Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Road Safety Knowledge Centre Providing information for road safety professionals ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Is your vision roadworthy? 2026 Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/is-your-vision-roadworthy-2026-report/) - The Older Drivers Forum, Eye Health UK and University of Warwick/CARGY Research (14.10.26) - [WOW - the walk to school challenge](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/wow-the-walk-to-school-challenge/) - Living Streets (14.10.26) - [Fatal 4 Factsheets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/fatal-4-factsheets/) - Department for Transport (7.10.26) - [GDL scheme in Northern Ireland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/gdl-scheme-in-northern-ireland/) - Ddepartment for Infrastructure Northern Ireland (6.10.26) - [Reported road casualties Great Britain: child casualty factsheet](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-child-casualty-factsheet/) - Department for Transport (30.9.26) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain: additional analysis and development work](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-additional-analysis-and-development-work/) - Department for Transport (29.9.26) - [National Travel Survey: 2025](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-travel-survey-2025/) - Department for Transport (23.9.26) - [PACTS briefing: Powered mobility device safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/pacts-briefing-powered-mobility-device-safety/) - PACTS (14.9.26) - [Lock Out Drink Driving (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/lock-out-drink-driving-campaign/) - RAC, Smart Start & Tendo Consulting (9.9.26) - [It's Your Move 2026 (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/its-your-move-2026-campaign/) - Surrey RoadSafe (8.9.26) - [Optimising the caffeine nap for counteracting driver sleepiness in CPAP treated obstructive sleep apnoea patients](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/optimising-the-caffeine-nap-for-counteracting-driver-sleepiness-in-cpap-treated-obstructive-sleep-apnoea-patients/) - Professor Ashleigh Filtness, Loughborough University (3.9.26) - [There's a story behind every speed camera (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/theres-a-story-behind-every-speed-camera-campaign/) - Police Scotland Safety Cameras (2.9.26) - [Monitoring & Evaluation Report 2025/6](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/monitoring-evaluation-report-2025-6/) - The Bikeability Trust (26.8.26) - [Measuring risk before it becomes harm: Safety Performance Indicators explained](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/measuring-risk-before-it-becomes-harm/) - Agilysis (25.8.26) - [Generation Cycle: The Bikeability Trust Impact Report 2025/6](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/generation-cycle-the-bikeability-trust-impact-report-2025-6/) - The Bikeability Trust (19.8.26) - [Strategic Road Safety PRIME Motorcycle Innovation Installation Toolkit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/strategic-road-safety-prime-motorcycle-innovation-installation-toolkit/) - Transport Scotland (18.8.26) - [Road vs Rail – A comparative study of the freight risk](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-vs-rail-a-comparative-study-of-the-freight-risk/) - PACTS (11.8.26) - [Key Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2025](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/key-reported-road-casualties-scotland-2025/) - Transport Scotland (10.8.26) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain, drink-drive collisions: 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-drink-drive-collisions-2024/) - Department for Transport (3.8.26) - [Reported road casualties Great Britain, final results: 2025](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-final-results-2025/) - Department for Transport (30.7.26) - [Making Me Proficient at Walking and Cycling: A project to develop a walking course and a cycling course suitable for disabled adults](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/making-me-proficient-at-walking-and-cycling-a-project-to-develop-a-walking-course-and-a-cycling-course-suitable-for-disabled-adults/) - Foresight (29.7.26) - [Summary Report of PRIME Road Marking Trials 2023 to 2025](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/summary-report-of-prime-road-marking-trials-2023-to-2025/) - Transport Scotland (1.7.26) - [Young Riders Matter (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/young-riders-matter/) - National Young Rider Forum (13.2.26) - [The Community Radio Road Safety Project - Engaging Listeners, Saving Lives](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-community-radio-road-safety-project-engaging-listeners-saving-lives/) - Bristol Community FM (28.7.2026) - [Towing a trailer or caravan with a car: safety checks](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/tow-a-trailer-or-caravan-with-a-car-safety-checks/) - Department for Transport (22.7.26) - [Have a safe TRIP this summer (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/have-a-safe-trip-this-summer-campaign/) - National Highways (21.7.26) - [iRAP Annual Report 2025: A Year of Safer Roads Impact](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/irap-annual-report-2025-a-year-of-safer-roads-impact/) - iRAP (14.7.26) - [Saving Lives on Local A Roads: Safer Roads Fund Update](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/saving-lives-on-local-a-roads-safer-roads-fund-update/) - Road Safety Foundation (8.7.26) - [Young Driver Focus 2026 Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/young-driver-focus-2026-report/) - FirstCar (7.7.26) - [BikeSafe Evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/bikesafe-evaluation/) - ECM Research Solutions (20.6.26) - [20th Annual Road Safety Performance Index (PIN Report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/20th-annual-road-safety-performance-index-pin-report/) - ETSC (23.6.26) - [No ride is worth losing everything (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/no-ride-is-worth-losing-everything-campaign/) - National Young Rider Forum (17.6.26) - [A Guide To Identifying Non-Compliant E-Bikes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/a-guide-to-identifying-non-compliant-e-bikes/) - Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) & the Bicycle Association (9.6.26) - [Re-engaging a Lost Generation: The Role of Confidence and Training in Adult Cycling Participation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/re-engaging-a-lost-generation-the-role-of-confidence-and-training-in-adult-cycling-participation/) - The Bikeability Trust (16.6.26) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain, provisional estimates: 2025](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-2025/) - Department for Transport (2.6.26) - [Consensus Statement](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/consensus-statement/) - PACTS & The Road Safety Trust (27.5.26) - [Side Road Zebra Crossing Guidance](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/side-road-zebra-crossing-guidance/) - The Welsh Government (26.5.26) - [Road Injury, Post-Collision Care Priority Setting Partnership Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-injury-post-collision-care-priority-setting-partnership-report/) - IMPACT (19.5.26) - [Briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/briefing-non-eapc-electric-bikes/) - PACTS (18.1.26) - [PAS 2161 Road Condition Monitoring Trials 2025 Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/pas-2161-road-condition-monitoring-trials-2025-report/) - TRL & DfT (13.5.26) - [Road Safety Partnership Plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-partnership-plan/) - The Welsh Government (5.5.26) - [How Edge Lines Impact Safety and Rural Economies](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/how-edge-lines-impact-safety-and-rural-economies/) - Road Safety Markings Association (24.4.26) - [Side road zebra crossings: guidance for highway authorities](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/side-road-zebra-crossings-guidance-for-highway-authorities/) - Welsh Government (24.4.26) - [Young Driver Safety report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/young-driver-safety-report/) - Brake (16.4.26) - [UK ADAS Calibration Report 2026](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/uk-adas-calibration-report-2026/) - ADAS Line (16.4.26) - [Cost and benefit analysis of new vehicle safety technologies](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/cost-and-benefit-analysis-of-new-vehicle-safety-technologies/) - TRL (15.4.26) - [Tapping the potential for reducing work-related road deaths and injuries (PIN Flash 49)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/tapping-the-potential-for-reducing-work-related-road-deaths-and-injuries-pin-flash-49/) - European Transport Safety Council (14.4.26) - [Police powers and procedures: Roads policing, to December 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/police-powers-and-procedures-roads-policing-to-december-2024/) - Home Office (8.4.26) - [East Lothian Centre Line Removal Trial](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/east-lothian-centre-line-removal-trial/) - University of West of England (7.4.26) - [Resource Guide](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/resource-hub/) - The Road Safety Trust (10.3.26) - [Road Safety Partnership Plan for Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-partnership-plan-for-wales/) - Welsh Government (1.4.26) - [The Road Safety Trust: A decade of impact](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-road-safety-trust-a-decade-of-impact/) - The Road Safety Trust (31.3.26) - [10th anniversary Dead Slow campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/10th-aniversary-dead-slow-campaign/) - British Horse Society (25.3.26) - [Essex Safer Speeds Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/essex-safer-speeds-strategy/) - Essex Cc & SERP (24.1.26) - [2026 Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/2026-annual-local-authority-road-maintenance-alarm-survey/) - Asphalt Industry Alliance (17.3.26) - [Vision Zero Action Plan 2 (for London)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vision-zero-action-plan-2-for-london/) - Transport for London (18.3.26) - [London e-scooter rental trial: Phase 2 Year 2 report findings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/london-e-scooter-rental-trial-phase-2-year-2-report-findings/) - Transport for London (5.3.2026) - [Stay Safe, Stay Back (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/stay-safe-stay-back-campaign/) - National Highways (4.3.26) - [Report on the Implementation of the EU Road Safety Policy Framework at the Mid-Point](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/report-on-the-implementation-of-the-eu-road-safety-policy-framework-at-the-mid-point/) - European Commission (25.2.26) - [Regulations for pedicabs in London](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/regulations-for-pedicabs-in-london/) - Transport for London (24.2.26) - [Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) of major schemes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/post-opening-project-evaluation-pope-of-major-schemes/) - National Highways (9.2.2026) - [The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Buses and Coaches](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-official-dvsa-guide-to-driving-buses-and-coaches/) - TSO & DVSA (4.2.26) - [From streets to sales: how to support the police with tackling e-scooter misuse and regulate underage access](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/from-streets-to-sales-how-to-support-the-police-with-tackling-e-scooter-misuse-and-regulate-underage-access/) - PACTS (3.2.26) - [DriveFit 2.0: Trial evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drivefit-2-0-trial-evaluation/) - RAC Foundation (28.1.26) - [Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-strategy-for-northern-ireland-to-2030-2/) - Department for Infrastructure NI (29.1.26) - [Real Roads Don't Reset (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/real-roads-dont-reset-campaign/) - Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland & Police Scotland (21.1.26) - [Hidden Risks on UK Roads: Seat Belts & Mobile Phones](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/hidden-risks-on-uk-roads-seat-belts-mobile-phones/) - PACTS (20.1.26) - [Road Maintenance Ratings: Local Authority Map](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-maintenance-ratings-local-authority-map/) - Department for Transport (14.1.26) - [Tapping the potential for reducing work-related road deaths and injuries](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/tapping-the-potential-for-reducing-work-related-road-deaths-and-injuries/) - ETSC (13.1.26) - [Road Safety Strategy: outlines the government's strategic plans to improve road safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-strategy/) - Department for Transport (7.1.2026) - [Ghosts on the road: tackling the rise in illegal registration plates](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/ghosts-on-the-road-tackling-the-rise-in-illegal-registration-plates/) - All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety (16.12.25) - [Guide to road safety and contributory factors for reported road casualties Great Britain](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/guide-to-road-safety-and-contributory-factors-for-reported-road-casualties-great-britain/) - Department for Transport (15.12.25) - [Driver 2020 evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driver-2020-evaluation/) - Department for Transport (9.12.25) - [Visual impairment and road safety: rapid evidence review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/visual-impairment-and-road-safety-rapid-evidence-review/) - Department for Transport (8.12.25) - [The View from the Saddle](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-view-from-the-saddle/) - National Young Rider Forum & Esitu Solutions (2.12.25) - [Effectiveness of targets for road safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/effectiveness-of-targets-for-road-safety/) - Department for Transport (3.12.25) - [Northern Transport Voices: Attitudes to road safety and speed management](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/northern-transport-voices-attitudes-to-road-safety-and-speed-management/) - Transport for the North (26.11.25) - [Evaluating new technology and processes to optimise fitness to drive assessments and improve safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/evaluating-new-technology-and-processes-to-optimise-fitness-to-drive-assessments-and-improve-safety/) - The Floow (12.11.25) - [Equality in the driving test](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/equality-in-the-driving-test-2/) - TRL (12.11.25) - [Glare from road vehicle lighting on UK roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/glare-from-road-vehicle-lighting-on-uk-roads/) - TRL (10.11.25) - [Distribution of 20mph speed limits in Great Britain: Analysis of the regional and local adoption of 20mph speed limits in urban areas](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/distribution-of-20mph-speed-limits-in-great-britain-analysis-of-the-regional-and-local-adoption-of-the-regional-and-local-adoption-of-20mph-speed-limits-in-urban-areas/) - Insight Warehouse (24.10.25) - [Roadcraft & Motorcycle Roadcraft (new editions)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/roadcraft-motorcycle-roadcraft-new-editions/) - TSO & The Police Federation (6.11.25) - [Gig Economy: How can we reduce risk](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/gig-economy-how-can-we-reduce-risk/) - IAM RoadSmart (27.10.25) - [Fitness to Drive (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/fitness-to-drive-campaign/) - Scottish Government & Road Safety Scotland (21.10.25) - [Extending the reach of RSGB Ageing Driver Training: Final Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/extending-the-reach-of-rsgb-ageing-driver-training-final-report/) - Road Safety GB (9.10.25) - [Vehicle safety technology](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vehicle-safety-technology/) - Brake (8.10.25) - [Prioritising local authority skid resistance: Pilot trial of the LASR approach](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/prioritising-local-authority-skid-resistance-pilot-trial-of-the-lasr-approach/) - Derby City Council (7.10.25) - [The official DVSA Guide to Motorcycling](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-official-dvsa-guide-to-motorcycling/) - DVSA & TSO (30.9.25) - [Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-annual-report-2024/) - Department for Transport (25.9.25) - [More than a Passenger: How parents shape young driver outcomes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/more-than-a-passenger-how-parents-shape-young-driver-outcomes/) - RAC Foundation (23.9.25) - [Exploring young people’s attitudes to Graduated Driver Licensing](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/exploring-young-peoples-attitudes-to-graduated-driver-licensing/) - RAC Foundation (24.9.25) - [Road Safety Audits on the Heads of the Valleys project in South Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-audits-on-the-heads-of-the-valleys-project-in-south-wales/) - TMS Consulatncy (17.9.25) - [Increasing the Use of Smartphone-Limiting Technology to Combat Distracted Driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/increasing-the-use-of-smartphone-limiting-technology-to-combat-distracted-driving/) - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (10.9.25) - [Learning from 25 years of preventative interventions in Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/learning-from-25-years-of-preventative-interventions-in-scotland-2/) - The Scottish Government (9.9.2025) - [School Streets: guidance for local authorities](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-streets-guidance-for-local-authorities-2/) - Welsh Government (3.9.25) - [Everyday concerns: What people want from transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/everyday-concerns-what-people-want-from-transport/) - Institute for Public Policy Research & More in Common (2.9.25) - [Draft Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/draft-road-investment-strategy-3-ris3/) - DfT (27.8.25) - [National Travel Survey: 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-travel-survey-2024/) - DfT (26.8.25) - [Experts’ perspectives on shared responsibility for speed management: A thematic analysis informed by systems thinking](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/experts-perspectives-on-shared-responsibility-for-speed-management-a-thematic-analysis-informed-by-systems-thinking/) - Queensland University of Technology, Australia (18.08.25) - [Equality in the driving test](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/equality-in-the-driving-test/) - TRL on behalf of DVSA (19.08.22025) - [Developing drug driving statistics](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/developing-drug-driving-statistics/) - Department for Transport (12.8.2025) - [Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership Research Report into Effects of Enforcement on Vehicle Speeds](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/thames-valley-safer-roads-partnership-research-report-into-effects-of-enforcement-on-vehicle-speeds/) - Thames valley Safer Roads Partnership & University of Reading (11.08.25) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain, involving illegal alcohol levels: 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-involving-illegal-alcohol-levels-2023/) - Department for Transport (5.8.25) - [Motorcycles in the mind’s eye: comparing and improving the mental models of car drivers and motorcyclists](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/motorcycles-in-the-minds-eye-comparing-and-improving-the-mental-models-of-car-drivers-and-motorcyclists/) - Nottingham Trent University (4.8.25) - [Young Driver Focus 2025 Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/young-driver-focus-2025-report/) - FirstCar (29.7.25) - [Well Managed Highways Infrastructure Code of Practice Update](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/well-managed-highways-infrastructure-code-of-practice-update/) - TRL (28.7.25) - [Highway Code intervention: evaluation report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/highway-code-intervention-evaluation-report/) - Co-Pilot (14.7.25) - [2024 road casualty data (for London)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/2024-road-casualty-data-for-london/) - Transport for London (22.1.25) - [Bridging the gap: Overcoming the barriers to AI adoption in transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/bridging-the-gap-overcoming-the-barriers-to-ai-adoption-in-transport/) - TRL (21.7.25) - [Transforming Mobility: Including disabled people in transport planning](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/transforming-mobility-including-disabled-people-in-transport-planning/) - Sustrans (15.7.25) - [Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Great Britain: 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vehicle-speed-compliance-statistics-for-great-britain-2024/) - Department for Transport (7.7.25) - [School Streets: guidance for local authorities](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-streets-guidance-for-local-authorities/) - Welsh Government (8.7.25) - [Hiding in Plain Sight: The UK Diabetes Crisis – A Call to Action to the Road Transport Sector](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-uk-diabetes-crisis-a-call-to-action-to-the-road-transport-sector/) - Organisations: Diabetes Safety Organisation, PACTS & DfBB Date of Publication: May 2025 Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 17 June 2025 This report exposes a major, under-recognised health and safety crisis facing the UK’s commercial road transport industry: the unchecked rise of type 2 diabetes among professional drivers. Hiding in Plain Sight: The UK Diabetes Crisis – - [Learning from 25 years of preventative interventions in Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/learning-from-25-years-of-preventative-interventions-in-scotland/) - The Scottish Government (30.06.25) - [National Highways: smart motorway stocktake action plan evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-highways-smart-motorway-stocktake-action-plan-evaluation/) - Agilysis & Office of Rail and Road on behalf of National Highways (25.6.25) - [Unregulated and Unsafe: The Threat of Illegal E-Bikes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/unregulated-and-unsafe-the-threat-of-illegal-e-bikes/) - All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (24.6.25) - [Safer Streets For All: The Upcoming Government Road Safety Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safer-streets-for-all-the-upcoming-government-road-safety-strategy-2/) - Living Streets & The Bikeability Trust (16.6.25) - [Determining safe speeds](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/determning-safe-speeds/) - Road Safety Foundation (10.6.25) - [2024 iRAP Annual Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/2024-irap-annual-report/) - iRAP ( 11.6.2025) - [London e-scooter rental trial: Phase 2 Year 1 report findings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/london-e-scooter-rental-trial-phase-2-year-1-report-findings/) - Transport for London (3.6.25) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain, provisional estimates: 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-2024/) - Department for Transport (2.6.25) - [Safer Streets for All: The Upcoming Government Road Safety Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safer-streets-for-all-the-upcoming-government-road-safety-strategy/) - The Bikeability Trust & Living Streets (27.5.25) - [The safety impacts of 20mph speed limit introduction on borough roads in London, 1989 - 2013](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-safety-impacts-of-20mph-speed-limit-introduction-on-borough-roads-in-london-1989-2013/) - Transport for London (28.5.25) - [20 mph speed limits and zones: public health impacts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/20-mph-speed-limits-and-zones-public-health-impacts/) - Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (20.05.2025) - [The Safe Ride to the Future 3.0](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-safe-ride-to-the-future-3-0/) - ACEM (14.5.25) - [Risk of bicycle collisions and ‘safety in numbers’: a natural experiment using the local introduction of e-scooters in England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/risk-of-bicycle-collisions-and-safety-in-numbers-a-natural-experiment-using-the-local-introduction-of-e-scooters-in-england/) - University of Bristol (13.5.25) - [Tales of the Road (shorter version)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/tales-of-the-road-shorter-version/) - Organisation: DfT THINK! Date of Publication: April 2025 Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 7 May 2025 This shorter version of the Tales of the Road book still contains lots of information, advice and interactive questions for young road users, but in a shorter booklet making it ideal for those looking for a print-friendly version to use - [Top Tips for Parents & Educators](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/top-tips-for-parents-educators/) - DfT THINK! & The National College (6.5.2025 - [IAM RoadSmart 2024 Road Safety Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/iam-roadsmart-2024-road-safety-report/) - IAM RoadSmart (30.4.25) - [The 'Change Blindness' intervention](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-change-blindness-intervention/) - University of Warwick (29.4.25) - [Are areas with ‘Enjoy Waltham Forest’ interventions, to support increased levels of cycling and walking, safer for all road users compared to areas without these interventions?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/are-areas-with-enjoy-waltham-forest-interventions-to-support-increased-levels-of-cycling-and-walking-safer-for-all-road-users-compared-to-areas-without-these-interventions/) - London Borough of Waltham Forest (23.04.25) - [20’s the limit: How to encourage speed reductions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/20s-the-limit-how-to-encourage-speed-reductions-2/) - Wales Centre for Public Policy (22.4.25) - [Reducing Serious Injuries on European Roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reducing-serious-injuries-on-european-roads/) - European Transport Safety Council (15.4.25) - [Child safety in cars 2025: A report on British parents’ knowledge and approach to child safety in vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/child-safety-in-cars-2025-a-report-on-british-parents-knowledge-and-approach-to-child-safety-in-vehicles/) - Axkid (14.4.25) - [How GPS helps older drivers stay on the roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/how-gps-helps-older-drivers-stay-on-the-roads/) - University of East Anglia (9.4.25) - [How to run effective road safety awareness campaigns](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/how-to-run-effective-road-safety-awareness-campaigns/) - European Commission (8.1.25) - [The Children's Walking & Cycling Index](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-childrens-walking-cycling-index/) - Sustrans (25.3.25) - [Designing Streets for Kids](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/designing-streets-for-kids/) - Global Designing Cities Initiative (19.3.25) - [Global Street Design Guide](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/global-street-design-guide/) - Global Designing Cities Initiative (18.3.25) - [London Cargo Bike Safety Standard](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/london-cargo-bike-safety-standard/) - Transport for London (12/3/25) - [New Driver Insights](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/new-driver-insights/) - FirstCar (11/3/25) - [Distraction (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/distraction-campaign/) - Road Safety Scotland & Scottish Government (5.3.25) - [Assessing hazard prediction and risk calibration skills in experienced and novice e-scooter riders](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/assessing-hazard-prediction-and-risk-calibration-skills-in-experienced-and-novice-e-scooter-riders/) - Nottingham Trent University (4.3.25) - [Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy 2024-2035](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vision-zero-road-safety-strategy-2024-2035/) - Surrey RoadSafe (7.1.25) - [Development of an on-road tractor-based VR assessment and training tool for agricultural drivers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/development-of-an-on-road-tractor-based-vr-assessment-and-training-tool-for-agricultural-drivers/) - Nottingham Trent University (25.02.25) - [Behaviour and the Safe System (white paper)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/behaviour-and-the-safe-system-white-paper/) - Agilysis (19.2.25) - [Detecting cycling near misses to inform cycling safety policy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/detecting-cycling-near-misses-to-inform-cycling-safety-policy/) - University College London (10.2.25) - [Promoting Intelligent Speed Assistance to Reduce UK Road Traffic Crashes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/promoting-intelligent-speed-assistance-to-reduce-uk-road-traffic-crashes/) - University of Sheffield (7.2.25) - [Police recorded road collisions (in Wales): July to September 2024 (provisional)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/police-recorded-road-collisions-in-wales-july-to-september-2024-provisional/) - Welsh Government (5/2/25) - [Construction standards for e-scooters](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/construction-standards-for-e-scooters/) - Department for Transport & TRL (4.2.25) - [Driving Change: Investing in Safer Roads (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driving-change-investing-in-safer-roads-report/) - Road Safety Foundation (29.1.25) - [Delivering hot food on motorcycles: A mixed method study of the impact of business model on rider behaviour and safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/delivering-hot-food-on-motorcycles-a-mixed-method-study-of-the-impact-of-business-model-on-rider-behaviour-and-safety/) - Professor Nicola Christie & Heather Ward (both UCL) (21.1.25) - [Project PRIME - Installation Toolkit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/project-prime-installation-toolkit/) - Transport Scotland & BEAR Scotland (22.1.25) - [A framework to Prediction occupant injuries in rotated seating arrangements](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/a-framework-to-prediction-occupant-injuries-in-rotated-seating-arrangements/) - Centre for Future Transport and Cities, Coventry University (15.1.25) - [The changing politics of road death in Britain: from policy action to kicking the can down the road](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-changing-politics-of-road-death-in-britain-from-policy-action-to-kicking-the-can-down-the-road/) - Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds - [Road conditions in England to March 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-conditions-in-england-to-march-2024/) - Department for Transport (18.12.24) - [Drymen Road Safety Trial Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drymen-road-safety-trial-report/) - Drymen Community Development Trust (11.12.24) - [Extrication in Trauma (EXIT project)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/extrication-in-trauma-exit-project/) - National Fire Chiefs Council (18.1.23) - [Learning from tragedy (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/learning-from-tragedy-report/) - PACTS (11.4.24) - [Improving the safety of e-scooters (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/improving-the-safety-of-e-scooters-report/) - European Transport Safety Council (10.12.24) - [Pre-Driver Theatre and Workshop Education Research (PdTWER)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/a-cluster-randomised-controlled-trial-crct-evaluation-of-a-pre-driver-education-intervention-using-the-theory-of-planned-behaviour/) - Cranfield University (11.4.23) - [Don't swerve a sight test (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/dont-swerve-a-sight-test-campaign/) - Association of Optometrists (4.12.24) - [GoDrive Evaluation Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/godrive-evaluation-report/) - ECM Research Solutions (3.12.24) - [School Streets: how to set up and manage a scheme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-streets-how-to-set-up-and-manage-a-scheme/) - Active Travel England & DfT (27.11.24) - [Safer Lives, Stronger Nation: Our call for a National Accident Prevention Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safer-lives-stronger-nation-our-call-for-a-national-accident-prevention-strategy/) - RoSPA (26.11.24) - [Modelling the impacts of Bikeability training on KSIs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/modelling-the-impacts-of-bikeability-training-on-ksis/) - TRL (on behalf of The Bikeability Trust) (20.11.24) - [The impact of automoted transport on disabled people](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-impact-of-automoted-transport-on-disabled-people/) - TRL (13.11.24) - [Evaluation of NDORS Courses](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/evaluation-of-ndors-courses/) - TRL on behalf of UKROEd (12.11.24) - [Driving Tired Kills (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driving-tired-kills-campaign-3/) - The Scottish Government & Road Safety Scotland ( 5.11.24) - [In-Depth Road Traffic Fatalities Report for the Years 2015-2020 - Full Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/in-depth-road-traffic-fatalities-report-for-the-years-2015-2020-full-report/) - Transport Scotland (30.10.24) - [Road accident prediction in south-eastern England: the advantages of using connected vehicle data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-accident-prediction-in-south-eastern-england-the-advantages-of-using-connected-vehicle-data/) - AISIN RoadTrace (24.10.24) - [Thames Valley Road Safety Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/thames-valley-road-safety-strategy/) - Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley (22.10.24) - [Fleet Focus guides](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/fleet-focus-guides/) - Driving for Better Business (14.10.24) - [The helmet impact protection effectiveness rating (Hiper) website](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-helmet-impact-protection-effectiveness-rating-hiper-website/) - Imperial College London (9.10.24) - [Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland to 2030](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-strategy-for-northern-ireland-to-2030/) - Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) (2.10.24) - [Reported Road Casualties Great Britain: annual report 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-annual-report-2023/) - Department for Transport (27.9.24) - [Designing an amendment to UNECE regulation 167 to improve Technology Neutrality](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/designing-an-amendment-to-unece-regulation-167-to-improve-technology-neutrality/) - Loughborough University (18.9.24) - [Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator competition](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/hazard-protection-on-roads-accelerator-competition/) - National Highways (11.9.24) - [National Travel Survey: 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-travel-survey-2023/) - Department for Transport (3.09.24) - [Best practice lessons from cities implementing Vision Zero and Safe Systems Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/best-practice-lessons-from-cities-implementing-vision-zero-and-safe-systems-road-safety/) - Dr Adrian L Davis FFPH (11.5.22) - [Evaluation of the Driving Change Together Project](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/evaluation-of-the-driving-change-together-project/) - Leeds Older People's Forum (29.08.24) - [Our journey towards Safe System – where are we and what do we need to do? (white paper)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/our-journey-towards-safe-system-where-are-we-and-what-do-we-need-to-do-white-paper/) - Agilysis (25.4.23) - [Maximising the accessibility and impact of telematics speed data for enforcement, road safety engineering and research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/maximising-the-accessibility-and-impact-of-telematics-speed-data-for-enforcement-road-safety-engineering-and-research/) - Road Safety Foundation (20.08.24) - [West Yorkshire Vision Zero Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/west-yorkshire-vision-zero-strategy/) - West Yorkshire Combined Authority (20.8.24) - [The number of casualties by speed limit, type of vehicle, severity, date and area](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-number-of-casualties-by-speed-limit-type-of-vehicle-severity-date-and-area/) - Welsh Government (14.08.24) - [Persuading drivers of the dangers of hands-free phones](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/persuading-drivers-of-the-dangers-of-hands-free-phones/) - Kier Foundation (1.8.24) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain involving illegal alcohol levels: 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-involving-illegal-alcohol-levels-2022/) - Department for Transport (31.7.24) - [Drugs in reported road fatalities in Great Britain, data to 2022: summary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drugs-in-reported-road-fatalities-in-great-britain-data-to-2022-summary/) - Department for Transport (31 July 2024) - [The condition and maintenance of local roads in England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-condition-and-maintenance-of-local-roads-in-england/) - National Audit Office (23.7.24) - [How Will Drivers and Passengers Interact in Future Automated Vehicles?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/how-will-drivers-and-passengers-interact-in-future-automated-vehicles/) - RAC Foundation & University of Nottingham (15.7.24) - [Saving Lives: Reducing preventable harm caused by driving under the influence (concensus statement)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/saving-lives-reducing-preventable-harm-caused-by-driving-under-the-influence-concensus-statement/) - British Medical Association (9.7.24) - [Reaching EU road safety objectives: Time to move up a gear](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reaching-eu-road-safety-objectives-time-to-move-up-a-gear-2/) - European Court of Auditors (2.7.24) - [Vision Zero Strategy Document](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vision-zero-strategy-document/) - Safer Essex Roads Partnership (28.1.21) - [Vision Zero action plan progress report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vision-zero-action-plan-progress-report/) - Transport for London (29.6.22) - [18th Annual Road Safety Performance Index (PIN Report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/18th-annual-road-safety-performance-index-pin-report/) - European Transport Safety Committee (25.6.24) - [Piloting a digital version of the Self-Administered Interview for Road Traffic Collisions: Modernising interview techniques](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/piloting-a-digital-version-of-the-self-administered-interview-for-road-traffic-collisions-modernising-interview-techniques/) - Swansea University (13.6.24) - [How can digital evidence submissions from the public be used more effectively to reduce road offending and improve road safety?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/how-can-digital-evidence-submissions-from-the-public-be-used-more-effectively-to-reduce-road-offending-and-improve-road-safety/) - Keele University (25.4.24) - [Promoting safe overtaking of horses and cyclists with mindfulness techniques](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/promoting-safe-overtaking-of-horses-and-cyclists-with-mindfulness-techniques/) - The British Horse Society (11.6.24) - [Road Casualties Analysis (summary report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-casualties-analysis-summary-report/) - Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service & Liverpool John Moores University (12.6.24) - [Vehicle Licensing Statistics 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vehicle-licensing-statistics-2023/) - Department for Transport (5.6.24) - [Safe Drive Stay Alive Road Safety Intervention for Young People: A Process and Outcome Evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-drive-stay-alive-road-safety-intervention-for-young-people-a-process-and-outcome-evaluation/) - Organisations: Universities of Liverpool and Lancaster on behalf of Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership Date of Publication: February 2024 Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 4 June 2024 Background: Road traffic collisions (RTCs) are the leading cause of deaths for young people worldwide. Whilst educational interventions that adopt fear-based messaging are commonly used to improve road safety - [Blue Light Aware resource (update)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/blue-light-aware-resource-update/) - GEM Motoring Assist (29.5.24) - [An Assessment of Sikh Turban’s Head Protection in Bicycle Incident Scenarios](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/an-assessment-of-sikh-turbans-head-protection-in-bicycle-incident-scenarios/) - Imperial College London & the Sikh Scientists Network (14.2.24) - [Stride and ride: England's path from laggard to leader in walking, wheeling, and cycling](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/stride-and-ride-englands-path-from-laggard-to-leader-in-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-2/) - IPPR (15.5.24) - [Give Cycle Space (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/give-cycle-space-campaign-3/) - Cycling Scotland & Police Scotland (8.5.24) - [Euro NCAP'S Year in Numbers 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/euro-ncaps-year-in-numbers-2023/) - Euro NCAP (1.5.24) - [Can You Hazard a Guess? Evaluating the Effects of Augmented Reality Cues on Driver Hazard Prediction](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/can-you-hazard-a-guess-evaluating-the-effects-of-augmented-reality-cues-on-driver-hazard-prediction/) - University of Glasgow (23.4.24) - [Routes to Speed Safety: Understanding and measuring the contribution of Community Speed Watch (CSW)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/routes-to-speed-safety-understanding-and-measuring-the-contribution-of-community-speed-watch-csw/) - Staffordshire University (15.4.24) - [Safer roads through citizen partnerships: Enhancing road safety with Community Speedwatch volunteers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safer-roads-through-citizen-partnerships-enhancing-road-safety-with-community-speedwatch-volunteers/) - Greenwich University (10.4.24) - [Reaching EU road safety objectives – Time to move up a gear](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reaching-eu-road-safety-objectives-time-to-move-up-a-gear/) - European Court of Auditors (3.4.24) - [Setting Local Speed Limits](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/setting-local-speed-limits/) - Department for Transport (2.4.24) - [CLICK seatbelts publicity campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/click-seatbelts-publicity-campaign/) - DfT THINK! (26.3.24) - [Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/annual-local-authority-road-maintenance-alarm-survey-report/) - Asphalt Industry Alliance (27.3.24) - [Implementing low traffic neighbourhoods: Statutory Guidance](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/implementing-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-statutory-guidance/) - Department for Transport (20.3.24) - [Low traffic neighbourhoods research report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-research-report/) - Department for Transport (19.3.24) - [DEADLY DANGER LURKING ON SCENIC ROADS: NFU Mutual Rural Road Safety Report 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/deadly-danger-lurking-on-scenic-roads-nfu-mutual-rural-road-safety-report-2023/) - NFU Mutual (13.3.24) - [Default 20mph Speed Limit on Restricted Roads (in Wales)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/default-20mph-speed-limit-on-restricted-roads-in-wales/) - Transport for Wales (5.3.24) - [Stride and ride: England's path from laggard to leader in walking, wheeling, and cycling](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/stride-and-ride-englands-path-from-laggard-to-leader-in-walking-wheeling-and-cycling/) - Institute for Public Policy Research (28.2.24) - [Transport for London Bus Safety Standards](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/transport-for-london-bus-safety-standards/) - Transport for London & TRL (27.2.24) - [An immersive reality intervention to improve young cyclists’ ability to detect and perceive hazards as they navigate road junctions: a collaborative safe cycling pilot study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/an-immersive-reality-intervention-to-improve-young-cyclists-ability-to-detect-and-perceive-hazards-as-they-navigate-road-junctions-a-collaborative-safe-cycling-pilot-study/) - Brunel University (14.2.23) - [Combining the carrot and stick: can ANPR Speed Indicator Devices reduce speed in rural areas?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/combining-the-carrot-and-stick-can-anpr-speed-indicator-devices-reduce-speed-in-rural-areas/) - Suffolk County Council (30.5.23) - [Design development of side road crossings for pedestrians and cyclists](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/design-development-of-side-road-crossings-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists/) - University of the West England (5.6.23) - [CRoss-modal Intervention Training To Improve Cyclist Awareness Levels (CRITICAL) project](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/cross-modal-intervention-training-to-improve-cyclist-awareness-levels-critical-project/) - University of Southampton (2.8.23) - [Summary report of PRIME road trials 2020 - 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/summary-report-of-prime-road-trials-2020-2022/) - Professor Alex Stedmon (17.10.23) - [Evaluating the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/evaluating-the-role-of-telematics-in-reducing-speed-violations-among-drivers-and-riders-in-the-delivery-sector/) - University College London (20.11.23) - [We Need To Talk About Handsfree: Officer understanding of the dangers of handsfree and handheld mobile phone use by drivers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/we-need-to-talk-about-handsfree-officer-understanding-of-the-dangers-of-handsfree-and-handheld-mobile-phone-use-by-drivers/) - Open University (30.1.24) - [A nudge in the right direction - Evaluation Report of the Adult Pedestrian Trial](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/a-nudge-in-the-right-direction-evaluation-report-of-the-adult-pedestrian-trial/) - Liverpool City Council (31.1.24) - [Safer Journey Ahead](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safer-journey-ahead/) - Norfolk County Council (15.2.24) - [Comparing police and hospital e-scooter casualty datasets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/comparing-police-and-hospital-e-scooter-casualty-datasets/) - PACTS (19.2.24) - [Data Linkage in Road Safety: bridging the divide to support better health outcomes](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/data-linkage-in-road-safety-bridging-the-divide-to-support-better-health-outcomes/) - Seema Yalamanchil, Imperial College London (13.2.24) - [Cycle helmet safety testing](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/cycle-helmet-safety-testing/) - Road Safety Trust (12.10.21) - [Harecroft: an evaluation of how to apply psychological speed reductions through a rural hamlet](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/harecroft-an-evaluation-of-how-to-apply-psychological-speed-reductions-through-a-rural-hamlet/) - Wilsden Parish Council (24.1.23) - [Lower urban speed limits in Europe - what does the evidence show?