Road safety milestones

1931: First edition of the Highway Code published
1934: Driving test introduced
1935: 30mph speed limit established for towns and villages
1960: MOT test introduced
1965: 70mph speed limited introduced
1965: It becomes compulsory to fit front Seat belts in cars built in Europe
1967: Breathalyser test introduced
1983: Regulations on the wearing of Seat belts by drivers and front seat passengers come into force under the Transport Act 1981
1989: It becomes compulsory for children to wear rear Seat belts
1991: Rear seat belt regulations are extended to adults
2000: Tomorow's Roads published setting 2010 targets for road safety
2003: Hazard perception test added to driving test
2003: It becomes illegal to drive while using a hand-held mobile phone
2005: Motorcycle strategy
2006: Child seat legislation and Road Safety Act 2006

2007: Road Safety Act second phase (Many Changes, Tougher Penalties)

2008: Corporate Manslaughter Bill

2009: Driver CPC introduced