Glasgow South IAM

17/03/2026

This Wednesday we will have a look at the new road safety strategy. Come along to Thorntree halls, 37 Main St, Thornliebank, Glasgow G46 7SF @ 7:30pm for more detail on how it will affect drivers over 70, and more. Tea, coffee and biscuits for everyone.

We've launched a new Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035.

Key points include:
- tougher action on drink driving
- minimum learning periods for learner drivers
- mandatory eye tests for older drivers

We're committed to doing what it takes to save thousands of lives and ease pressure on the NHS.

Our new Road Safety Strategy is a major step towards safer roads and stronger communities.

02/01/2026

If you're celebrating tonight, make sure it's a night to remember for the right reason.

Drugs can stay in your system for hours - even days, and can be detected by a simple roadside drug test.

02/01/2026

Alcohol takes a long time to leave your system, so you could still be over the limit the morning after.

Real roads don't reset.

Don't risk it - plan ahead and choose a safe way home.

02/01/2026

15/09/2025

With almost 2 thousand serious casualties in Scotland in 2024, it is quite likely you will come across one. Would you know how to help?

On Wednesday, 17th September, we will host a session looking specifically at emergency resuscitation techniques.

As always, the session begins at 7.30 p.m. upstairs in Thorntree Hall, Thornliebank, G46 7SF.

Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway near junction 7 (Larkhall) after the alarm was raised at around 10.35am on Wednesday, September 10.

13/09/2025

Wednesday 17th September we will host a session looking specifically at emergency resuscitation techniques. This is an important topic as driving is dangerous and anyone may come across Road Traffic Collision with serious casualties. Iam sure the night will be interesting and informative.



As always, meeting begins at 7.30 p.m. upstairs in Thorntree Hall, Thornliebank, G46 7SF.

14/06/2025

This week our observers took part in EV training organised by Arnold Clark @ their Innovation Centre in Glasgow. Understanding these cars better, and experiencing driving them will prepare them more to help our associates reach their goals. Becoming an observer with our group is an exciting experience. If you would like to become one, contact us via Facebook or email our [email protected].

11/04/2025

Have you heard of 'advanced driving', but don't know what's involved? Try our free introductory evenings!
They will be held over two nights at the Thorntree Hall, Main Street, Thornliebank, G46 7SF, on Wednesday 16th of April, and Wednesday 7th of May.
The evenings start at 7.30pm, and you can just turn up on the night.
It will cost you absolutely nothing - and there will be free tea and biscuits!
For full details go to: https://www.iam-gs.org.uk/event/introduction-to-advanced-driving-part-1/

Introduction to Advanced Driving (Part 1)

06/04/2025

Would you like to fully enjoy the roads and take advantage of your car's full potential? Do you want to feel safer or more confident on the road? Perhaps you've heard of 'advanced driving', but don't really know what's involved? If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes', then our free introductory evenings could be for you!
They will be held over two nights at the Thorntree Hall, Main Street, Thornliebank, G46 7SF, on Wednesday 16th of April and Wednesday 7th of May. The evenings start at 7.30pm, and you can just turn up on the night.
It will cost you absolutely nothing - and there will be free tea and biscuits!
For full details go to: https://www.iam-gs.org.uk/event/introduction-to-advanced-driving-part-1-2/

03/04/2025

IAM statement regarding speed limit change in Scotland. What are your thoughts about the proposed changes?

Response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Speed Management ReviewIAM RoadSmart Road Safety Manager Scotland Stewart Mackie said: “As...

19/02/2025

Hi All,

This is just a quick peek at what we will cover in our online meeting tonight. Look at the data from Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland regarding casualities in Glasgow by time of the day. Is that surprising to you?

Join us today for more on Legislative changes for Glasgow and Scotland, including the new 50 mph national speed limit consultation and Glasgow's 20 mph limit citywide. Also new curb parking law in force NOW.

https://zoom.iam-gs.org.uk

Meeting ID: 984 4470 2199

Passcode: 123101

12/02/2025

SPEED LIMITS ARE CHANGING. Are you in favor or against it?

The Scottish Government wants to lower the speed limit from 60 to 50 mph.

This consultation invites feedback on proposals to lower the national speed limit on single carriageway roads from 60 mph to 50 mph and to increase speed limits for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways from 40 mph to 50 mph and dual carriageways from 50 mph to 60 mph

Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government