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/lower-urban-speed-limits-in-europe-what-does-the-evidence-show/) - PACTS (25.5.23) - [School street closure traffic displacement and road safety concerns](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-street-closure-traffic-displacement-and-road-safety-concerns-2/) - Sustrans (19.7.22) - [Using cognitive responses to assess and improve vehicle brake light designs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/using-cognitive-responses-to-assess-and-improve-vehicle-brake-light-designs/) - University of Kent (8.9.21) - [Targeting road injury prevention (TRIP)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/targeting-road-injury-prevention-trip/) - Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust & Cambridgeshire Road Safety Partnership (21.9.21) - [Designing user interfaces for older users of future autonomous vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/designing-user-interfaces-for-older-users-of-future-autonomous-vehicles/) - Designability (5.8.2021) - [Revealing the impact of 20mph speed limits in Wales and the implications for enforcement](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/revealing-the-impact-of-20mph-speed-limits-in-wales-and-the-implications-for-enforcement/) - Agilysis (6.1.24) - [Fasten Up Your Future](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/fasten-up-your-future/) - So-Mo (31.1.24) - [Casualties in Greater London during 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/casualties-in-greater-london-during-2022/) - Transport for London (23.1.24) - [Road danger reduction dashboards](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-danger-reduction-dashboards/) - 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Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety (4.1.24) - [Global status report on road safety 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/global-status-report-on-road-safety-2023/) - World Health Organisation (3.1.24) - [Blue Light Aware](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/blue-light-aware/) - GEM Motoring Assist (19.1.23) - [Road Safety Performance and Investment Opportunities: Britain’s motorways and A roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-performance-and-investment-opportunities-britains-motorways-and-a-roads/) - Road Safety Foundation (13.12.23) - [Active Travel Directory 2024](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/active-travel-directory-2024/) - Landor Links (6.12.23) - [Empowering young drivers with road safety education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/empowering-young-drivers-with-road-safety-education/) - RAC Foundation (Dr Elizabeth Box) (29.11.23) - [Reducing Older People’s Deaths on European Roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reducing-older-peoples-deaths-on-european-roads/) - European Transport Safety Council (14.11.23) - [The TRIP campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-trip-campaign/) - National Highways (8.11.23) - [Reported road casualties Scotland 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-scotland-2022/) - Transport Scotland (31.10.23) - [School Streets Educational Course](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-streets-educational-course/) - West Berkshire Council & Agilysis (24.10.23) - [Pedal Misapplication Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/pedal-misapplication-study/) - Transport Research Laboratory (11.10.23) - [Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-annual-report-2022/) - Department for Transport (10.10.23) - [Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Great Britain: 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vehicle-speed-compliance-statistics-for-great-britain-2022/) - Department for Transport (3.10.23) - [Wales 20mph Impact Analysis](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/wales-20mph-impact-analysis/) - Agilysis (27.9.23) - [Road Justice (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-justice-report/) - All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (26.9.23) - [‘Fitness to Drive’: A Rapid Scoping Review Report for the Road Safety Trust](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/fitness-to-drive-a-rapid-scoping-review-report-for-the-road-safety-trust/) - Road Safety Trust (19.07.22) - [Provisional road traffic estimates, Great Britain: July 2022 to June 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/provisional-road-traffic-estimates-great-britain-july-2022-to-june-2023/) - Department for Transport (20.9.23) - [Assessing the Impact of 20 mph Speed Limits on Vehicle Speeds in Rural Areas: The Case of the Scottish Borders](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/assessing-the-impact-of-20-mph-speed-limits-on-vehicle-speeds-in-rural-areas-the-case-of-the-scottish-borders/) - Edinburgh Napier University (19.9.23) - [The Impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods on Levels of Car/Van Driving among Residents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-impact-of-2020-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-on-levels-of-car-van-driving-among-residents/) - London Borough of Lambeth, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Westminster and Imperial College London (13.9.23) - [National Travel Survey 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-travel-survey-2022/) - Department for Transport (12.9.23) - [Ghost Busting: A Novel On-Road Exploration of External HMIs for Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/ghost-busting-a-novel-on-road-exploration-of-external-hmis-for-autonomous-vehicles/) - University of Nottingham (7.9.23) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain, involving illegal alcohol levels: 2021](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-involving-illegal-alcohol-levels-2021/) - Department for Transport (6.9.23) - [Exploring the relationship between car brands and risky driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/exploring-the-relationship-between-car-brands-and-risky-driving/) - Alan Tapp (UWE), George Ursachi (Agile Transport Analysis) & Dan Campsall (Agilysis) (15.8.23 - [DriveFit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drivefit/) - Dr Elizabeth Box (21.6.23) - [Developing and implementing 20-mph speed limits in Edinburgh and Belfast](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/developing-and-implementing-20-mph-speed-limits-in-edinburgh-and-belfast/) - Jepson R, Baker G, Cleland C, Cope A, Craig N, Foster C, et al (22.8.23) - [Road traffic estimates in Great Britain: 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-traffic-estimates-in-great-britain-2022/) - Department for Transport (15.8.23) - [Driven by information revisited (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driven-by-information-revisited-report/) - RAC Foundation (1.8.23) - 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Dip. ASM (on behalf of Road Safety GB) (4.7.23) - [Cycling Action Plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/cycling-action-plan/) - Transport for London (28.6.23) - [Connecting the Country (draft strategy document)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/connecting-the-country-draft-strategy-document/) - National Highways (27.6.23) - [Increasing bus patronage through an audience strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/increasing-bus-patronage-through-an-audience-strategy/) - Department for Transport (20.6.23) - [Shifting Face To Face Driver Safety Training Online](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/shifting-face-to-face-driver-safety-training-online/) - PACTS & Nottingham Trent University (15.6.23) - [Give Cycle Space (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/give-cycle-space-campaign-2/) - Cycling Scotland & Police Scotland (15.6.23) - [Reported road casualties Great Britain, provisional results: 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-provisional-results-2022/) - Department for Transport (24.5.23) - [The Cycling Framework for Active Travel](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-cycling-framework-for-active-travel/) - Scottish Government (17.5.23) - [National Rider Risk Awareness Course (NRRAC)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-rider-risk-awareness-course-nrrac/) - UKROEd (16.5.23) - [Defence Road Safety Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/defence-road-safety-strategy/) - Ministry of Defence (11.5.23) - [Cargo Bike Action Plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/cargo-bike-action-plan/) - Transport for London (10.5.23) - [Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey 2023](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/annual-local-authority-road-maintenance-alarm-survey-2023/) - Asphalt Industry Alliance (3.5.23) - [The Handbook of Fatigue Management in Transportation: Waking Up to the Challenge](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-handbook-of-fatigue-management-in-transportation-waking-up-to-the-challenge/) - Christina Rudin-Brown & Ashleigh Filtness (2/5/23) - [Inequalities in Road Safety in London](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/inequalities-in-road-safety-in-london/) - Transport for London (26.4.23) - [Reducing road deaths among powered two wheeler users](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reducing-road-deaths-among-powered-two-wheeler-users/) - European Transport Safety Council (19.4.23) - [In-Depth Investigation of E-Scooter Performance (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/in-depth-investigation-of-e-scooter-performance-report/) - TRL (18.4.23) - [Default 20mph Speed Limit on Restricted Roads Phase 1 (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/default-20mph-speed-limit-on-restricted-roads-phase-1-report/) - Transport for Wales (10.4.23) - [LEVITATE Policy Support Tool](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/levitate-policy-support-tool/) - LEVITATE (4.4.23) - [Travel to School by Children in Northern Ireland 2021/22](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/travel-to-school-by-children-in-northern-ireland-2021-22/) - Department for Infrastructure (3.4.23) - [Northern Ireland Occupant Fatality Report 2015](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/ni-occupant-fatality-report-2015/) - Elaine Hardy PhD (29.3.23) - [Connected Vehicle Data for Road Safety (white paper)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/connected-vehicle-data-for-road-safety-white-paper/) - Agilysis (28.3.23) - [National Highways HGV ‘blind spots’ safety campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-highways-hgv-blind-spots-safety-campaign/) - National Highways (23.3.23) - [Recommendations on Safety of E-scooters](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/recommendations-on-safety-of-e-scooters/) - ETSC & PACTS (22.3.23) - [Is pushing it worth it? 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RAC Foundation (17.1.23) - [Active Travel Tool](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/active-travel-tool/) - Road Safety Foundation (10.1.23) - [National evaluation of e-scooter trials - Findings report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/national-evaluation-of-e-scooter-trials-findings-report/) - Department for Transport (11.1.23) - [British EuroRAP Results 2022: Investing in Safer Mobility - targeting investment across the British Road Network](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/investing-in-safer-mobility-targeting-investment-across-the-british-road-network/) - Road Safety Foundation (4.1.23) - [Police Powers and Procedures: Breath Tests, year ending 31 December 2021](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/police-powers-and-procedures-breath-tests-year-ending-31-december-2021/) - Home Office (14.12.22) - [Evaluation of low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) impacts on NO2 and traffic](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/evaluation-of-low-traffic-neighbourhood-ltn-impacts-on-no2-and-traffic/) - Imperial College London (13.12.22) - [The value of prevention – casualty reductions in switching from a 30mph to 20mph speed limit default in Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-value-of-prevention-casualty-reductions-in-switching-from-a-30mph-to-20mph-speed-limit-default-in-wales/) - Edinburgh Napier University (7.12.22) - [Road conditions in England to March 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-conditions-in-england-to-march-2022/) - Department for Transport (8.12.22) - [Contraflows and cycling safety: evidence from 22 years of data involving 508 one-way streets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/contraflows-and-cycling-safety-evidence-from-22-years-of-data-involving-508-one-way-streets/) - University of Leeds (30.11.22) - [Know the Dangers (campaign & evaluation)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/know-the-dangers-campaign-evaluation/) - The Shiny Side Up Partnership (29.11.22) - [Provisional road traffic estimates, Great Britain: April 2021 to March 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/provisional-road-traffic-estimates-great-britain-april-2021-to-march-2022/) - 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School of Psychology, Keele University (26.10.22) - [Why are newly qualified motorists at high crash risk?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/why-are-newly-qualified-motorists-at-high-crash-risk/) - Richard Rowe, Sheffield University (18.10.22) - [Driving simulator performance worsens after the Spring transition to Daylight Saving Time](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driving-simulator-performance-worsens-after-the-spring-transition-to-daylight-saving-time/) - University of Surrey (12.10.22) - [Reported road casualties Great Britain, annual report: 2021](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-great-britain-annual-report-2021/) - Department for Transport (5.10.22) - [Reducing Child Deaths on European Roads (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reducing-child-deaths-on-european-roads-report/) - European Transport Safety Council (ETSC): 27.9.22 - [Connected & Automated Mobility 2025: Realising the benefits of self-driving vehicles in the UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/connected-automated-mobility-2025-realising-the-benefits-of-self-driving-vehicles-in-the-uk/) - 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Professor Charles Musselwhite, THINK Academy (23.8.22) - [Data Wiki](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/data-wiki/) - Road Safety GB Analysts' Network (16.8.22) - [Mobile phone use by drivers: Great Britain, 2021 (statistics)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/mobile-phone-use-by-drivers-great-britain-2021-statistics/) - Department for Transport (10.8.22) - [Street shift – The future of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/street-shift-the-future-of-low-traffic-neighbourhoods/) - Centre for London (27.7.22) - [Ready to Pass? 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Phase 1 final report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/how-effective-is-reducing-speed-limits-on-rural-roads-phase-1-final-report/) - Surrey County Council (10.5.22) - [Elite Rider Hub](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/elite-rider-hub/) - Motorcycle Industry Association (3.5.22) - [Rules on the safe use of automated vehicles: summary of responses and government response](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rules-on-the-safe-use-of-automated-vehicles-summary-of-responses-and-government-response/) - Department for Transport (26.1.22) - [Capturing best evidence from witnesses to serious road traffic collisions: a field trial of the Self-Administered Interview for Road Traffic Collisions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/capturing-best-evidence-from-witnesses-to-serious-road-traffic-collisions-a-field-trial-of-the-self-administered-interview-for-road-traffic-collisions/) - Swansea University (19.4.22) - [Road Safety Trends (e-paper)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-trends-e-paper/) - 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PACTS (6.1.21) - [School Streets Air Quality Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-streets-air-quality-study/) - Transport for London (31.3.21) - [Go left (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/go-left-campaign/) - Highways England (30.1.21) - [What happened to road casualties during the COVID-19 Lockdown 1.0?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/what-happened-to-road-casualties-during-the-covid-19-lockdown-1-0/) - Agilysis (24.1.21) - [Road Safety Framework to 2030](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-safety-framework-to-2030/) - Scottish Government (24.3.21) - [Mobile Phones and Seatbelts Technology Review (Phase 2)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/mobile-phones-and-seatbelts-technology-review-phase-2/) - TRL (23.1.21) - [No excuse for speeding (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/no-excuse-for-speeding-campaign/) - Road Safety Scotland & the Scottish Government (17.3.21) - [Drug driving: the tip of an iceberg? (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drug-driving-the-tip-of-an-iceberg-report/) - PACTS (16.3.21) - [Multi-drop Delivery Driving: What are the risks?