trauma victims
Dr Ian Roberts is a long standing Patron and Supporter of RoadPeace. He is campaigning for the use of tranexamic…
Updated on: 1 December 2021
How Can We Prevent Teen Driver Deaths? More can be done.
In this guest blog from Dr. James F. Zender, Ph.D., first published on Psychology Today, he explores teen driver deaths…
Updated on: 25 November 2021
Moving forward from a life-changing road incident
Angela McShane, Founder of The Reinvention, shares her thoughts on how to move forward from a life-changing road incident: Over…
Updated on: 23 November 2021
Services across the country mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
On Sunday 21st November people came together across the globe to remember those killed and injured on our roads. RoadPeace…
Updated on: 21 November 2021
RoadPeace online WDR service
Our World Day of Remembrance Service for Road Traffic Victims is now available to watch online. You can view it…
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Mayor of London’s message of support for World Day of Remembrance 2021
Many thanks to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, for his message of support for all those killed and injured…
Updated on: 16 November 2021
RoadPeace West Midlands World Day of Remembrance Service for Road Traffic Victims
You are invited to a Service of Remembrance at 2.30pm, in St Martin in the Bull Ring, B5 5BB The…
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RoadPeace East Midlands World Day of Remembrance Service for Road Traffic Victims
You are invited to a Service of Remembrance at 3.00pm, in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, NN1 3NL in…
Updated on: 12 November 2021
Liverpool World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
You are invited to a Service of Remembrance at 1.30pm, In the Concert Room of St George’s Hall, St…
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RoadPeace is recruiting
RoadPeace has an exciting opportunity for two compassionate individuals to join the team and make a significant difference to our…
Updated on: 9 November 2021
Presentation on E-Scooters at NorthWest Group Meeting
Last week, RoadPeace NorthWest was joined by Inspector Carl McNulty from Merseyside Police, who gave some updates on road policing…
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World Day of Remembrance Services for Road Traffic Victims 2021
There will be a mixture of in person and online services happening this year. All are taking place on Sunday…
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RoadPeace Christmas Cards 2021
Back by popular demand are our Christmas Card designs for 2021. They have all been painted by RoadPeace Chair Cynthia…
Updated on: 1 November 2021
RoadPeace works with Liverpool Football Club Foundation to highlight road danger to North West youngsters
A former LFC and England goalkeeper, emergency services, charities and Merseyside’s Police Commissioner have joined forces to warn young footballers…
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Andy Cox Challenge 2022 – UK’s Roads Policing Chief urges police forces to join together
Chief Constable Jo Shiner, the National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Roads Policing, has written to every force asking them…
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Thompsons Scotland joins the RoadPeace Legal Panel
RoadPeace is delighted to announce a new partner in our mission to provide access to justice for crash victims, with…
Updated on: 26 October 2021
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is held every year on the third Sunday of November. The next…
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RoadPeace is Recruiting – Communications and Campaign Manager
RoadPeace is recruiting a Communications and Campaign Manager to help us reach our target audiences, and to ensure our campaigns…
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DCS Andy Cox launches his 2022 challenge in aid of RoadPeace
Building in the foundations of a hugely successful challenge in 2021, raising over £50k for RoadPeace, the largest amount raised…
Updated on: 13 October 2021
RoadPeace North West Meeting: Discussion with Andy Cox
Last month the RoadPeace North West Group invited DCS Andy Cox to discuss how we can tackle road danger. He…
Updated on: 12 October 2021
APIL Board Vacancy
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) are looking to hire a lay executive committee member to their board. Read…
Updated on: 30 September 2021
A Tale of Two Cities – Blog by John Stewart
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
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DCS Andy Cox podcast
DCS Andy Cox speaks to the road.cc Podcast on the need for widespread culture change on our roads, why he…
Updated on: 11 September 2021
Heartbreak, Hope and a Call for Change
Bereaved families launch a heart-rending collection of their stories and call for road safety changes and improved justice Over 30…
Updated on: 7 September 2021
Met Police Officer sets off on mammoth Land’s End to John O’Groats Cycle ride in aid of RoadPeace
Inspector Rodney Kenny has set off on a huge challenge in aid of RoadPeace; cycling from Lands End to John…
Updated on: 31 August 2021
RoadPeace Liverpool Ceremony of Remembrance
Remembrance of Diana, Princess of Wales and All Road Crash Victims is now available to watch online. You can view…
Updated on: 26 August 2021
Remembrance of Diana, Princess of Wales and All Road Crash Victims
Road crash victims are to be remembered in a special online ceremony filmed in front of the Peace Doves…
Updated on: 25 August 2021
Association of Personal Injury Solicitors (APIL) and CFG Law campaigning on Bereavement Damages
Bereavement damages are insultingly low in England and Wales – less than £16,000. The Ministry of Justice in 2007 stated…
Updated on: 23 August 2021
Exceptional Hardship – Blog by John Stewart
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 17 August 2021
An open letter from RoadPeace President and Founder, Brigitte Chaudhry MBE, on the 125th anniversary of the first British death caused by a motor vehicle driver
Dear RoadPeace members and supporters – dear friends! I am writing to share with all of you, and remind…
Updated on: 14 August 2021
RoadPeace Wood Ceremony of Remembrance
The RoadPeace Wood Ceremony of Remembrance to honour crash victims is now available to watch online. You can view it…
Updated on: 12 August 2021
RoadPeace memorial stone dedicated to crash victims erected at National Memorial Arboretum
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has this week erected a memorial stone at the National Memorial Arboretum…
Updated on: 30 July 2021
RoadPeace welcomes Highway Code changes
The Department for Transport has today 30 July announced that the previously consulted on Highway Code changes will be published…
Updated on: 22 July 2021
Covid-19 Update
The safety and wellbeing of all our members, volunteers and staff is a priority at RoadPeace, and as such we have taken the decision to keep…
