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Consultation responses

RoSPA responses to major Government and European consultations on road safety issues over the past few years.

Subject Date
Proposal to add 13 offences to Schedule 3 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act
RoSPA response to the Home Office
January 2024
The coroner service: follow up
RoSPA and PACTS joint response to the Justice Committee
Januray 2024
Subject Date
E-scooter follow up
RoSPA response to Transport Select Committee
February 2023
Changes to the date of the first MOT test and research into other MOT enhancements
RoSPA response to Department for Transport (DfT) 
June 2023
Making London's lorries safer - proposals for changes to the HGV Safety Permit Scheme
RoSPA response to Transport for London (TfL)
June 2023
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) changes
RoSPA response to Department for Transport (DfT) 
June 2023
Heavy vehicle testing review: call for evidence
RoSPA response to Department for Transport (DfT) 
June 2023
Shaping the future of England's strategic roads
RoSPA response to Department for Transport (DfT) and National Highwats
August 2023
Future of transport data
RoSPA response to Transport Select Committee 
August 2023
Driver licensing for people with medical conditions  
RoSPA responds to DVSA
October 2023
Proposed speed limit reduction to 30mph: Birmingham area-wide scheme 
RoSPA response to Birmingham City Council 
November 2023
Subject Date
Proposed Content of the new Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030
RoSPA response to Department for Infrastructure
January 2022
Reimagining transport in the West Midlands
RoSPA response to Transport for West Midlands
April 2022
Changes to drink-drive statistics
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
April 2022
Mobility as a Service: Code of practice
RoSPA response to Department for Transport 
May 2022
Protecting the public from repeat drug-driving offenders
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
June 2022
Changes to road casualty statistics
RoSPA response to Department for Transport 
August 2022
Amendment to The Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1998
RoSPA response to Department for Transport 
August 2022
Self-driving vehicles
RoSPA response to Transport Select Committee
August 2022
Remote driving
RoSPA response to the Law Commission
September 2022
L-category vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission models
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
September 2022
Motoring offences sentencing guidelines
RoSPA response to Sentencing council
September 2022
Changes to driving licence flexibility for alternatively fuelled vehicles
RoSPA response to Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and Department for Transport
September 2022
Self driving vehicles: new safety ambition
RoSPA response to Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
October 2022
Driving licensing review: opportunities for changes to the driver licensing regime
RoSPA and PACTS joint response to Department for Transport (DfT)
October 2022
Subject Date
Creating a Road Collision Investigation Branch (RCIB)
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
December 2021
Amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 to allow registered healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaires
RoSPA response to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Department for Transport
December 2021
Road freight
RoSPA response to Transport Select Committee inquiry 
September 2021
Future of transport regulatory review: Zero emissions vehicles and modernising vehicle standards
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
September 2021
Key Route Networks: devolving more powers and responsibilities for locally important roads to metro mayors and their combined authorities
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
September 2021
Drivers' Hours Relaxations
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
September 2021
CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
September 2021
Changes to HGV and bus driving tests and allowing car drivers to tow a trailer without an extra test
RoSPA response to Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
September 2021
West Midlands local transport plan green paper
RoSPA response to Transport for West Midlands
August 2021
Heavy goods vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission models
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
August 2021
STATS19 review
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
May 2021
Safe use rules for automated vehicles
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
May 2021
Review of The Highway Code to improve safety on motorways and high-speed roads
RoSPA response to Highways England
March 2021
Regulatory framework for automated vehicles
RoSPA response to Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission
March 2021
Future of transport: rural strategy
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
February 2021
Expanding the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving to include non-connected mobile application action
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
January 2021
Ending the longer semi-trailer trial
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
January 2021
Subject Date
Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030
RoSPA’s response to Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2030 Draft Public Consultation
December 2020
Pavement parking: options for change
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
November 2020
Road collision reporting guidelines
RoSPA response to Active Travel Academy
November 2020
Review of the Highway Code to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
October 2020
Safe Use of Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS)
RoSPA’s Response to the Department for Transport’s Call for Evidence
October 2020
Roads policing review: future methods to improve safety and reduce casualties
RoSPA response to Department for Transport
September 2020
Decarbonising Transport: Setting the Challenge
