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Zimmer frames, rollators, tri-walkers - call them what you will, the humble walking frame makes life a little easier for many with impaired mobility. However, while these simple, lightweight mobility aids offer more stability than crutches or a walking stick, they've barely evolved since they were invented here in the UK by William Robb in...

Most drivers don't think twice before buckling up, but there was great resistance to the idea of compulsory seat belt wearing when the law changed on this day 40 years ago. Volvo was the first manufacturer to fit three-point safety belts as standard equipment in its cars from 1963 and yet it was another 20 years before it became mandatory...

Motoring journalist James May has told listeners of Radio 4's Today programme that he's supportive of changing the default speed limit to 20 mph, conceding that '30mph does feel too fast' in the area of London where he lives. It's a sentiment that would have raised eyebrows from May's co-presenters on Top Gear, but may be a reflection of...

Late January might feel bleak, but we can't help but notice the ever-so-slightly lighter evenings. Sure it might be cold and damp, but brighter skies on the ride back home each day feel like winter is loosening its grip. We can't promise that a set of bright bike lights will help banish the seasonal darkness any quicker, but let's look...

The golf cart looks might not be to everyone's tastes, but how do you like the idea of free recharging and a £6,500 price tag? The Squad has solar panels on its roof and is so light and efficient that even in northern European countries like the UK, the sun gives enough energy for 12 km of driving per day. This is more than adequate for...

A mother whose child was killed instantly by a speeding driver is petitioning for automatic lifetime bans for those convicted of causing death by dangerous driving. Angela Burke is one of a number of bereaved parents seeking a change in the law: "My child was killed by a speeding driver, Who was convicted of causing death by dangerous...

What should we do in the face of dangerous roads? Accept the risks as an unfortunate reality of life or, in the face of relentless apathy from the authorities, should the otherwise law-abiding person take matters into their own hands and resort to tactical urbanism? A century of protest against road harm Protests against road danger are as...

Bikes with under-inflated tyres make us wince. After all, maintaining the correct tyre pressure is a cheap, quick and easy task that not only makes your bike more efficient, but improves its handling. Whether you're an old hand at checking tyre pressures every few days, or have yet to get into the habit, a track pump makes the job a doddle....

This was the week that saw a mother and child killed by a driver as they walked along a pavement on their way to nursery - the carnage witnessed by other pre-school-age kids. You might think such a horrific event is rare, but each year in the UK over 40 people are killed by drivers as they walk on the pavement or verge. However, that's not...

As the ULEZ (ultra-low emissions zone) expands this summer to take in the whole of Greater London, expect a surge in law breaking by the drivers of non-compliant cars unwilling to pay the charge. We've heard of people going to extreme lengths to avoid the £12.50 daily charge - most of which involve obscuring the number plate to avoid...