Updated on: 13 July 2021
We can make change happen
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 30 June 2021
Police and Crime Plans
Action Vision Zero, 20s Plenty, RoadPeace and a coalition of campaign groups came together to develop a manifesto for the…
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Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill
The Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill currently before parliament has garnered a lot of media attention and sparked the ‘Kill…
Updated on: 29 June 2021
RoadPeace Annual General Meeting 2021
The recording of our 2021 Annual General Meeting can be viewed below:
Updated on: 24 June 2021
Andy Cox to be presented with the RoadPeace Mansoor Chaudhry Award
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox is to be presented with the Mansoor Chaudhry Award at RoadPeace’s 2021 Annual General Meeting,…
Updated on: 16 June 2021
Coroner Inquiry
Recommendations from the Justice Committee’s Coroner Inquiry set to improve experiences of bereaved families On 8 July 2020, the…
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RoadPeace is recruiting
RoadPeace is recruiting for a Victim Care Coordinator, to be based in West Mercia. This role is being advertised on…
Updated on: 12 June 2021
Rural roads
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 10 June 2021
Will you #RunforRoadPeace in 2021?
Will you #RunforRoadPeace in 2021 and help us kick-start our community fundraising after lockdown, helping us to raise much needed funds to…
Updated on: 9 June 2021
RoadPeace’s Annual General Meeting: Friday 25th June – 2.30pm – 4pm
RoadPeace’s Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Friday 25th June from 2.30pm – 4pm. Due to the ongoing…
Updated on: 27 May 2021
Nextbase supporting RoadPeace with Dash Cam giveaway
As one of the Andy Cox 200km Challenge Silver sponsors, Dash Cam producer Nextbase is thrilled to offer a huge…
Updated on: 24 May 2021
Action needed to reduce road death and injury
Senior police officer calls on government to tackle road danger, after completing record-breaking challenge Det Chief Supt Andy Cox,…
Updated on: 22 May 2021
Line of Duty detective’s message of support
Line of Duty detective sends words of encouragement to real-life police officer The Andy Cox 200km got a real boost…
Updated on: 18 May 2021
Thank you #AndyCox200km Challenge corporate sponsors
Corporates have responded to our call to do their bit for road safety by supporting the Andy Cox 200km challenge…
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New media guidelines could make UK roads safer
The UK’s first media reporting guidelines for road collisions are being launched during UN Global Road Safety Week 2021,…
Updated on: 11 May 2021
New Project for West Mercia
Thanks to support from the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, RoadPeace is launching a range of support services for…
Updated on: 10 May 2021
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 29 April 2021
Companies, can you do your bit for safer roads?
Companies, can you do your bit for safer roads? Companies are being urged to show their support for road safety…
Updated on: 19 April 2021
Get involved in the Andy Cox 200km Challenge for Road Safety Week
About the challenge – link is here Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox, Head of Crime at Lincolnshire Police, and the National…
Updated on: 16 April 2021
Join TeamRoadPeace in supporting the CaptainTom100
Join #TeamRoadPeace in supporting the #CaptainTom100 Friday 30 April 2021 would have been Captain Sir Tom’s 101st birthday and the…
Updated on: 14 April 2021
Pedestrian Pavement Deaths
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 12 April 2021
The Grief Trail Project Fundraiser
Join Iris and Sara for a hike to raise funds for RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, and…
Updated on: 24 March 2021
Join our Strava club
RoadPeace now has a club on Strava. Strava is an online platform that allows users to track a variety of exercise activities,…
Updated on: 23 March 2021
Good Grief festival returns
The Good Grief Festival returns online this March (27th and 28th), with a programme of over 40 free events and…
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Welcome to the team – new Membership and Supporter Engagement Coordinator
At the beginning of March, we were delighted to welcome Simon Faulkner to the RoadPeace team. In the role of Membership and…
Updated on: 19 March 2021
Sudden Bereavement Charter
RoadPeace is one of a number of organisations that has signed up to the Sudden Bereavement Charter. The Sudden Bereavement…
Updated on: 17 March 2021
A540 scheme in Neston gets £3m boost
A540 scheme in Neston gets £3m boost A year ago, the Action54Zero group that campaigns for safety measures on Neston’s…
Updated on: 14 March 2021
Welcome to the team – new Support Services Coordinator
At the beginning of February, we were delighted to welcome Roberta Kamara to the RoadPeace team. In the role of…
Updated on: 10 March 2021
The Annual Road Death Pandemic
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late…
Updated on: 5 March 2021
Women Campaigning for Justice
This year, on International Women’s Day, RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, is celebrating decades of tireless work…
Updated on: 25 February 2021
Tyred Campaign Success
On 10th September 2012, Michael Molloy aged 18, Kerry Ogden aged 23 and Colin Daulby aged 63 were killed after…
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New support services for road crash victims in West Mercia
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, is backing RoadPeace to delivering two new support groups that will offer those that…
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London Mayoral Manifesto 2021
RoadPeace have published a manifesto with asks for London mayoral candidates. Elections are this May, delayed from last year due…
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and Main Roads
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 28 January 2021
PACTS Drink Drive Report
The below press release by PACTS on their new report, outlines what more government needs to do to tackle drink…
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PCC Election Campaign
PCC Elections 2021 Act on Road Danger: A Manifesto for Change A coalition of campaign groups have come together to…
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Rebuilding Shattered Lives
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has launched a campaign “Rebuilding Shattered Lives”. The campaign highlights the…
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Policing and Public Trust
A new book, Policing and Public Trust – Exposing the Inner Uniform, by Eccy De Jonge, has been published. …
Updated on: 20 January 2021
Bereaved families and victims of road crashes to receive vital support in West Mercia
Bereaved families and injured victims affected by incidents on the roads will soon benefit from support funded by the PCC….
