Spain’s message to Wales on lower speed limits days ahead of 20mph roll out
“There will be some fears beforehand, but everything will become normal quickly and then everything will start to get better.” That was the message to the people of Wales from one of the key people behind Spain’s move to a 30km/h speed limit. Álvaro Gómez is Head of the National Road Safety Observatory in Spain […]
Second scheme designed to improve safety around schools set to start in Oldham
Oldham’s second School Street scheme is going live, according to the council. The borough’s first School Street was launched at St Anne’s Primary School, Royton. Since then, it has proved a success and has received the backing of staff, parents, pupils as well as the former Paralympic Gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey OBE, the Active […]
New 20mph speed limit in Bridgend aims to boost road safety
As communities across Wales prepare for the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit on 17 September, Bridgend County Borough Council has revealed which local roads the authority believes should feature exemptions from the change. Part of a Welsh Government initiative to improve road safety across Wales, the speed limit change is designed to reduce […]
Proposed introduction of 20mph speed zones to enhance road safety in two of Torbay’s communities
As part of ongoing work to make Torbay’s road safer for all users, the council is to consider implementing 20mph speed zones in the Queensway area of Torquay and Fisher Street area of Paignton. This proactive measure aims to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and improve the quality of life for local residents. The roads […]
Thousands petition for speed camera on notorious road
More than two thousand people have signed a petition calling for average speed cameras to be introduced on a B-road in Staffordshire. It’s been started by a woman called Laura Cooper, who says her father nearly died on the road leading towards Alton Towers, while in recent years, so many others have not been as […]
Videos share the real-life stories of lives torn apart by speeding drivers
‘Road traffic accidents are the largest cause of serious injury in children,’ says paediatric trauma leader at Wales’ children’s hospital
Road traffic accidents are the largest cause of serious injury in children, acorrding to the paediatric trauma leader at Wales’ children’s hospital “It’s simple, slower speeds save lives! Every year in Wales we see the devastating impacts road traffic collisions have on children and their families. They are the biggest single cause of serious injury […]
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service raises awareness of road safety with unique installation
In 2022, 49 people were injured, 236 people were seriously injured and 19 people were tragically killed on Warwickshire’s roads. Behind every figure is a family who have had their whole lives changed. That’s why to help improve safety across the county, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) are reminding people of dangers and outcomes […]
City leaders unite to tackle road safety in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council leaders are coming together to work towards an environment where no-one is killed or seriously injured on its roads. This is a challenging but imperative goal that can only be achieved through ‘relentless partnership’ working, the council has said. “In recent weeks, several unacceptable acts of road violence have led to needless […]
Working together to save lives’ – Welsh Government teams up with police ahead of 20mph roll out
The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit roll out in September. On Sunday, September 17 Wales will become the first UK nation to introduce a new default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads. To prepare motorists for this significant change, the Welsh […]