RoSPA’s Response to the Department for Transport’s Consultation
June 2020
Future of Transport Regulatory Review
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport
May 2020
E-scooters: pavement nuisance or transport innovation?
RoSPA response to the Transport Committee
May 2020
Legalising rental e-scooter trials
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport
May 2020
Birmingham Transport Plan
RoSPA Response to Birmingham City Council
March 2020
Automated Vehicles: Consultation Paper 2 on Passenger Services and Public Transport
RoSPA Response to the Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission
January 2020
Subject Date
Road Safety Trust Stakeholder Consultation: General Consultation Identified Gaps
RoSPA response to the Road Safety Trust consultation
October 2018
Cycling and Walking Investment Safety Review: Proposals for New Cycling Offences
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport consultation
October 2018
A Clean Air Zone for Birmingham
RoSPA response to the Birmingham City Council consultation
August 2018
Draft Clean Air Strategy
RoSPA response to the DEFRA and DfT consultation
August 2018
The Law, Guidance and Training Governing Police Pursuits
RoSPA response to the Home Office consultation
August 2018
Improving Safety in Private Hire Vehicles
RoSPA Response to Transport for London consultation on "Improving Safety in Private Hire Vehicles
June 2018
Call for Evidence Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy: Safety Review
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport consultation
May 2018
Use of Section 19 and Section 22 Permits
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport consultation
May 2018
Prosecution of Road Traffic Offences in Scotland: Fixed Penalty Notice Reform
RoSPA response to Scottish Government and Department for Transport consultation
April 2018
Reporting Road Accidents to the Police April 2018
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport consultation
April 2018
Proposals for the Creation of a Major Roads Network
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport consultation.
March 2018
New Powers: New Possibilities
RoSPA response to the National Assembly of Wales Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee consultation "New Powers: New Possibilities" on the powers to set speed limits in Wales to be devolved by the Wales Act 2017.
February 2018
Remote Control Parking and Motorway Assist: Proposals for Amending Regulations and the Highway Code
RoSPA response to the Department for Transport consultation
February 2018
Introduction of a Heavy Goods Vehicles Safety Standard Permit as part of the Direct Vision Standard
RoSPA response to a Transport for London consultation
January 2018
Graduated Driver Licensing and Changes to the Practical Driving Test in Northern Ireland
RoSPA response to Driver & Vehicle Agency, Northern Ireland, consultation
January 2018
Subject Date
Regulatory Changes to Support the Take-up of Alternatively-fuelled Light Commercial Vehicles
RoSPA response to Department for Transport and Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland,consultation.
October 2017
Implementing New Type Approval Regulations for Agricultural Vehicles
RoSPA response to Department for Transport consultation.
September 2017
Implementing New Type Approval Regulations for Motorcycles, Tricycles and Quadricycles
RoSPA response to Department for Transport consultation.
September 2017
Proposed Changes to Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy to 2020 Statistical Report
RoSPA Response to consultation on changes to some of the performance indicators of the Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy.
August 2017
Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide in Our Towns and Cities
RoSPA Response to DfT and DEFRA consultation on a Clean Air Strategy.
June 2017
Direct Vision Standard for HGVs
RoSPA's response to Transport for London's consultation on introducing a “Direct Vision Standard” for HGVs using London's roads.
April 2017
Extending the Date of the First MOT from Three Years to Four Years
RoSPA's response to the Department of Transport consultation on proposals to extend the date of the first MOT from three years to four years.
April 2017
Motor Insurance: The Vnuk Judgement
RoSPA's response to the Department of Transport consultation on the implications for motor insurance of the European Court of Justice Ruling in the Case of Damijan Vnuk.
March 2017
Improving Moped and Motorcycle Training
RoSPA's response to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency consultation on improving moped and motorcycle training.
February 2017
Allowing Learner Drivers to Take Lessons on Motorways
RoSPA's response to the Department of Transport consultation on allowing learner drivers to take driving lessons on motorways.
February 2017
Driving Offences and Penalties Relating to Causing Death or Serious Injury
Response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on offences and Penalties for causing death or serious injury by driving
January 2017
Driving Offences and Penalties Relating to Causing Death or Serious Injury
Response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on offences and Penalties for causing death or serious injury by driving
January 2017
Driving Offences and Penalties Relating to Causing Death or Serious Injury
Response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on offences and Penalties for causing death or serious injury by driving
January 2017
Driving Offences and Penalties Relating to Causing Death or Serious Injury
Response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on offences and Penalties for causing death or serious injury by driving
January 2017
Driving Offences and Penalties Relating to Causing Death or Serious Injury
Response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on offences and Penalties for causing death or serious injury by driving
January 2017
Driving Offences and Penalties Relating to Causing Death or Serious Injury
Response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on offences and Penalties for causing death or serious injury by driving
January 2017

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