Updated on: 18 January 2021
People over vehicles in Brussels and Paris
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 30 December 2020
RoadPeace trustee, Pauline Fielding, has received an MBE
Pauline Fielding, has received a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for her contribution to road safety. …
Updated on: 18 December 2020
RoadPeace is recruiting
RoadPeace is recruiting for three new roles to join our small busy team. All three roles are being advertised on…
Updated on: 16 December 2020
New support group for injured victims in South Wales
RoadPeace is excited to be introducing our first ever support group for injured victims in South Wales in January 2021…
Updated on: 14 December 2020
January bereavement hike
Start 2021 with a guided hike along the Brampton Valley Way in Northampton. This easy, flat, 7 mile hike is…
Updated on: 11 December 2020
Fosters joins RoadPeace Legal Panel
We are delighted to welcome Fosters as the latest firm to join our legal panel. Fosters is the first firm…
Updated on: 26 November 2020
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2020
Thank you to everyone who supported, contributed and participated in our activities to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for…
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New support groups for South Wales
RoadPeace is introducing two new support groups for bereaved families and injured victim in South Wales thanks to the support…
Updated on: 25 November 2020
Reducing Road Danger Webinars
Last month RoadPeace held two webinars with Road Danger Reduction Forum. These events built on the experience of initiatives in…
Updated on: 23 November 2020
Streets for children
(Image: Sam Williams @play_future) John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace…
Updated on: 12 November 2020
Liverpool WDR service
A virtual service to remember those who have died or been injured on our roads will be held in Liverpool…
Updated on: 5 November 2020
West Midlands WDR Service
A message from Lucy Harrison and Jane Evans, West Midlands Group Coordinators, about the West Midlands World Day of Remembrance…
Updated on: 29 October 2020
Get involved in WDR
Please get involved in World Day of Remembrance this year to commemorate the lives of the 1.27 million people who…
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Good Grief – A Virtual Festival of Love + Loss
Good Grief – A Virtual Festival of Love + Loss is taking place this weekend from 30th October – 1st…
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RoadPeace Christmas cards
We are excited to share our new Christmas card designs with you. They have all been painted by RoadPeace Chair…
Updated on: 28 October 2020
Partnership with Child Bereavement UK
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, launches partnership with Child Bereavement UK Both charities plan on collaborating…
Updated on: 27 October 2020
Enable Law joins RoadPeace Legal Panel
RoadPeace is delighted to announce that Enable Law is the latest firm to join our legal panel. Enable Law is…
Updated on: 26 October 2020
Radd Seiger joins the Board
Spokesperson for Harry Dunn’s family Radd Seiger joins the Board of RoadPeace, the national crash victims charity Radd will…
Updated on: 23 October 2020
25 years of WDR
World day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is taking place on Sunday 15th November. This year we are commemorating…
Updated on: 22 October 2020
RoadPeace West Midlands thank retiring FLO
RoadPeace West Midlands local group have presented WPC Tracy Herron, FLO for Central Motorway Police Group, with a certificate of appreciation…
Updated on: 24 September 2020
New support group for East Midlands
We are happy to announce that RoadPeace is setting up a new local support group in the East Midlands for…
Updated on: 23 September 2020
Guided hikes for crash victims
RoadPeace is excited to be supporting RoadPeace member Iris Yee in a new venture of running free guided hikes for…
Updated on: 22 September 2020
But do they reduce danger?
