Roads Minister Announces ‘Evidence Review’ of Red Lights for Recovery Operators

In a significant win for the roadside rescue and recovery industry, Roads Minister Michael Ellis MP today announced that the Department for Transport would be reviewing the evidence base for the benefits of recovery operators being permitted to use red flashing warning beacons, instead of the amber warning beacons current legislation allows.

All-party group announces safety inquiry at event to mark launch of new recovery industry trade body

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Roadside Rescue and Recovery yesterday announced it is launching an inquiry into all aspects of safety affecting those involved rescue, recovery and repair, including safety concerns over the Government’s roll-out of All Lane Running so-called smart motorways.

Campaign for Safer Roadside Rescue and Recovery supports launch of APPG in Westminster

The Campaign for Safer Roadside Rescue and Recovery(CSRRR) reached another landmark moment yesterday with the launch of an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) focussing on the industry’s issues. The CSRRR was launched in October by a coalition…

Campaign for Safer Roadside Rescue and Recovery welcomes backing from former Ministers Tracey Crouch MP and Sir Mike Penning MP

The Campaign for Safer Roadside Rescue and Recovery, set up by recovery industry Richard Goddard, Dave Gregory, and Andy Lambert of the Recovery Industry Support Charity(RISC), - today welcomed the support of former Roads Minister Sir Mike Penning…

RISC lends support to new political campaign to boost Rescue and Recovery safety and recognition

Leading members of the Roadside Rescue & Recovery Industry have secured the backing of the Recovery Industry Support Charity (RISC) to help fund a new campaign aimed at securing advances in industry safety by raising awareness of the industry…