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Two bereaved mothers have bravely shared their experiences of losing teenage sons in road crashes in a powerful new film highlighting the devastating impact of young driver road deaths. Crystal Owen and Nicola Bell-Percy speak openly about the lifelong reality of losing a child and why they continue to use their voices in the hope of preventing other families from experiencing the same pain.

A college in Wales has launched a powerful road safety initiative bringing together industry professionals and lived experience to help young people understand the devastating consequences of road harm.

In this blog, Dr Ian Greenwood reflects on the need for a fair, evidence-led approach to road safety policy, and why efforts to reduce road danger should apply equally to all road users. By Dr Ian Greenwood Is it just me, or is too much of the road safety discourse pitting one group against another or suggesting that proportionate interventions are somehow penalising drivers, but not those who choose alternative modes? Reducing road danger for everyone and reducing the numbe

We’re pleased to share that Protect Young Drivers is now on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

A bereaved mother has launched a petition calling for the introduction of a Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) system in Britain, alongside mandatory restrictions on access to high-powered vehicles for young and newly qualified drivers.

Young driver safety was the focus of an important roundtable in the House of Commons yesterday, bringing together motor insurers to discuss how we can reduce the disproportionate number of crashes caused by young drivers.

We are delighted to announce that Protect Young Drivers has teamed up with comparison site Confused.com to strengthen understanding of the risks facing newly qualified drivers and support measures to better protect them on the road. The partnership will bring together many years of expertise from across the road safety and insurance industries to deliver data-driven education for drivers and those who influence road safety policy. It will also support informed discussion abou

Every year in Britain, 4,740 people are killed or seriously injured in a crash involving a young driver aged 17–24. New research suggests this is something that affects far more people than many might think - and that there is strong public support for doing more to prevent it.

We’re delighted to welcome Coleg Cambria as a supporter of Protect Young Drivers.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is introducing new rules for how learner drivers book and manage their driving tests, in a move aimed at encouraging better preparation and safer driving after passing.

'DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN AGAIN.' These were the words used as the headlines in our local newspaper the day after my daughter Caitlin’s Inquest in September 2018.

Parents and carers are being invited to take part in a free webinar designed to help families support young people as they learn to drive and begin driving independently.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has produced a new information leaflet to help parents support newly qualified drivers during the highest-risk months after passing their driving test.

Protect Young Drivers was featured at the Hampshire Road Safety Summit, as partners from across the region came together to strengthen collaboration and accelerate action on road safety.

Support for Protect Young Drivers continues to grow, with organisations, professionals and campaigners from across the road safety community joining the movement.

A coach in Cumbria has been liveried to show support for Caitlin’s Campaign and the push for stronger protections for newly qualified drivers.

Improving safety for young and newly qualified drivers - including the Government’s proposal to introduce a minimum learning period for learner drivers - was a key focus at the Road Safety Strategy Summit held in London on 24 February.

A bereaved mum who lost her teenage son in a road crash has opened a new bakery, helping ensure his memory continues to support young people in the community.

The decision to introduce Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) in Northern Ireland, due to come into force in October 2026, marks a significant step forward in protecting young and novice drivers.

The Protect Young Drivers initiative is continuing to gain attention beyond the UK, with organisations overseas engaging with the campaign and using its resources to promote safer driving among young people.