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 7 September 2020
CLOCS works
RoadPeace has launched a campaign to get local authorities to sign up to CLOCS and reduce the risk that construction…
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Vote For RoadPeace This September
Vote For RoadPeace This September in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll This September, we have teamed up with…
Updated on: 3 September 2020
Have your say: Roads Policing
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has opened a survey for the public, to understand perception of roads policing…
Updated on: 2 September 2020
Grief campaign
A thought-provoking animation film has been launched to highlight the impact of grief and the support that is available in…
Updated on: 27 August 2020
When A Car’s A Weapon of Choice
Doug Carnegie, ex-editor of Crimewatch has written this piece for RoadPeace. He is in this case acting as a McKenzie…
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Lockdown denies victims support and justice
Lockdown denies crash victims access to rehabilitation and justice Victims and personal injury solicitors report how lockdown has negatively impacted…
Updated on: 18 August 2020
August 31st Ceremony of Remembrance
In Memoriam: The RoadPeace monument at St George’s Hall in Liverpool FAMILIES whose lives have been affected by road…
Updated on: 15 August 2020
Justice for crash victims webinar
Many thanks to all who attended Our 14 August Justice for Crash Victims Webinar and a huge thank you to our…
Updated on: 13 August 2020
IPPR injury prevention report
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is calling on the Government to reduce car use by expanding and electrifying…
Updated on: 10 August 2020
Crash victims remembered in online service
‘This is not the way that things were supposed to be – but I am so thankful for the life…
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A history of opposition to road safety measures
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 29 July 2020
RoadPeace Wood Ceremony of Remembrance moves online
This year the August National Road Victim Month Ceremony of Remembrance for crash victims, usually held at the RoadPeace Wood…
Updated on: 15 July 2020
Osbornes joins RoadPeace legal panel
RoadPeace is delighted to announce that Osbornes Law is the latest firm to join the legal panel. Osbornes Law is…
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Terror on our roads
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 13 July 2020
New information guides for road crash victims in London
RoadPeace knows all too well that the suddenness and unexpected nature of a road crash can leave victims both physically…
Updated on: 6 July 2020
Healthy Streets Scorecard
Progress on making London’s streets healthy and safe far too slow to meet Mayor’s own targets, say transport campaigners as…
Updated on: 1 July 2020
Oliver & Co joins RoadPeace legal panel
RoadPeace is pleased to announce that law firm Oliver & Co Solicitors is the latest member to join the legal…
Updated on: 29 June 2020
Supporting a friend after a road death
When someone you know has been suddenly bereaved it can be hard to know what to do or say. They…
Updated on: 25 June 2020
Graduated Driving License
Would your loved one’s death have been prevented if government had introduced Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) back in 2014? …
Updated on: 24 June 2020
Speed limiters
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 11 June 2020
VRU Training for HGV Drivers
Fleet Source hails vital step forward from DVSA on Vulnerable Road User training Leading driver training provider Fleet Source has…
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Hugh James joins RoadPeace Legal Panel
RoadPeace is delighted to welcome the law firm Hugh James as the newest member to the RoadPeace Legal Panel member….
Updated on: 28 May 2020
Dominic Cummings
We at RoadPeace are reeling from the comments made by Michael Gove and Dominic Cummings’ actions. The news broke earlier…
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Victims’ Code Consultation
The consultation on the Victims’ Code of Practice closes at midnight tonight. It’s a real opportunity to improve the way…
Updated on: 18 May 2020
RoadPeace AGM
Our AGM is taking place as planned on Friday 19th June at 3pm, but online via Zoom. We hope you…
Updated on: 13 May 2020
Cars and lockdown
John Stewart (who is a key campaigner for the Stop Heathrow’s 3rd runway campaign) became RoadPeace Chair in late 1996….
Updated on: 7 May 2020
Preventing Future Death reports analysis shows more needs to be done to prevent road death
RoadPeace members Nicole and Chris Taylor have recently produced a detailed analysis of the Preventing Future Death reports (PFDs) issued…
Updated on: 5 May 2020
Team Townend Challenge goes online
Unfortunately, the 10th Team Townend Challenge which was planned for this weekend has been postponed until 24th April 2021. However,…
Updated on: 30 April 2020
Managing stress and anxiety during lockdown
During this challenging time, we are aware that those who were already struggling to cope with life after a road…
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Message of support from RoadPeace West Midlands
During these unprecedented times, RoadPeace understands the challenges road crash victims are facing as they are left isolated from their…
Updated on: 22 April 2020
Support RoadPeace in The 2.6 Challenge
RoadPeace is joining with charities across the nation to take part in a new campaign to raise vital funds to help…
Updated on: 14 April 2020
“I wanted to become a befriender so that I can help others”
Alex is one of our injured befrienders – he provides invaluable support to people who have been injured in a…
Updated on: 8 April 2020
NGOs Road Safety Statement
GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF NGOs FOR ROAD SAFETY COVID-19 NGO ROAD SAFETY STATEMENT: We stand in unity with our citizens and…
Updated on: 23 March 2020
RoadPeace Covid-19 update
In these worrying and uncertain times, we wanted to let you know that RoadPeace is still here for you to…
Updated on: 19 March 2020
Fundraiser of the month – Team Ride London
As a charity RoadPeace relies on the amazing efforts of so many people who raise money to fund our vital…
Updated on: 18 March 2020
Merseyside campaign success
