The dangers posed by distracted drivers have been well documented, with many road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorbike riders caught up in accidents caused by a driver’s lack of attention.

The European Commission has been urged to bring forward as a matter of priority new minimum safety standards for new cars, vans and trucks, after years of delays.

National cycling charity Cycling UK has welcomed the publication of a report that identifies a loophole allowing thousands of drivers with 12 points or more on their licences to continue driving.

Programming a sat-nav while driving is the most dangerous and deadly distraction for drivers, according to a recent study.

Speeding is still an ongoing problem in the UK and across the world and the resulting road traffic accidents cause untold suffering.