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/multi-drop-delivery-driving-what-are-the-risks/) - DriverMetrics (9.3.21) - [Speed Management Hub](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/speed-management-hub/) - Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF) (3.3.21) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain, provisional estimates involving illegal alcohol levels: 2019](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-involving-illegal-alcohol-levels-2019/) - Department for Transport (2.3.21) - [Cycling data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/cycling-data/) - Transport for London (TfL) (23.2.21) - [Pave the Way (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/pave-the-way-report/) - Transport for All (24.2.21) - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain: provisional estimates year ending June 2020](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-year-ending-june-2020/) - Department for Transport (DfT) (17.2.21) - [Drink driving – taking stock, moving forward](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drink-driving-taking-stock-moving-forward/) - PACTS (15.2.21) - [‘Be the mate who won’t speed’ (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/be-the-mate-who-wont-speed-campaign/) - DfT THINK! (10.2.21) - [The Impact of COVID-19 on Traffic Safety and Mobility Education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-traffic-safety-and-mobility-education/) - European Transport Safety Council (9.2.21) - [The Van Driver Toolkit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/the-van-driver-toolkit/) - Driving for Better Business & Highways England (3.2.21) - [School Streets: reducing children’s exposure to toxic air pollution and road danger](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/school-streets-reducing-childrens-exposure-to-toxic-air-pollution-and-road-danger/) - Mums for Lungs, Transport for Quality of Life, Active Travel Academy & Possible (2.2.21) - [Northern Ireland 2020 fatal casualties](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/northern-ireland-2020-fatal-casualties/) - PSNI (27.1.21) - [Evaluating an Intervention to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviors: Taking the Fear Out of Virtual Reality](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/evaluating-an-intervention-to-reduce-risky-driving-behaviors-taking-the-fear-out-of-virtual-reality/) - Universities of Antwerp, Southampton & Warwick (26.1.21) - [Embracing an electric future: the right support for fleets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/embracing-an-electric-future-the-right-support-for-fleets/) - Drivetech (20.1.21) - [Data Driven 2020](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/data-driven-2020/) - RAC Foundation (19.1.21) - [Reproducible road safety research with R: A practical introduction](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reproducible-road-safety-research-with-r-a-practical-introduction/) - RAC Foundation & Leeds Institute for Transport Studies (13.1.21) - [MeBeSafe](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/mebesafe/) - Cranfield University (6.1.21) - [RIDEFREE: Refreshing our approach to motorcycle safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/ridefree-refreshing-our-approach-to-motorcycle-safety/) - Highways England & Road Safety Analysis (5.1.21) - [Provisional Road Traffic Estimates Great Britain October 2019-September 2020](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/provisional-road-traffic-estimates-great-britain-october-2019-september-2020/) - Department for Transport (21.12.20) - [International Review of Road Collision Investigation Approaches](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/international-review-of-road-collision-investigation-approaches/) - The Transafe Network & RAC Foundation (16.12.20) - [Driving for work: A strategic review of risks associated with cars and light vans and implications for policy and practice](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driving-for-work-a-strategic-review-of-risks-associated-with-cars-and-light-vans-and-implications-for-policy-and-practice/) - UCL Centre for Tranpsort Studies & Agilysis (15.12.20) - [Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Great Britain: January to June 2020](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/vehicle-speed-compliance-statistics-for-great-britain-january-to-june-2020/) - Department for Transport (9.12.20) - [Road traffic accidents recorded by neighbourhood deprivation decile in London (2019)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/road-traffic-accidents-recorded-by-neighbourhood-deprivation-decile-in-london-2019/) - Trust for London and London Road Safety Council (8.12.20) - [Towards 2030 – making our roads safer for all (strategy document)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/towards-2030-making-our-roads-safer-for-all-strategy-document/) - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Vision Zero Partnership (2.12.20) - [Geographical trends in Vulnerable Road User KSI stats 2015-2019](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/geographical-trends-in-vulnerable-road-user-ksi-stats-2015-2019/) - Motorcycle Action Group (1.12.20) - [Connected and autonomous vehicles projects: case studies](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/connected-and-autonomous-vehicles-projects-case-studies/) - Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (25.11.20) - [Better Business Resilience (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/better-business-resilience-report/) - Driving for Better Business (24.11.20) - [An evaluation of options for road safety beyond 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-71/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 22nd July 2010 Date published/launched: April 2009 This report describes the methods that have been used to estimate the casualty reductions that might be expected to arise from a number of potential road safety intervention options. The options are presented in four groups defined by the level of detail of the - [Route safety management and evaluation guidance](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-147/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 23rd August 2010 Date published/launched: May 2010 'Route safety' is the treating of a whole route in a consistent manner so that drivers travelling along it can understand the behaviour expected of them. Road safety has often been improved by treating specific sites at which there have been accident clusters. Subsequently, - [Interim evaluation of the implementation of 20 mph speed limits in Portsmouth](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-200/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is the first local authority in England to implement an extensive area-wide 20 mph speed limit scheme. This document results from an interim evaluation of the impact of the scheme, focusing on early monitored results. Portsmouth City Council - [Evaluation of Bikesafe Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-236/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 13th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report presents the findings of research evaluating the Bikesafe Scotland initiative. Bikesafe Scotland is a multi-agency initiative aimed at reducing the number and severity of crashes involving motorcyclists in Scotland. It was launched in 2000, and, to date, its main component - [Evaluation of Streetsense](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-237/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 14th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The overall aim of the research was to evaluate the distribution, uptake and use of the Streetsense resource. Streetsense is a road safety education resource developed by Road Safety Scotland (previously the Scottish Road Safety Campaign) after extensive research and piloting, making - [Road Traffic Injury Risk in Disadvantaged Communities: Evaluation of the Neighbourhood Road Safety Initiative](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-296/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 18th October 2010 Date published/launched: October 2010 This evaluation has also contributed greatly to understanding factors that describe and explain road safety problems in disadvantaged areas and its impact on mobility and quality of life. The road casualty rate in England is higher in disadvantaged areas compared with those - [Evaluation of a roadside impairment test device using alcohol](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-271/) - Organisation: Home Office Scientific Development Branch Date uploaded: 19th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The main objective of this study was to compare the performance of a portable impairment test device known as roadside impairment testing apparatus (RITA) with the field impairment tests (FIT) that are used at the roadside by UK police. The - [Evaluation of the National RIDE Scheme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-361/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB, Lancashire CC & TfL Date uploaded: 2nd December 2010 Date published/launched: November 2010 The National RIDE Scheme is a one-day course that involves presentations by instructors and group discussions around the risks they face on the road. Motorcycle riders are over-represented in road casualty statistics: it is estimated that they are - [Road Safety Evaluation Website](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-372/) - Organisation: DfT & RoSPA Date uploaded: 9th December 2010 Date published/launched: December 2010 Road Safety Evaluation is a free website to help road safety practitioners evaluate their education, training and publicity activities. At the heart of the Road Safety Evaluation website is E-valu-it, an interactive tool that helps practitioners define exactly what they are doing, - [Evaluation Tool for Road Safety Campaigns](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-377/) - Organisation: Cast Date uploaded: 15th December 2010 Date published/launched: February 2009 The CAST manual gives practical recommendations on how to design, implement, and evaluate a road safety campaign. Road safety campaigns play an integral part in the effort to improve road safety and thus reduce the number and/or severity of road accidents. The overall aim - [Safer Routes to School Evaluation Toolkit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-378/) - Organisation: Safer Routes to School (US) Date uploaded: 20th December 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This information is designed primarily to assist in the development and implementation of a local Safer Routes To School program evaluation plan. Across the USA, communities are conducting Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in order to enable and encourage - [Road Safety Activity Evaluation (in York)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-490/) - Organisation: York City Council Date uploaded: 31st March 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This research covered issues such as spontaneous awareness and attitudes towards road safety issues and advertising. The City of York road safety team is working in partnership with 95 Alive Road Safety Partnership, North Yorkshire Police (NYP), and North Yorkshire Fire & - [Evaluation of Streets Ahead on Safety Project: Final Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-514/) - Organisation: Birmingham City Council & University of Birmingham Date uploaded: 21st April 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 The evaluation aims to understand the role that a road safety and traffic engineering scheme has on the wider environment including socio-economic, health and education rather than purely casualty statistics, traffic speeds and flows. This report presents the - [Evaluation of Devon County Council's 'Driving Safer for Longer' workshops](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-576/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 20th June 2011 Date published/launched: April 2011 Devon County Council have been running 'Driving Safer for Longer' workshops since summer 2008. The University of Plymouth and Devon County Council collaborated to evaluate the effectiveness of these workshops against their stated aims and other outcomes. Devon County Council have been - [Someone's Son - evaluation report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-603/) - Organisation: Safer Roads Humber Date uploaded: 25th July 2011 Date published/launched: July 2011 The Someone's Son team has recently completed its first evaluation report using the new RoSPA E-valu-it toolkit. In May 2010 the safer roads partnerships for South and West Yorkshire and Humberside launched a joint motorcycle casualty reduction campaign, 'Someone’s Son'. Developed independently - [Evaluation of the Stepping Out pedestrian training scheme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-616/) - Organisation: Staffordshire County Council Date uploaded: 15th August 2011 Date published/launched: October 2010 Stepping Out is a road safety training scheme offered by Staffordshire County Council to children aged 7 to 9 years. An evaluation of the scheme was commissioned to determine how effective it is in changing children's road safety knowledge and behaviour. Evaluation - [HEY (Health Early Years) road safety pilot (evaluation report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-746/) - Organisation: Bath & North East Somerset Council Date uploaded: 13th December 2011 Date published/launched: November 2011 This is a partnership road safety initiative from Bath and North East Somerset Council, providing a long-term approach to positive road safety messages through settings for children aged 3-4 and their parents / carers. Historically, childcare providers have found - [E-valu-it](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-373/) - Organisation: RoSPA & DfT Date uploaded: 8th December 2010 Date published/launched: December 2010 The main aims of E-valu-it are to increase and improve the measures of effectiveness of road safety education, training and publicity (ETP) and to improve the efficient use of road safety ETP resources. Users of E-valu-it are asked a series of questions - [Evaluation of the cycling city and towns programme: Interim Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-748/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 20th December 2011 Date published/launched: January 2011 The aim of the programme has been to explore whether and how increased investment in cycling as part of a whole-town strategy could lead to a significant and sustained increase in the number of cyclists and frequency of cycling. Between 2008 and - [The Young Driver Coaching Programme Resource Pack (evaluation)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-749/) - Organisation: Staffordshire County Council Date uploaded: 21st December 2011 Date published/launched: February 2010 The underlying principles of the Young Driver Coaching Programme Resource Pack are to increase the effectiveness of private practice in conjunction with professional instruction, and to involve parents in the learning to drive process. The Young Driver Coaching Programme (YDCP) Resource Pack - [2010 Tales of the Road campaign evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-753/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th January 2012 Date published/launched: March 2011 This report covers the findings from research carried out in February 2011 to enable DfT to report the implications of a major change in advertising strategy, from broadcast advertising to a tightly targeted approach. The last year has seen a change in - [THINK! Primary Education Materials Evaluation: Interim Report Final Stage](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-754/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 17th January 2012 Date published/launched: July 2011 EdComs was commissioned to conduct an evaluation of the DfT's THINK! Education resources to assess the success and impact of the programme against key performance indicators including awareness, uptake, quality and understanding. In September 2009, the DfT launched a suite of education - [THINK! Education Materials Evaluation: Interim Report Stage 1](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-755/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 26th January 2012 Date published/launched: July 2011 This report details the findings of Stage 1 of a full evaluation of the THINK! Education resources, in order to understand the impact they had on road safety education and to inform the DfT of any required changes going forward. In September - [No Excuses - interim evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-782/) - Organisation: Dorset County Council Date uploaded: 21st February 2012 Date published/launched: March 2011 This report is an interim evaluation of the additional enforcement and mass publicity undertaken as part of the year-long Dorset Road Safe Partnership project “no excuse”. Launched in mid January 2010, its goal was to contribute to improving Dorset County Council’s road - [An Evaluation of the 'Travelling to School Initiative' Programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-787/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 