News

06/23/2010

The number of deaths on Britain's roads in decline

The wider road safety community and the public should take credit for the 12% drop road deaths announced today. Figures for the number of people killed in road accidents reported to the police in 2009, published today, reveal that the number ...

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06/21/2010

Charting the Future of Urban Mobility in Istanbul

Vodafone headquarters in Istanbul provided the venue this week for the second of two city workshops for the SUM 2040 Urban Futures project which is co-sponsored by the FIA Foundation.  The study – which is being undertaken by the Forum ...

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06/18/2010

FIA Foundation extends co-operation with the World Bank

The FIA Foundation has extended its current co-operation agreement with the World Bank Global Road Safety Facility until 2012. The Foundation’s Director General David Ward, visited Washington on June 18th to co-sign the agreement with Marc Juhel, the World Bank’s ...

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06/17/2010

How often do you check your tyres?

12% of UK drivers have never checked their tyres for tread depth!Tyres are arguably the most important safety component on a car and yet 1 in 5 drivers have admitted that they have only occasionally checked the tread depth of ...

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06/16/2010

Northgate Vehicle Hire receives International Health & Safety Award

Driving for Better Business champion Northgate Vehicle Hire, has gained another prestigious international safety award, inrecognition for its exceptional health and safety standards.The company was recently awarded an Occupational Health & Safety Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention ...

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