Neil Greig, Director of IAM Policy and Research, said: "The Committee has been courageous in pointing out where the UK is failing on road safety. Sustaining success in reducing casualties requires 'joined up' action and consistent funding by key government departments. Critically, we must focus on where the biggest reductions in death and injury can be achieved by implementing improvements in infrastructure that deliver sustainable accident reductions."

"Planning to reduce deaths and injury requires a clear vision and reliable data. On both counts the Committee shows that much needs to be done to involve the general population in target setting and to highlight the complex human failings that lead to crashes. 

"Simplistic solutions based on the assumption that speeding causes most crashes have skewed policy for years and may have led to an over reliance on safety cameras, and on penalties rather than deterrence. The proposed British Road Safety Survey, Road Safety Commission and road crash investigation body must help to harness the appropriate resources and focus effort where they will be most effective. Consistent enforcement and a long-term commitment to improve driving and motorcycling skills must underpin the government's next road safety targets," added Mr Greig.

 
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