15th March 2012 Date published/launched: February 2012 This evaluation draws on a range of data sources to examine how the Travelling to School Initiative has been implemented and the extent to which the intended outcomes have been achieved. The Travelling to School Initiative (TTSI) is a joint undertaking by - [M42 MM Monitoring and Evaluation Three Year Safety Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-809/) - Organisation: Highways Agency Safety Team Date uploaded: 4th April 2012 Date published/launched: September 2011 This report reviews the first 36 months of validated personal injury accident data during Four Lane Variable Mandatory Speed Limit operation. In September 2006, the Four Lane Variable Mandatory Speed Limit operational regime was introduced in both directions of the M42 - [THINK! Road Safety Campaign Evaluation 'Named Rider' Summer motorcycle campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-886/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 16th May 2012 Date published/launched: April 2012 This report summarises pre and post campaign evaluation research carried out in summer 2011, to evaluate the second burst of the THINK BIKER 'Named Rider' campaign activity. This report summarises pre and post campaign evaluation research carried out in summer 2011, to - [Road Safety ETP: an evaluation of Central Bedfordshire’s 2011/12 programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-927/) - Organisation: Central Bedfordshire Council & Amey Date uploaded: 13th August 2012 Date published/launched: July 2012 Central Bedfordshire Council has published a full evaluation of its road safety education, training and publicity (ETP) function during the period 2011/12. The council outsourced its ETP function to Amey at the end of 2010 under a five-year contract which - [Transforming Riding: An Evaluation of Advanced Motorcycling](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1120/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 11th June 2013 Date published/launched: May 2013 More than 3,000 IAM motorcycle members completed an online survey about on the short and long term impact of the IAM Advanced Motorcycle test on their riding. More than 3,000 IAM motorcycle members completed an online survey about on the short and long - [Evaluation of Two Second Mistake campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1132/) - Organisation: Bedfordshire & Luton and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Casualty Reduction Partnerships Date uploaded: 24th June 2013 Date published/launched: March 2013 Beginning in November 2012, the Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership in conjunction with the Cambridge and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership delivered a campaign to promote the message that even a two second glance away - [Novice drivers - evidence review and evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1196/) - Organisation: TRL (on behalf of DfT) Date uploaded: 14th October 2013 Date published/launched: October 2013 This report reviewed and synthesised evidence of effectiveness for three approaches to tackling young and novice driver safety, for consideration in GB. The over-representation of young novice drivers in road collisions is a public health risk in Great Britain and - [THINK! Cycling (safety tips campaign) Evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1273/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 24th March 2014 Date published/launched: January 2014 This report evaluates a THINK! campaign which was used to raise awareness of cycle safety in five cities across the UK in October/November 2013. This report evaluates a THINK! campaign which was used to raise awareness of cycle safety in five cities - [Evaluation of the ‘Morning After’ Drink Drive Publicity Campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1285/) - Organisation: University of Bedfordshire (for Stennik) Date uploaded: 22nd April 2014 Date published/launched: March 2014 The 'morning after' drink drive publicity campaign has been running for several years. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of how long it takes for alcohol to pass through the body, and for it to be safe to drive - [ScootSmart: A Case Study in Evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1286/) - Organisation: RoSPA & Cambridgeshire CC Date uploaded: 23rd April 2014 Date published/launched: March 2014 RoSPA and Cambridgeshire County Council have produced a case study in evaluating a road safety intervention, based on a training scheme for primary pupils. RoSPA and Cambridgeshire County Council have produced a case study in evaluating a road safety intervention, based - [Road Safety ETP Evaluation Training: Evaluation Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1291/) - Organisation: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Date uploaded: 7th May 2014 Date published/launched: March 2014 This evaluation report relates to three road safety education, training and publicity (ETP) training sessions it ran during the first quarter of 2014. This evaluation report relates to three road safety education, training and publicity (ETP) training - [Yorkshire and Humber Pedal Cycle Project (evaluation report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1332/) - Organisation: Safer Roads Humber & City of York Council Date uploaded: 5th August 2014 Date published/launched: July 2014 This evaluation report concludes that a multi strand cycling project developed by road safety teams in the Yorkshire and Humber region met its objectives. The evaluation was carried out in accordance with the E-Valu-It toolkit. At the - [Blazed and Wasted (campaign) Evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1336/) - Organisation: Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis Date uploaded: 19th August 2014 Date published/launched: August 2014 This report evaluates the use of the 'Blazed and Wasted' drink drive campaign over five intervention events across Berkshire in June 2014. This report evaluates the use of the 'Blazed and Wasted' drink drive campaign over five intervention events across Berkshire - [Vehicle Maintenance Campaign (evaluation report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1342/) - Organisation: Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership Date uploaded: 28th August 2014 Date published/launched: March 2014 This evaluation report concluded that a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of vehicle maintenance achieved its aim. This evaluation report concluded that a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of vehicle maintenance achieved its aim. The - [Evaluation of the Dorset Driver Gold Initiative](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1391/) - Organisation: Dorest County Council & University of Warwick Date uploaded: 19th January 2015 Date published/launched: January 2015 Dorset County Council has been delivering an older driver programme for 20 years and has carried out in-house evaluations of its effectiveness several times in the past few years, amending content and delivery each time. The last evaluation - [THINK! Drink Drive (Personal Consequences) Evaluation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1399/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 10th February 2015 Date published/launched: June 2014 The ‘Personal Consequences’ drink drive campaign launched in July 2007, using a variety of communication activities to try to persuade drivers to avoid drinking and driving.Young male drivers aged 17 to 29 are the core target group for the campaign, the key - [The Honest Truth (process evaluation)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1430/) - Organisation: TRL & The Honest Truth Date uploaded: 12th May 2015 Date published/launched: April 2015 The Honest Truth comprises educational materials and resources delivered through Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) to inform their students about how to stay safe as the driver or passenger in a vehicle.This project focused on an assessment and process evaluation of - [Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): an evaluation of CBT for the treatment of riding-related stress](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1469/) - Organisation: IAM & TRL Date uploaded: 2nd September 2015 Date published/launched: March 2015 Motorcyclists continue to account for disproportionately more casualties than would be expected given the distance they travel. In 2014 motorcycle traffic increased by 3% on the previous year but the number of seriously injured casualties increased by 9% to 5,289, outstripping the - [Evaluation of a Young Driver Education Programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1517/) - Organisation: RoSPA & Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership Date uploaded: 3rd February 2016 Date published/launched: December 1999 This report describes the results of an evaluation conducted by RoSPA on behalf of Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership. RoSPA acted as an independent evaluation consultancy to assess the effectiveness of a young driver education programme, - [An evaluation of low cost workplace based interventions to encourage use of sustainable transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1645/) - Organisation: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) on behalf of DfT Date uploaded: 1st March 2017 Date published/launched: January 2017 DfT commissioned the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) to work with a single site employer to design and evaluate low-cost, scalable interventions aimed at increasing the sustainable travel of employees. As the UK’s largest single site employer, with - [SM-ALR Monitoring: M25 Second Year Evaluation Reports (two reports)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1660/) - Highways England (4.04.17) - [Evaluation of the new drug driving legislation, one year after its introduction](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1715/) - Department for Transport (06.09.17) - [Save Drive Stay Alive Evaluation Greater Manchester & Surrey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1757/) - Organisation: Greater Manchester FRS, Surrey FRS & Road Safety Analysis Date uploaded: 12th December 2017 Date published/launched: February 2017 ‘Safe Drive Stay Alive’ (SDSA) is a series of emotionally-impactive live educational events aiming to reduce road casualties in young people, by increasing understanding of road risk and challenging unsafe attitudes and behaviour. SDSA was delivered - [Impact Evaluation of the National Speed Awareness Course](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1811/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 29th May 2018 Date published/launched: May 2018 This report shows that drivers who take a speed awareness course are as much as 23% less likely to reoffend in the six months after a first offence, compared to those who accept the fine and points.The study – carried out by - [Essential Evidence (182): Sustainable Travel Towns: An evaluation of the longer term impacts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1903/) - Organisation: Travelwest Date uploaded: 5th March 2019 Date published/launched: February 2019 Top line: City-wide sustainable travel interventions in three English towns led to increases in cycling and walking, sustained five year post project, while car use declined. More detail Interventions addressing a large number of people who are at a relatively small risk of injury - [Evaluation of the National HGV Speed Limit Increase in England and Wales: Year 2 Interim Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1952/) - Organisation: DfT & AECOM Date uploaded: 21st August 2019 Date published/launched: March 2019 In April 2015 new national speed limits came into force for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageway and dual carriageway roads in England and Wales. The new limits are 50 mph (up from 40 mph) and 60 mph - [Evaluation (in-house) of Y7 Theatre in Education in West Yorkshire](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1969/) - Leeds City Council & West Yorkshire Safer Roads Delivery Group (15.10.19) - [Evaluation of the National Network of Child Pedestrian Training Pilot Projects (Kerbcraft)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-388/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th January 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 In relation to Kerbcraft's impact on behaviour, the study found strong statistical evidence of positive impact of training in all three skills. This field trial operated in a variety of settings, taking rurality, ethnicity and social deprivation into account. This study has - [Before-and-after studies using crash data and iRAP protocols](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-592/) - Organisation: iRAP/EuroRAP Date uploaded: 26th July 2011 Date published/launched: May 2011 Over a long period of time, it is possible to check if the number of crashes has reduced at locations where infrastructure has been changed. A 'before-and-after' methodology using crash data is described in this paper. This report shows that evaluation of any work - [Supporting Information for Road Safety GB North East's Winter Campaigns 2011](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-762/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 3rd January 2012 Date published/launched: November 2011 The information included in this report is intended to compliment the campaigns Road Safety GB North East will be running in winter 2011. This report has been produced by the North East Regional Road Safety Resource to provide supporting - [Evaluation of Impacts of Bilingual Signs on Road Safety in Scotland – with TRL](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-955/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland & TRL Date uploaded: 4th March 2013 Date published/launched: August 2012 This is thought to be the first detailed research anywhere in the world to evaluate whether there is any evidence that bilingual signs have an effect on road safety. Bilingual signs were installed on selected trunk roads in Scotland following a - [Engaging the Somali community in the road safety agenda: a process evaluation from the London borough of Hounslow](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-999/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 28th November 2012 Date published/launched: August 2012 This study involved road safety practitioners in one London borough mapping child pedestrian casualties against census data which identified the Somali community as being particularly at risk of being involved in a road traffic collision. In the UK - [Bikeability Hazard Perception Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1420/) - DfT & NFER (8.04.15) - [THINK! Biennial Survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1564/) - Department for Transport (8.06.16) - [What kills most on the roads? New analysis for the new transport agenda](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/what-kills-most-on-the-roads-new-analysis-for-the-new-transport-agenda/) - Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (18.11.20) - [Equality of restraint: Reframing road safety through the ethics of private motorised transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/equality-of-restraint-reframing-road-safety-through-the-ethics-of-private-motorised-transport/) - Edinburgh Napier University (17.11.20) - [Cambs Drive iQ](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1821/) - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership (20.06.18) - [The Children's Traffic Club](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-103/) - Zinc Media (12.09.18) - [Driving and Riding for Work in the Gig Economy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1990/) - Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) (21.01.20) - [Road Safety: A Guide for Local Councillors in Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1345/) - RoSPA Scotland & Transport Scotland (8.09.14) - [Commercial Vehicle Safety Conference (2019)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1971/) - Highways England and the Road Safety Partnerships across North West England (16.10.19) - [The driving test trial: summary of Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) findings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1674/) - DVSA & TRL (03.05.17) - [Driving Test Changes in 2017: impact summary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1885/) - Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) (9.01.19) - [What did you see? (CGI training videos)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/what-did-you-see-cgi-training-videos/) - Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) (3.07.19) - [Take Extra Care (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2024/) - Road Safety GB (29.04.20) - [How safe is walking and cycling in Europe?