Cheshire West and Chester Council and the campaign group for safety on the A540, Action45Zero, are working together on design…
Updated on: 16 March 2020
Ongoing RoadPeace support
We just wanted to let you know that we’re still operating as usual here at RoadPeace. If you need support,…
Updated on: 8 March 2020
Women for Worldwide Peace on the Roads
In March 2005, RoadPeace launched its “Women for Worldwide Peace on the Roads” campaign. Women around the world…
Updated on: 3 March 2020
Fleet Source and RoadPeace launch partnership to reduce road danger
Leading driver training provider Fleet Source has partnered with RoadPeace to help boost the national charity’s campaign to reduce road…
Updated on: 26 February 2020
London Mayoral Manifesto
As part of RoadPeace’s London Traffic Justice project, we have published a manifesto with asks for London mayoral candidates. Elections…
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Traffic Reduction
RoadPeace member and campaigner for 20s Plenty, Anna Semlyen, talks about the importance of traffic reduction and how it impacts…
Updated on: 20 February 2020
Fundraiser of the month – Peter Haycock
As a charity RoadPeace relies on the amazing efforts of so many people who raise money to fund our vital…
Updated on: 18 February 2020
Claire’s campaign against Smart Motorways
RoadPeace members are part of a community determined to make a difference. Many of our members have been directly affected…
Updated on: 17 February 2020
Pedestrian pavement deaths
548 pedestrians were killed by drivers in the supposed safe haven of pavements or verges in the last…
Updated on: 30 January 2020
Victims’ voice highlights the need for RoadPeace
RoadPeace has today launched a new film with powerful testimonies from RoadPeace members Ciara, Cynthia, Joyce and Craig, Peter and…
Updated on: 20 January 2020
Fundraiser of the month – Kerry Copperthwaite
As a charity RoadPeace relies on the amazing efforts of so many people who raise money for us to fund…
Updated on: 15 January 2020
A speech to remember
Last November, MP Preet Kaur Gill spoke at RoadPeace West Midlands’ World Day of Remembrance service. The event was an…
Updated on: 9 January 2020
#ReadyfortheRoad
RoadPeace member, Neha Santasalo, launches #ReadyfortheRoad initiative to encourage safer winter driving in partnership with the Met. “I think…
Updated on: 2 December 2019
Coping with anniversaries and special occasions
#NationalGriefAwarenessWeek It’s #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek and with holidays like Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching it can be a daunting time, leaving bereaved…
Updated on: 28 November 2019
World Day of Remembrance 2019
Sunday 17th November marked the World Day of Remembrance for Crash Victims. Services up and down the country were held…
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Election manifestos: Victims’ Law, Vision Zero and more
The parties have released their manifestos ahead of the general election on December 12th, and RoadPeace has analysed the Labour,…
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New Coroner’s Guidelines on Second Post Mortems
RoadPeace members bereaved by road crashes campaign successfully to end the ‘awful suffering’ caused by second post-mortems Lucy Harrison…
Updated on: 26 November 2019
A Cold Christmas
L to R: Ray’s grandfather (Fred), Ray, Ray’s grandmother (Kitty), Ray’s mother (Margaret) and sister (Susan) during their last year…
Updated on: 19 November 2019
People’s Declaration: #CommitToAct with us
Our friends at the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety have launched the People’s Declaration. Every 24 seconds — about…
Updated on: 13 November 2019
ROWTATE study to support injured victims
Have you had a serious injury? Can you help shape a study looking at how best to support people who…
Updated on: 6 November 2019
Befriender Group Supervision
Last Wednesday, we held our Befriender group supervision at the Slater and Gordon offices in London. Slater & Gordon kindly…
Updated on: 4 November 2019
RoadPeace Cup raises road safety awareness among young people
Pictured above – Glenavon JFC from The Wirral won the RoadPeace Cup. Dozens of young footballers from Merseyside, Wales and…
Updated on: 31 October 2019
Safer lorries for London
RoadPeace are thrilled that Transport for London and the Mayor have launched their Direct Vision Standard Safety Permit Scheme. In…
Updated on: 26 October 2019
RoadPeace North East launches pedestrian safety film
A unique film which has elements in “virtual reality” has been launched by the RoadPeace North East local group following…
Updated on: 15 October 2019
Justice done?
“Used vehicle as a weapon” This is how the judge described the actions of Mr. Choonka at his sentencing yesterday….
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Life saving TXA
Great news has just been published. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been proven effective at reducing deaths from head injuries by…
Updated on: 11 October 2019
A plea to Anne Sacoolas from bereaved families
Please do the right thing. The wife of a US diplomat Anne Sacoolas has left the country after she was involved…
Updated on: 26 September 2019
Project Edward highlights the importance of traffic policing
Thursday 26 September is 2019’s day of action for Project EDWARD – European Day Without A Road Death. A Europe-wide…
Updated on: 25 September 2019
Crash victims now represented on MoJ’s Victims’ Panel
RoadPeace’s Campaign Coordinator, Victoria Lebrec, has been selected to represent crash victims on the Ministry of Justice’s Victims’ Panel. This…
Updated on: 20 September 2019
Stop Killing Our Children
Last night, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) launched their film Stop Killing Our Children. This film, crowd funded by concerned…
Updated on: 13 September 2019
FLO Conference
RoadPeace were really pleased to be at this years FLO Conference – the national policing family liaison professional development event…
Updated on: 4 September 2019
Road crash victims remembered in special ceremony
Over 100 people attended a special remembrance service in the Lady Chapel of Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral (Sat 31 August) to…
Updated on: 29 August 2019
Consultation on Victims’ Code
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on what it should include its consultation on the Victims Code later in the year….
