{"id":121441,"date":"2023-12-12T05:23:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T05:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=121441"},"modified":"2023-12-12T05:23:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T05:23:25","slug":"drivers-in-rural-areas-issued-new-driving-law-warning-as-road-deaths-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/auto-news\/drivers-in-rural-areas-issued-new-driving-law-warning-as-road-deaths-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers in rural areas issued new driving law warning as road deaths surge"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New rural driving laws will soon be pushed by experts in a bid to dramatically reduce deaths on UK roads.<\/p>\n

The leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual, will put together a \u2018Code for Countryside Roads\u2019 with a focus on a series of five key areas.<\/p>\n

The latest crackdown comes after official figures show that rural fatalities have soared to a five-year high.<\/p>\n

A staggering 1,017 people lost their lives on rural roads in 2022, a staggering 14 percent rise on the year before.<\/p>\n

The disparity between rural and urban routes is also up with 72 percent more road fatalities.<\/p>\n

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According to the data, crashes taking place on rural roads are around four times more likely to result in death.<\/p>\n

Nick Turner, Chief Executive of NFU Mutual explained: \u201cRural roads are not only the arteries of the rural economy, but also the gateway to our countryside and a source of enjoyment for millions.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, our analysis shows that, after a few years of decreasing fatalities, rural roads are becoming more deadly again.\u201d<\/p>\n

NFU Mutual is now set to respond as they set out plans for a new code of conduct to protect motorists.<\/p>\n

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