2025 National Road Safety Conference


Timings & Itinerary

The conference starts earlier (10:30 on 4 November) and finishes later (15:30 on 5 November) than in previous years. Click here for more details about timings etc.


Main conference agenda


Opening addresses

Three presentations from key stakeholders within the road safety sector.

Speakers and presentations to follow


Safe System/Vision Zero

Practical examples from road safety teams/partnerships that have embarked on their Vision Zero journey.

 Simon Castle

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Roads policing (enforcement) & education

Practical examples where enforcement and education have been deployed in tandem, and the lessons learnt.

Rob Heard

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Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) and novice drivers

Despite the evidence from other countries, the government has yet to be persuaded of the benefits of GDL. What can be done to change this situation?

Elizabeth Box

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E-Scooters (& other forms of micro-mobility)

Is it time, despite the safety concerns, for road safety professionals to embrace e-scooters, because of their popularity and the potential benefits they offer as an affordable and sustainable form of transport?

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AI in road safety

Is there a role for AI in casualty reduction, and if so what?

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Speed Dating

Speed dating comprises a series of quick-fire presentations (5-mins) showcasing schemes, interventions and other initiatives being developed and implemented by road safety practitioners from across the UK.

Speakers and presentations to follow


More to follow

Subject to confirmation, other main conference sessions may include:

Reviewing fatal collisions
What processes do local authorities use to review fatal collisions, and the benefits that accrue from the process.

‘Quick wins’
Are there any quick wins within road safety – simple things that road safety professionals can do to reduce collisions and casualties?

In-vehicle technology
How can we persuade drivers of the benefits of using Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ie: ISA, lane assist etc – rather than turning these features off?

Evaluation
Practical examples of effective and robust evaluation from road safety professionals, including ‘how to’ tips and hints – and things to avoid.

Speed
What can we do to convince road users of the importance of travelling at safe speeds etc?


Fringe agenda


Sessions, speakers and presentations to follow


Workshops


The workshop programme comprises a series of optional sessions, which delegates are invited to pre-register to attend. 

Workshops and booking form to follow


For more information please contact Nick Rawlings by email.