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Novice drivers
Key points Graduated driver licensing should be introduced Investigation into fatal and near fatal crashes involving novice drivers should include…
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More on mobile phones
Nothing accidental about using a mobile phone whilst driving So the House of Commons Transport Committee has reported back on…
Updated on: 19 August 2019
Action 540 aims to make Neston’s highway safer
Following the news that road deaths in Cheshire have more than doubled since 2017, Action 540 aims to make Neston’s…
Updated on: 13 August 2019
Under 15s football team ‘extremely proud’ to wear RoadPeace logo on kit
A junior football team will be wearing the RoadPeace logo on their shirts for the 2019/20 football season. The L4…
Updated on: 9 August 2019
Vote for RoadPeace this August in the My Favourite Voucher Codes Charity Poll
RoadPeace fight for justice for road crash victims while also providing support and information to those seriously injured or bereaved…
Updated on: 25 July 2019
Victims speak about road trauma during Vision Zero week
It has been one year since Transport for London (TfL) launched their Vision Zero action plan – a strategy to…
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Road death statistics ‘unacceptably high’ in 2018
• 1,782 killed on Britain’s roads in 2018 • Down 1% from 2017, but up 4% since 2013 • RoadPeace…
Updated on: 23 July 2019
DfT Road Safety Statement: Some good, more bad
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) new 2019 Road Safety Statement contains a two year action plan with 74 actions. Launched…
Updated on: 22 July 2019
New London Boroughs Healthy Streets Scorecard
A Healthy Street is a safer street. But Healthy Streets don’t deliver themselves. The Mayor of London is committed to…
Updated on: 19 July 2019
RoadPeace remembers crash victims during August National Road Victim Month
This August, RoadPeace is inviting families to remember loved ones killed on our roads at the annual RoadPeace Wood service…
Updated on: 8 July 2019
RoadPeace calls for greater use of lifetime driving bans, as well as shorter bans
Only five drivers given lifetime driving bans in 2018 54% fewer driving bans (of all lengths of duration) given since…
Updated on: 27 June 2019
Wife bereaved by road crash urges others to register for organ donation
RoadPeace member, Nichola Bond, tells the story of her husband Ian’s death, and how out of the tragedy he saved…
Updated on: 25 June 2019
RoadPeace helps health professionals understand the trauma of road crashes
The vital work of RoadPeace has been highlighted in an informative article aimed at helping nurses support patients and families…
Updated on: 22 June 2019
25 years on: Is it still Traffic before People on the A540 in Neston?
Remembering Andrew Fielding are (left to right) Cllr Bob Rudd (Chair of Cheshire West and Chester Council -CWaC), Justin Madders…
Updated on: 21 June 2019
Victims’ voice highlights need for Vision Zero at RoadPeace AGM
Thank you to everyone who contributed or attended our recent AGM and members’ gathering. It was a privilege to update…
Updated on: 31 May 2019
RoadPeace AGM and members’ gathering
RoadPeace will be holding its 2019 Annual General Meeting and members’gathering on Friday 21st June. Our AGM is a great…
Updated on: 30 May 2019
Concern over huge decrease in prosecutions for Causing death by driving
Prosecutions for Causing death by driving offences down 18% in 2018 from 2017 Disturbingly, 7% of drivers convicted of causing…
Updated on: 29 May 2019
Nominate RoadPeace for the 2019 Helpline Awards
‘I don’t know where I would be if RoadPeace was not there to support me through this’ Bereaved mother It…
Updated on: 23 May 2019
RoadPeace Exhibit at RCN Congress
This week the Royal College of Nursing Congress has been taking place in Liverpool with RoadPeace attending as an exhibitor….
Updated on: 22 May 2019
Brigade Electronics renews sponsorship
Commercial vehicle safety experts Brigade Electronics has renewed its corporate sponsorship of RoadPeace. Brigade’s support includes a £5,000 donation that…
Updated on: 24 April 2019
Fundraisers going above and beyond
As a charity RoadPeace relies on the amazing efforts of so many people who raise money for us to fund…
Updated on: 19 April 2019
Sanctions for drivers using mobile phones decreasing…
…and vary widely by police region. The week the National Police Chief Council (NPCC) launches their crackdown on mobile phone…
Updated on: 15 April 2019
Victims Voice raised in Global Road Safety
The International Road Victims Partnership (IRVP) has been accepted into the UN Road Safety Collaboration, a multi-disciplinary consultative group which…
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Befriender group supervision
At the beginning of April, we hosted our first group supervision of 2019. Our group supervisions are an opportunity for…
Updated on: 4 April 2019
Infrequent and inconsistent traffic law enforcement across London
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has today published a review looking at traffic law enforcement across London….
