roadsafetygb.org.uk
Road Safety GB: Conference & Events
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2016 National Road Safety Conference (Bristol, 15-16 Nov 2016). The 2016 National Road Safety Conference will be hosted by Road Safety GB South West Region, and held in Bristol on 15-16 November 2016. Visit the National Road Safety Conference website. 2015 National Road Safety Conference (Nottingham, 18-19 Nov 2015). The 2015 National Road Safety Conference was hosted by Road Safety GB East Midlands Region, and held at the East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC) in Nottingham (18-19 Nov 2015). The inaugur...
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Brake urges car buyers to put safety first
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4514.html
Brake urges car buyers to put safety first. Tuesday 11th August 2015. A new survey by Brake. Suggests safety features are a lower priority than reliability and fuel economy for drivers when choosing a vehicle. Just under half of the 1,000 drivers surveyed (48%) named safety as one of their three most important considerations, and among young drivers (17-24yrs) this fell to 37%. Ldquo;When choosing a vehicle to drive on public roads, safety should always be the number one consideration. However, any v...
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'We're coming for you': ACPO's message to 'selfish' drink/drug drivers
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039;We're coming for you': ACPO's message to 'selfish' drink/drug drivers. Friday 29th November 2013. 1 reader has commented on this story. The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has launched its annual nationwide police crackdown on drink and drug driving – an offence which it says is especially prevalent around Christmas. This year police forces are being encouraged to tweet the details of those charged with drink or drug-drive offences and, if convicted, release their custody photo. ACPO will...
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Bodmin residents back shared space scheme
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4512.html
Bodmin residents back shared space scheme. Monday 10th August 2015. 16 readers have commented on this story. Plans to introduce a shared space scheme to improve cycle and pedestrian provision in the Cornish town of Bodmin. Have been given the thumbs up by almost two thirds of people who attended a recent exhibition. Under the proposals road signs, traffic lights and markings would be removed, the highway narrowed and footways widened. A recent report by Lord Holmes of Richmond. Ldquo;The creation of the ...
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New film shows drivers how to overtake cyclists
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4519.html
New film shows drivers how to overtake cyclists. Thursday 13th August 2015. 14 readers have commented on this story. A new film featuring British Cycling’s Chris Boardman and driving instructor Blaine Walsh, and produced by BikeBiz editor Carlton Reid, shows drivers how to safely overtake cyclists ( BikeBiz. The video highlights rule 163 of the Highway Code which states that motorists should give cyclists (and pedestrians and equestrians) as much space as they would give a motor vehicle when overtaking.
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DfT unveils new-look Bikeability website
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4511.html
DfT unveils new-look Bikeability website. Tuesday 11th August 2015. The DfT has launched a new-look Bikeability website. In order to make it easier for people to find out about the scheme and the course providers in their local area. There is also a separate new Bikeablity professionals’ site. For current providers, and others interested in finding out how to get involved with providing Bikeability. The new site also include resources for use in the classroom or at home. Your name and location:. Jessica ...
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M60 safety campaign warns My daddy works here'
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4515.html
M60 safety campaign warns My daddy works here'. Wednesday 12th August 2015. A new safety campaign has been launched along the smart motorway route in Greater Manchester. Which uses photos of children whose mums and dads are working on the motorway alongside the message, ‘My daddy works here’. The new safety signs feature three children whose parents work on the motorway, warning ‘My mummy works here’ or ‘My daddy works here’ alongside the message ‘Take care within the roadwo...Paul Hancock, a team leader...
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National Conference delegates to be briefed on drug driving laws
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4520.html
National Conference delegates to be briefed on drug driving laws. Thursday 13th August 2015. Martin Ellis, policy lead on drug driving at the DfT, will update delegates at National Conference on the new drug driving laws which were introduced earlier this year. The 2015 National Road Safety Conference. Martin led the policy on taking through the primary legislation that sets out the framework of the new offence, conducted the public consultations on the drugs and the limits over which it is an offence to...
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Love Our Streets hits the road in Calderdale
http://roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/4516.html
Love Our Streets hits the road in Calderdale. Wednesday 12th August 2015. 2 readers have commented on this story. Calderdale residents are being given the opportunity to find out more about the roll out of 20mph speed limits as the council’s Love Our Streets campaign tours the borough. To provide residents with more information, the campaign team is visiting a number of events across the borough to share the “facts and the benefits of 20mph”. Ldquo;Slower speed limits can help everyone, from children to ...
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Calendar of global events - Brake Professional
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Calendar of Brake events. Calendar of global events. Tools for SMEs in the UK. Membership fees and join online. Calendar of global road safety events. This calendar does not include Brake events, please click here. To see a full calendar of Brake events. 2 - 5 August 2016. ICTTP2016: Sixth international conference on traffic and transport psychology. Organiser: CARRS-Q and Griffith University's School of Applied Psychology. Location: Brisbane, Australia. AfMA WA Professional Development Forum. Australasi...
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