Road Safety

UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a driver’s guide

Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.

How to drive safely in heavy rain

Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous, with stopping distances twice those on dry roads. Read our advice guide to stay safer in wet weather.

How to drive safely on ice and snow

Our straightforward tips could keep you safe when driving in cold conditions, including on ice- and snow-covered roads.

Revealed: the most common types of car crash in 2025

New research by the AA reveals the most frequent types of traffic collisions reported during the last 12 months.

Men spend twice as much on speeding fines than women

A new survey shows that 21 percent of male drivers in the UK paid more than £1,000 in speeding fines during the past year.

82% of drivers worry about being dazzled by bright headlights

As winter approaches, more than 80 percent of drivers are concerned about the brightness of modern vehicle headlights.

Most UK drivers still don’t know how to use fog lights

New research finds that almost two thirds of British drivers use their fog lights incorrectly, which could result in a £1,000 fine.

How to use the emergency refuge areas on smart motorways

Emergency refuge areas provide a safe haven for stranded vehicles on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder. We explain how to use them.

How to pull over safely for emergency vehicles

Driving with blue lights and sirens makes the emergency services exempt from some rules of the Highway Code. We explain how to help them.

Two thirds say driving should be on the school curriculum

A new survey has found widespread support for adding driving to the school curriculum, in an effort to improve road safety.