Updated on: 27 March 2019
Speed limiters coming and welcomed
From 2022, all new cars sold in the UK and the EU are to be fitted with speed limiters. This…
Updated on: 26 March 2019
Crash victims call for safety measures on Old Street
RoadPeace campaign coordinator, Victoria Lebrec, took part in a protest on Tuesday 19 March on Old Street, London. The…
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Meet a RoadPeace befriender
Our members tell us time and time again how helpful it can be to speak to someone’s who’s been there…
Updated on: 25 March 2019
Review of Victim’s Code of Practice welcomed
Claire Waxman, London’s first Victim Commissioner (LVC), has published her review of the Victim’s Code – examining how (and if)…
Updated on: 28 February 2019
London’s reported road death low welcomed
21 fewer people were reported killed in London crashes in 2018, compared to 2017. This is welcome news and a…
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Smart Justice needs to work for road crime victims
Last week, Justice Secretary David Gauke called for a “fresh conversation, a national debate about what justice, including punishment, should…
Updated on: 26 February 2019
Hodge Jones & Allen Joins RoadPeace’s Legal Panel
National law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has teamed up with RoadPeace and has joined the charity’s legal panel. As…
Updated on: 22 February 2019
Using the power of football for Road Safety Awareness
Today (Friday 22 February 2019), the LFC Foundation, the official charity of Liverpool Football Club, hosted a Road Safety Awareness…
Updated on: 18 February 2019
Road crash victims advocate for Vision Zero
RoadPeace have been working with Transport for London (TfL) on its Vision Zero strategy to eradicate road deaths and serious…
Updated on: 15 February 2019
Removing unsafe drivers from our roads
Opinion piece by Amy Aeron-Thomas RoadPeace responds to news that Prince Philip has agreed to give up his driving…
Updated on: 11 February 2019
RoadPeace Chair receives lifetime achievement award
RoadPeace chair Cynthia Barlow has received a lifetime achievement award for her tireless campaigning to reduce lorry danger. The award…
Updated on: 29 November 2018
World Day of Remembrance 2018
November 18th was the 25th anniversary of the World Day of Remembrance for road crash victims. Over twenty services were…
Updated on: 9 November 2018
RoadPeace welcomes new partner Scrap Car Comparison
To mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, RoadPeace is delighted to have partnered up with a…
Updated on: 24 October 2018
“Roads have stories”
The theme for this year’s World Day of Remembrance is “Roads have stories” And it’s certainly true that those stories…
Updated on: 12 September 2018
Community Speed Watch
We’re pleased to hear at RoadPeace that Merseyside Police are introducing a Community Speed Watch Scheme. Details for which can…
Updated on: 5 September 2018
RoadPeace welcomes Birchall Blackburn to the legal panel
RoadPeace has announced today that serious injury specialist Birchall Blackburn Law will be joining the RoadPeace Legal Panel. The panel…
Updated on: 3 September 2018
Legal panel members take on the Six Peaks Challenge for RoadPeace
As part of a daring plan to raise money for RoadPeace (and amputee charity, Limbless Association) a team of eight…
Updated on: 30 August 2018
Liverpool honours crash victims
RoadPeace is paying a poignant tribute to victims of road crashes everywhere this Friday in Liverpool with a special service…
Updated on: 20 August 2018
Death by Careless Driving – Ten Years On
Ten years ago on 18 August 2008 the charge Causing Death by Careless Driving was introduced. By 2017, it had…
Updated on: 15 August 2018
Road crash victims remember dead
August is National Road Victim Month. To date over 500,000 people have been killed on the roads in Great Britain…
Updated on: 14 August 2018
Disappointment as DfT focuses on cycling offences
A new survey investigating the long term effects of road crashes has found that 77% victims do not feel that…
Updated on: 25 July 2018
Landmark London Vision Zero launched
London is now leading the way not just on reducing road danger, but also on ensuring justice and support for…
Updated on: 13 June 2018
RoadPeace calls for Healthy Streets and Healthy Justice for London
RoadPeace calls for Healthy Streets and Healthy Justice for London RoadPeace, the national charity supporting road crash victims launches its…
Updated on: 14 May 2018
CEMEX UK & RoadPeace join forces to make construction lorries safer
We’re proud and excited to announce that today we are launching a film we made with CEMEX UK, encouraging other…
Updated on: 10 May 2018
RoadPeace Annual General Meeting
RoadPeace will be holding its Annual General Meeting and Members’ Gathering on Friday 22nd June at 3.00pm. Members and supporters…
Updated on: 22 February 2018
How the justice system fails cyclists
Last week a spotlight was shone on the failings of the justice system when cyclists are killed and seriously injured…
Updated on: 15 February 2018
Your ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card
Here RoadPeace member Viv Craske shares an update from her fight for justice for her brother. He was killed by…
Updated on: 31 January 2018
Limited learning from Lucia Ciccioli’s inquest
Direct Vision Standards (DVS) for lorries cannot come soon enough. The week the consultation on the introduction of DVS for…
Updated on: 25 January 2018
RoadPeace teams up with new corporate partner Moore Blatch
RoadPeace and national law firm Moore Blatch have today announced a new partnership which will see Moore Blatch join RoadPeace’s…
Updated on: 19 January 2018
Fixation on fixies not helpful.
Another death involving a lorry, another inquest failing to prevent future deaths. We must do better. This week the inquest…
Updated on: 18 December 2017
Highlights from 2017
A review of 2017, with 25 highlights to commemorate our 25th anniversary year
Updated on: 15 November 2017
Work With Us – London Traffic Justice (LTJ) Campaign Coordinator role
Adults living in the most deprived areas of London face injury risks that are 2.9 times higher than in the…
Updated on: 8 November 2017
Let there Be Light: important advances in reporting of traffic enforcement.
In its Lawless Roads report of May this year, one of the problems highlighted by RoadPeace was the lack of…
Updated on: 24 October 2017
Progress with the Ministry of Justice?