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2002/) - ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) (25.02.2020) - [Wales 20mph Task Force Group report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/wales-20mph-task-force-group-report/) - Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales (04.08.20) - [60mph speed limit through roadworks](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/60mph-speed-limit-through-roadworks/) - Highways England (03.09.20) - [The rise and rise of e-bikes (briefing)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1751/) - Organisation: Travelwest Date uploaded: 2nd January 2018 Date published/launched: November 2017 Top line E-bike use has grown dramatically over the past decade and there is little evidence to suggest this growth will slow in the coming decade, as market penetration is low across much of Europe.More The research to date on the impact of e-bikes - [Motives, perceptions and experiences of electric bicycle owners and implications for health, wellbeing and mobility](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1986/) - Oxford Brookes University, Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis & UK CRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) (7.01.20) - [eBike charging infrastructure (short policy brief)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1922/) - London European Partnership for Transport (LEPT) (24.04.19) - [After Covid-19: Return to normality - a back to work toolkit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/after-covid-19-return-to-normality-a-back-to-work-toolkit/) - DriveTech (03.06.20) - [Drive like Gran's in the car - country roads (#DriveSmart campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/drive-like-grans-in-the-car-country-roads-drivesmart-campaign/) - Transport Scotland / Road Safety Scotland (10.11.20) - [Driver training for future automated vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/driver-training-for-future-automated-vehicles/) - University of Nottingham & RAC Foundation (11.11.20) - [Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2019](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/reported-road-casualties-scotland-2019/) - Transport Scotland (3.11.20) - [Bus Driver Fatigue](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/bus-driver-fatigue/) - Transport for London (18.09.19) - [Cardiff's Transport White Paper: Transport Vision to 2030: Cardiff Council (DOP: 1/20)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1993/) - Cardiff Council (29.01.20) - [Key Principles for Traffic Safety and Mobility Education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1996/) - ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) (12.02.20) - [Post Crash Response (conference)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1980/) - Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (20.11.19) - [National Road Safety Conference 2019 (papers)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1983/) - Road Safety GB (3.12.19) - [Climate Safe Streets (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2018/) - London Cycling Campaign (8.04.20) - [Provisional Road Traffic Estimates Great Britain (July 2019 - June 2020)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/provisional-road-traffic-estimates-great-britain-july-2019-june-2020/) - Department for Transport (4.11.20) - ['Zig Zag' parking programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-96/) - Oxfordshire County Council (22.07.10) - [Welcome to the School Crossing Patrol Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-138/) - Road Safety GB (16.08.10) - [Working together to build a safer road system: British road safety statement](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1510/) - Department for Transport (12.01.16) - [THINK! Country Roads Campaign (autumn 2016)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1612/) - Department for Transport (9.11.16) - [Prepare for the unexpected (rural roads campaign - Scotland)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1835/) - Road Safety Scotland (31.07.18) - [How Safe Are You on Britain’s Main Road Networks?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1945/) - Road Safety Foundation (23.07.19) - [Drive2TheFuture](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2014/) - Drive2TheFuture (25.03.20) - [Good Egg Safety Child Car Seat Initiative Retailer Mystery Shopping 2017 - Key Findings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1779/) - Good Egg Safety (14.02.18) - [Which? Child Car Seat Mystery Shop Investigation (2018)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1853/) - Which? & Good Egg Safety (26.09.18) - [Seat belts: the forgotten road safety priority](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1926/) - Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (14.05.19) - [Longer and/or Longer and Heavier Goods Vehicles (LHVs) _ a Study of the Effects if Permitted in the UK: Final Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-507/) - TRL (6.04.11) - [HGVs - a road user's guide](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-561/) - South Lanarkshire Council (10.06.11) - [Analysis of Bus and Coach Passenger Casualties in North East England, 2006 - 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-763/) - North East Regional Road Safety Resource (30.12.11) - [Specialised Heavy Vehicles: Exemptions from Annual Testing: Government Response to Consultation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1728/) - Department for Transport (10.10.17) - [#TestingAutomation (research)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1867/) - Thatcham Research, Euro NCAP & Global NCAP (31.10.18) - [Automated Driving Systems: Understanding Future Collision Patterns](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1962/) - TRL (24.09.19) - [Clean Growth: Technologies for meeting the UK’s emissions reduction targets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1957/) - Science and Technology Select Committee (17.09.19) - [The Scottish Household Survey 2019](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1963/) - Transport Scotland (25.09.19) - [Seatbelt and mobile phone surveys: Great Britain, 2017](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1898/) - Department for Transport (26.02.19) - [Drugs, driving and the law (videos)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1450/) - GEM Motoring Assist (1.07.15) - [THINK! drug drive campaign (2016)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1532/) - Department for Transport (9.06.16) - [RAC research into obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1568/) - RAC (17.06.16) - [Connected Drivers: A public attitude survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1511/) - RAC Foundation (19.01.16) - ['Friends' & 'Missing' (distraction campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1542/) - Department for Infrastructure (NI) (30.03.16) - [Battle of the Drivers: Driver v Driver (research study)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1774/) - East Riding of Yorkshire Council & Safer Roads Humber (31.01.18) - [Police powers and procedures, England and Wales, 2018](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1978/) - Home Office (12.11.19) - [Hare & Tortoise Party (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1414/) - Transport for London (23.03.15) - [Bike Life](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1896/) - Sustrans (20.02.19) - [Altered accelerator pedal control in a driving simulator in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1933/) - Manchester Metropolitan University (12.06.19) - [FLOURISH](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1936/) - Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), Innovate UK and partners (2.07.19) - [Older Road User Conference 2019 (papers)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1968/) - Road Safety GB, New View Consultants & RAC Foundation (9.10.19) - [Young Rider Focus 2019 (conference)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1911/) - Road Safety GB & FirstCar (21.03.19) - [Helping you stay safe on Britain's roads: DVSA strategy for 2017 to 2022](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1666/) - Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) (18.04.17) - [Review and assessment of pre-driver interventions in Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1833/) - Transport Scotland & TRL (11.07.18) - [Horse Rider Safety (leaflet)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1082/) - GEM Motoring Assist & British Horse Society (13.03.13) - [Air pollution guidance for school and college staff](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2004/) - British Lung Foundation and the National Education Union (3.3.20) - [Professional skills for delivering the drink-drive rehabilitation scheme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-110/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 4th August 2010 Date published/launched: June 2010 This guidance document helps drink-drive rehabilitation (DDR) training providers meet good practice when recruiting and training DDR trainers. The purpose of this guidance document is to give drink-drive rehabilitation (DDR) training providers the information they need to put in place systems and - [Literature review of road safety at traffic signals and signalised crossings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-125/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 10th August 2010 Date published/launched: May 2010 This review of safety at signal-controlled junctions and mid-block crossings was undertaken for Transport for London with the aim of informing practice and policy. It covers all aspects of signal design and strategy. A large number of studies on all aspects of signal control - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: 2009 estimates for accidents involving illegal alcohol levels](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-122/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 7th August 2010 Date published/launched: August 2010 Figures released by the DfT on 5/8/10 show a 5% fall in fatalities resulting from drink driving in the year to 31 March 2010. The Department for Transport has published provisional statistics on road accidents reported to police involving drinking and driving - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Quarterly Provisional Estimates Q1 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-121/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 7th August 2010 Date published/launched: August 2010 Provisional estimates published by the DfT on 5/8/10 show the number of fatalities in road accidents were down 16% for the 12 months ending March 2010, compared to the previous 12 months. Total casualties were also down 3%, and killed and seriously - [National Travel Survey: 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-139/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 17th August 2010 Date published/launched: July 2010 This statistical release presents information on personal travel in Great Britain during 2009. The 2009 National Travel Survey (NTS) is the latest in an established series of household surveys of personal travel in Great Britain. The NTS has been running continuously since - [PIARC Road Safety Manual](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-143/) - Organisation: PIARC Date uploaded: 18th August 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This reference publication compiles experience from different countries and presents information and guidance for the design and operation of road infrastructure in order to increase road safety. After six years of diligent work led by the PIARC Technical Committee on Road Safety, this reference - [Traffic Calming Techniques (2005)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-140/) - Organisation: CIHT Date uploaded: 18th August 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This book provides a timely update to the earlier CSS publication, Traffic Calming in Practice, first produced in 1994, and has "10 years of experience between the covers". It outlines the purposes for which traffic calming can be used, both as an approach in - [Road Safety Audit (2008)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-141/) - Organisation: CIHT Date uploaded: 19th August 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 These guidelines provide a comprehensive review of road safety audit. These audit guidelines have been produced following two initiatives in road safety and related fields. The revised UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Road Safety Audit Standard HD 19/03 was produced in - [Cyclist Training Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-132/) - Organisation: Norfolk County Council Date uploaded: 19th August 2010 Date published/launched: July 2009 Norfolk County Council commissioned an external review of its cyclist training scheme. There were lessons to be learned and changes have been made to the scheme as a result. This report informed Norfolk County Council Members of the new child cyclist training - [Collision Prevention & Reduction (2007)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-142/) - Organisation: CIHT Date uploaded: 20th August 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The document provides comprehensive and practical guidelines for policy-makers and practitioners in the field of CPR on our roads. CIHT first published its Accident Reduction & Prevention guidelines in 1986 with an update in 1990. CIHT are pleased to continue this tradition of best - [Human Factors for Highway Engineers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-144/) - Organisation: R. Fuller (Department of Psychology, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland), J.A. Santos (Department of Psychology, University of Minho, Portugal) Date uploaded: 23rd August 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 How can we design a road or highway or transport system so as to provide both a high level of mobility and a high level of safety? - [Child Casualties 2010; A study into resident risk of children on roads in Great Britain 2004-08](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-149/) - Organisation: Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis Date uploaded: 24th August 2010 Date published/launched: August 2010 In this report the level of risk children are exposed to is compared across 408 local authority areas and shows that children living in some areas have almost a one in 200 chance of being injured each year. The research is - [Review of the class and quality of street lighting](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-148/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 24th August 2010 Date published/launched: February 2009 TRL was commissioned by TfL to carry out research into the class and quality of street lighting on all types of road on behalf of the sponsoring group. The methodology included a review of standards and guidance documents, a review of costs of a - [Older driver training interventions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-156/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 26th August 2010 Date published/launched: January 2010 A literature review of older driver training interventions: implications for the delivery programmes by Devon County Council and Devon Road Casualty Reduction Partnership. The aim of the research was to examine the evidence as to whether or not training interventions result in - [Situational judgement in driver training and assessment: a literature review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-155/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 27th August 2010 Date published/launched: October 2009 In this research, literature is reviewed and advice sought from expert police drivers, to assess the suitability of 'situational judgement' and 'commentary driving' for use in practical driver training and testing. Situational judgement testing and commentary driving are two methods that can be used - [Thames Valley seat belt survey 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-157/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 2nd September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2009 This report describes the results of two surveys carried out in the Thames Valley region in order to estimate the rate of seat belt and mobile phone use in their region. TRL carries out a series of regular surveys for the Department for Transport - [Update of the safety checklist for the assessment of In-Vehicle Information Systems: a scoping study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-159/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 3rd September 2010 Date published/launched: March 2009 A safety checklist for the assessment of In-Vehicle Information Systems was developed by TRL in the late 1990s. A literature review and survey was conducted to ascertain whether and how the checklist should be updated. A safety checklist for the assessment of In-Vehicle Information - [The effect of traffic signal strategies on the safety of pedestrians](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-175/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 9th September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2009 One of the key objectives of this project was to provide advice to local highway authorities regarding the application of signal control strategies. TRL was commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) to consider the effect of signal control strategies on casualties, particularly for - [Education in road safety: are we getting it right?