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ArticleMay 19, 2026

1000 Miglia Earns ISO 39001 Road Safety Milestone Achieved

The world of historic motoring has long celebrated elegance, endurance and engineering heritage, but for 1000 Miglia Srl, those values now sit alongside a more contemporary benchmark: certified road safety excellence. Wi
Ukroadsafetygroupsrenewpushforgdlreform
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ArticleMay 11, 2026

UK Road Safety Groups Renew Push for GDL Reform

The pressure is mounting on UK policymakers to introduce graduated driver licensing (GDL), as road safety experts prepare to gather at Young Driver Focus 2026 in London on 13 May. Hosted at the RAC Club and headlined by
Fuel savingmythsthatwastemoneyandrisksafetyexposed
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ArticleApril 20, 2026

Fuel-Saving Myths That Waste Money and Risk Safety Exposed

With fuel prices continuing to bite into household and business budgets, many drivers are actively searching for ways to stretch every litre further. But according to road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring A
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ArticleApril 16, 2026

Fleet Safety Awards 2026 Open for South Africa Entries

South Africa’s leading road safety recognition platform has officially opened entries for 2026, marking the return of the Fleet Safety Awards for its fifth consecutive year. What began in 2022 as a focused industry initi
Cameras Catch Drivers Out on Simple Road Errors
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ArticleFebruary 16, 2026

Cameras Catch Drivers Out on Simple Road Errors

As councils expand the use of enforcement cameras across busy town and city centres, thousands of drivers are finding themselves penalised for avoidable mistakes. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to refresh their understanding of key road signs and markings to avoid fines, reduce congestion and improve safety. Since May […]

CUPRA Drives Road Safety Forward with All-Electric Line-Up and Smart Data
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ArticleJanuary 27, 2026

CUPRA Drives Road Safety Forward with All-Electric Line-Up and Smart Data

Milton Keynes, 27 January 2026 – CUPRA is taking a bold step toward safer roads across Europe by leveraging its all-electric vehicle line-up in a Volkswagen Group-wide initiative designed to optimise driver assistance systems. Through innovative use of real-world traffic and vehicle data, the brand aims to enhance automated driving functions, improve road safety, and […]

Physics Doesn’t Compromise – Neither Should Your Driving
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ArticleJanuary 27, 2026

Physics Doesn’t Compromise – Neither Should Your Driving

27 January 2026 – South Africa’s road safety crisis is no longer defined by isolated incidents. Every day, a pattern of preventable risk plays out on the country’s roads, shaping a reality that is both predictable and tragic. CTU, a specialist transport insurer working closely with taxi owners, bus operators, fleet managers and commercial vehicle […]

CTU: Road Rules Exist Because Physics Does Not Negotiate
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ArticleJanuary 27, 2026

CTU: Road Rules Exist Because Physics Does Not Negotiate

South Africa’s road safety crisis is no longer a series of isolated incidents. It is a daily pattern of preventable risk, with consequences that touch every commuter, fleet operator, and pedestrian. CTU, a specialist transport insurer with a front-row view of South Africa’s roads, draws attention to the shared responsibility that underpins safe driving—from taxis […]

Prepare, Don’t Panic: Reacting to Imminent Head-On Collisions
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ArticleJanuary 26, 2026

Prepare, Don’t Panic: Reacting to Imminent Head-On Collisions

The release of dashcam footage from the Vanderbijlpark crash that claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren has reignited painful questions about road safety, responsibility and preparedness. Beyond the speculation surrounding the footage itself lies a far more confronting issue. If you were in that position, facing an imminent head-on collision, would you know what to […]

Festive Season Road Safety Gains Highlight Progress, but Vehicle Fitness Remains a Critical Blind Spot
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ArticleJanuary 16, 2026

Festive Season Road Safety Gains Highlight Progress, but Vehicle Fitness Remains a Critical Blind Spot

South Africa’s roads saw a modest but welcome improvement over the 2025/26 festive season, with preliminary data revealing a five percent reduction in fatalities and crashes. The Vehicle Testing Association (VTA), a key constituent of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has cautiously welcomed these results, while emphasizing that the loss of 1 427 lives […]

A new chapter in everyday road safety
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ArticleJanuary 16, 2026

A new chapter in everyday road safety

Driver assistance systems have quietly become one of the most influential safety innovations of the modern automotive era. They do not announce themselves with dramatic styling or headline horsepower figures, yet they shape thousands of micro-decisions every time a vehicle merges, brakes or navigates a crowded street. Now, Volkswagen Group is preparing to take the […]

MasterDrive Drives Road Safety Momentum into 2026
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ArticleJanuary 15, 2026

MasterDrive Drives Road Safety Momentum into 2026

As South African organisations return from the festive season, MasterDrive is ready to hit the ground running, supporting businesses with their road safety and driver training initiatives throughout 2026. Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, says the organisation is entering the new year with strong momentum. “We are looking forward to building on the foundation we […]