In a modern 24/7 society denying drivers the use of roads for spurious reasons is unacceptable.The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has become increasingly concerned…
Alister Watt19th September 2019
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,…
Alister Watt15th August 2019
There has been much hysteria about hands free phone use in the media. Whilst we are being presented with much evidence of phone use being…
Alister Watt14th August 2019
The Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) has launched a campaign against blanket 20 MPH speed limits under the name “ABD 20's Senseless” – see www.abd20senseless.org…
Alister Watt12th 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.…
Alister Watt6th 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…
Alister Watt10th 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…
Alister Watt28th 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'…
Alister Watt7th June 2019
Important information for British journalists, policymakers and drivers faced with ULEZ zones. German regional public broadcaster NDR (Northern German Broadcasting) has made a film investigating…
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…
Alister Watt26th 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…
Alister Watt19th 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…
Alister Watt19th 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…
Alister Watt14th 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…
Alister Watt14th 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…
Alister Watt1st 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…
Alister Watt16th 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…
Alister Watt10th 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)…
Alister Watt10th April 2019
