Ninety-six per cent of delegates who attended the FORS-funded FORS Professional Safe Urban Driving (SUD) and Van Smart (VS) courses in 2021 stated in a recent survey that the training had positively changed their attitudes towards vulnerable road users (VRUs). In addition to this positive feedback, ninety-four per cent of delegates indicated that their understanding … Read more

The Department for Transport has announced that it will continue to work towards implementing a trial of 48 tonne vehicles for intermodal journeys within Great Britain. This decision is in response to the heavier intermodal freight trial consultation and subsequent discussions with the Welsh and Scottish governments. The standard maximum laden weight for six-axle articulated … Read more

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the reduction of speed limits in residential areas to 20mph in an effort to create safer roads. Although the new limits will mostly affect residential areas, roads regularly used for active travel will also be included. The Welsh government believes that reducing the speed limits could: Reduce … Read more

FORS has reported record numbers of Gold and Silver members Gold membership has exceeded 320, while the number of Silver-accredited members stands at 1,650 Growth is a positive sign ahead of version 6 of the FORS Standard being published later this year for implementation in July 2022 It’s not just Team GB that has been … Read more