So the MoJ has reported on its proposals for penalties for causing death and serious injury by driving. There were…
Updated on: 21 September 2017
Review of cycle safety law could delay attention to wider issues.
So the government has announced an urgent review of cycle safety. This comes after the appeal by Matthew Briggs, the…
Updated on: 20 July 2017
20mph: fake news is everywhere
At the end of August, it will be 20 years since the death of Princess Diana in a crash in…
Updated on: 29 June 2017
Crash victims failed by Queen’s Speech
Road crash victims fared particularly badly last week with the Queen’s speech. Sadly once again it appears that savings to…
Updated on: 19 May 2017
MoJ reports Causing death by driving convictions increase by over 30% in 2016
According to the Ministry of Justice’s just published statistics, 419 drivers were convicted of causing a death in England and…
Updated on: 3 April 2017
Driving bans—why the decline?
When you talk about a punishment that fits the crime, there is probably no better example of this than a…
Updated on: 23 March 2017
Need for a national collision investigation branch
Now is the time for a national and independent Road Collision Investigation Branch. So says PACTS who organised yesterday’s conference…
Updated on: 25 January 2017
Fine changes with sentencing guidelines
The new Magistrates Sentencing Guidelines contain two welcomed changes. First, drivers whose excess speed puts them in the highest sentencing…
Updated on: 20 December 2016
MoJ proposals revictimise crash victims
Fair compensation for road crash victims–this should not be too much to ask for road crash victims–given the state had…
Updated on: 4 December 2016
Longer prison sentences for the worst welcomed but more reform is needed
Finally, the government is to consult on driving offences. Over 4000 have been killed on our roads in the 31…
Updated on: 20 November 2016
Justice and the World Day of Remembrance
Today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The theme this year is “Vital post-crash actions: Medical…
Updated on: 19 October 2016
The Forgotten Victims
Guest blog by RoadPeace member May Hamilton, bereaved after her husband was killed while cycling when a driver opened their…
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Fraud v. Whiplash
For the moment George Osborne’s reforms for whiplash injuries have been set aside by the government; however, the discussion around…
Updated on: 7 September 2016
Why not manslaughter?
For over two decades, RoadPeace has campaigned for manslaughter to apply to all culpable road deaths. We have argued, that…
Updated on: 11 May 2016
Global Road Safety Decade –half over but still no justice
Today marks the halfway point of the UN Decade of Action on Road Safety. Launched on 11 May 2011, the…
Updated on: 5 May 2016
Legacy and lessons from Hillsborough
As a victims’ charity founded by the bereaved, RoadPeace is more familiar with loss and struggle than celebration. But the…
Updated on: 15 April 2016
Justice and juries
Too frequently, RoadPeace has seen juries allow law-breaking drivers to walk free despite overwhelming evidence. Their willingness to over-identify with…
Updated on: 11 March 2016
Cycling too dangerous? Our justice system shares the blame
So 70% of parents think cycling in London is too dangerous. With this week’s acquittal of Aslan Khayardi, you can…
Updated on: 15 November 2015
Remembering road deaths and crime
Today on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, we remember those killed in crashes. These are violent,…
Updated on: 6 August 2015
Government moves towards ending the discrimination against road crash victims
Ending the discrimination against road crash victims has been a longstanding call for RoadPeace. And for good reason. Victims of…
Updated on: 13 May 2014
Are victims really at the heart of the system?
If bereaved families were really at the heart of the coroner system, would they need to be told? A new…
Updated on: 17 November 2013
Prevention not blame
No one, least of all the Mayor, should be talking about blame in relation to the recent scandal of cyclist…
Updated on: 21 October 2013
Coroners taking action
Last week was unusual. It is very rare for coroners to hear two road deaths back to back, particularly with…
Updated on: 19 September 2013
No Justice for Hope
Our criminal justice system has failed Hope, failed her family and failed to treat danger on the road seriously. And…
Updated on: 5 June 2013
Remembering Marie and the need for civil justice
Five years ago on June 4th, Marie Vesco was cycling to an anti-arms protest in Brighton. But her mission of…
Updated on: 18 January 2013
Even natural deaths are devastating. Those bereaved by crashes deserve better.
My mother died last week. As deaths go, this was a “good one”. It came at the end of a…
Updated on: 17 January 2013
The War on Britain’s Roads
In December BBC1 aired the documentary The War on Britain’s Roads, which promised to ‘parachute the viewer into the middle…
Updated on: 13 December 2012
Complacency kills – Police, CPS and Coroners
An accident is something unexpected and unintended. Often, it cannot be avoided, and does not result in the individual responsible…
Updated on: 15 October 2012
Inquests: road death verdict needed now more than ever
It appears that being killed by a drunk or speeding driver does not qualify for an unlawful killing verdict, at…
Updated on: 29 September 2012
Traffic justice under review: good news about Bad Driving?
Yesterday the CPS launched a consultation on Driving Offences. They have combined their Policy and their more detailed Guidance on…
Updated on: 3 August 2012
If road crime was treated as real crime, we’d ban blindspots and dangerous drivers
While much of Britain was celebrating Bradley Wiggins win gold on Wednesday, a much sadder scenario was unfolding just a…
Updated on: 28 June 2012
Cyclists beware! There is no justice
Eighteen months ago, Christian and Niggy Townend were out cycling when they were run over from behind by a coach…