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-177/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 10th September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 According to this report by Professor Frank McKenna, a fundamental re-assessment of how road safety education is implemented and evaluated is needed to make sure schemes are delivering real benefits in terms of lives saved and money spent. In his report published by - [Active Travel Strategy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-184/) - Department for Transport (15.09.20) - [Investigating driver distraction: the effects of video and static advertising](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-183/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 15th September 2010 Date published/launched: May 2010 This study provides a detailed insight into the effects of roadside billboard advertising on driver behaviour. Roadside advertising is a common sight on urban roads. Previous research suggests the presence of advertising increases mental workload and changes the profile of eye fixations, drawing attention - [Guidelines for Specification and Use of Passively Safe Street Furniture on the UK Road Network](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-186/) - Organisation: Passive Safety UK Date uploaded: 16th September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The guidelines provide advice for the adoption and selection of the appropriate type of passively safe signposts, lighting columns, traffic signal poles, bollards and other passively safe street furniture for all rural and urban roads. The guidelines are advisory and we advise - [The impact of street lighting on night-time road casualties](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-187/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 17th September 2010 Date published/launched: April 2009 This work set out to improve the basis on which the cost-benefit of installing and operating street lighting on local authority managed roads of all types is calculated. To do this it is necessary to derive factors, by which lighting will reduce the number - [Monitoring Speed awareness Courses](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-202/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 In due course the road safety impact of speed awareness courses will need to be assessed. Suitable control groups are likely to disappear as course provision becomes national. This project aims to collect data from a suitable control group. The objectives of - [Effect of 20 mph traffic speed zones on road injuries in London, 1986-2006](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-194/) - Organisation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Date uploaded: 22nd September 2010 Date published/launched: February 2009 The aim of thsi report is to quantify the effect of the introduction of 20 mph traffic speed zones on road collisions, injuries, and fatalities in London. This report is an observational study based on analysis of geographically - [Road Safety Strategy Beyond 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-208/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 27th September 2010 Date published/launched: April 2009 This report follows on from a presentation given to Department for Transport delegates at a meeting in November 2007 and draws together research across some of the core disciplines related to road safety. This report follows on from a presentation given to - [Post 2010 Casualty Forecasting](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-212/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 29th September 2010 Date published/launched: April 2009 This report presents the outcome of research that has been carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory to assist the Department for Transport to prepare for the post-2010 casualty reduction strategy. This report presents the outcome of research that has been carried - [Fatal Vehicle-occupant Collisions: An In-depth Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-221/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 1st October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 A sample of 1,185 fatal vehicle occupant cases was considered, from 10 UK police forces, for the years 1994 to 2005 inclusive. Road traffic accidents are responsible for over 3,000 deaths per year in the UK, according to Department for Transport (2004a) - [Reported Road Casualties Great Britain (2009)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-248/) - Organisation: TSO (on behalf of DfT) Date uploaded: 3rd October 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 This report covers statistics on road casualties reported to the police in Great Britain in 2009. This report covers statistics on road casualties reported to the police in Great Britain in 2009. It has been published by TSO (The Stationery - [Tackling the Deficit: At what cost to road safety?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-311/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation & PACTS Date uploaded: 20th October 2010 Date published/launched: October 2010 This report analyses the impact of emergency budgets for 2010/2011 on the road safety sector and makes recommendations which encourage best use of road safety funding within the context of budget cuts expected in the CSR in October 2010. The economic - [Drive for Life Community Programme (final report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-331/) - Organisation: Sheffield City Council Date uploaded: 15th January 2011 Date published/launched: January 2009 A DfT Partnership Grant funded project that delivered a joint programme of life skills and road safety interventions to young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) from a deprived area of Sheffield. It is well established that driver attitudes are - [Offenders and Post-court Disposal Course](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-393/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 10th January 2011 Date published/launched: September 2010 The Road Safety Act 2006 makes provision for post-court educational intervention. The DfT commissioned this research to explore the characteristics of likely attendees, and the views of police and magistrates. The Road Safety Act 2006 makes legal provision for post-court educational intervention - [Does the Threat of Disqualification Deter Drivers from Speeding](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-396/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 17th January 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The aim of the project was to understand the deterrent effect of speed cameras and the motivations underpinning the behaviour of repeat speed offenders. It has long been recognised that driving speeds that are excessive and inappropriate to the conditions are a - [Learning to Drive: The Evidence](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-397/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 4th February 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report sets out the evidence on why there is a need to transform the training and testing of drivers, illustrating the Department for Transport and the Driving Standards Agency's assessment of the current problem. In 2007, the Department for Transport announced - [Road Safety Target in Sight: Making up for lost time](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-308/) - Organisation: ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) Date uploaded: 21st January 2011 Date published/launched: June 2010 This report provides an overview of European countries' performance in five areas of road safety. This 4th Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) Report provides an overview of European countries’ performance in five areas of road safety.It builds on the three - [Feeling Safe, Itching to Drive: Pre-driver and Learner Perspectives on Driving and Learning](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-398/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 28th January 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The patterns of attitude and behaviour identified in earlier research with young drivers aged 17 to 25 were investigated in a series of workshops with young pre-drivers and learners, their parents and approved driving instructors. The origins of, and influences on, the - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain Quarterly Provisional Estimates Q3 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-456/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 7th February 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Quarterly Provisional Estimates is a series providing estimates of personal injury road accidents and their casualties. Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Quarterly Provisional Estimates is a series providing estimates of personal injury road accidents and - [Attitudes to Road Safety: Analysis of Driver Behaviour Module, 2010 NatCen Omnibus, Survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-450/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 15th February 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This report examines people's attitudes towards road safety and aims to establish a high-quality baseline of data for 2010. This report examines people’s attitudes towards road safety and aims to establish a high-quality baseline of data for 2010, with the scope to - [Why HID headlights bother older drivers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-448/) - Organisation: Lightmare Date uploaded: 21st February 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report looks into how high intensity discharge (HID) headlights, which are brighter than standard halogen bulbs, have a blinding effect on other drivers, particularly older drivers. Driving requires effective coordination of visual, motor, and cognitive skills. Visual skills are pushed to their limit - [ALSPAC: Exposure to Injury Risk in the Road Environment and Reported Road Traffic Injuries in 13 - 14 year-olds](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-454/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 1st March 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 The aim of this project is to explore the relationship between reported road traffic injuries and exposure to risk in the road environment and a range of individual, family and environmental risk factors in adolescents aged 13-14 years. The aim of this - [Every Second Counts: Choices in the operation of traffic lights](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-477/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 10th March 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This study looks at the way traffic lights are managed from the point of view of road users and considers possible changes. The purpose of this study is to look at the way traffic lights are managed from the point of view of - [Reported road accidents involving young car drivers: Great Britain 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-467/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 14th March 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This factsheet presents summary information relating to reported personal injury road accidents involving at least one young car driver. This factsheet presents summary information relating to reported personal injury road accidents involving at least one young car driver. The young drivers involved - [Using behavioural measures to evaluate route safety schemes: detailed guidance for practitioners](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-485/) - Organisation: ADEPT Date uploaded: 16th March 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 This report is intended as a resource which can be used by local authorities as guidance on the use of behavioural measures in the evaluation of route safety schemes. This report is intended as a resource which can be used by local authorities as - [A survey into the quality of road safety markings on Britain's roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-492/) - Organisation: Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) Date uploaded: 23rd March 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 This is the ninth national investigation conducted by the RSMA into the quality of road safety markings. This year’s survey is the ninth national investigation conducted by the RSMA into the quality of road safety markings. The findings in this - [Mixed Priority Routes Road Safety Demonstration Project](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-497/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 25th March 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The Mixed Priority Routes Road Safety Demonstration Project (MPR) follows a long history of government-led safety demonstration projects, with the aim of helping local authorities tackle road safety problems in new ways. The Mixed Priority Routes Road Safety Demonstration Project (MPR) follows - [Mixed Priority Routes - Results Update and Cost Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-498/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 29th March 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 Since completion of the Mixed Priority Route schemes the changing economic environment and its effect on local government expenditure has raised new issues regarding the project which are discussed in this report. Since completion of the Mixed Priority Route (MPR) schemes and - [IAM Drive and Survive](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-476/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 1st April 2011 Date published/launched: April 2010 IAM Drive & Survive is a commercial subsidiary of the IAM and promotes occupational driver improvement throughout the fleet/business community. IAM Drive & Survive is a commercial subsidiary of the IAM and promotes occupational driver improvement throughout the fleet/business community. IAM Drive & - [Puffin pedestrian crossing accident study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-510/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 11th April 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 The aim of this study was to quantify the safety benefit of Puffin facilities. Puffin facilities were developed to replace Pelican crossings at mid-block sites and farside pedestrian signals at junctions. Research has shown that compared to existing pedestrian signal facilities, Puffin facilities can - [The Good, the Bad and the Talented: Young Drivers' Perspectives on Good Driving and Learning to Drive](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-405/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 15th April 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report focuses on understanding how young people experience the learning to drive process, their definition of its goal, good driving, and the implications of these for driving behaviour. The impact of young people’s attitudes and mindsets on their driving, and the - [Licensed to skill: contributory factors in road accidents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-517/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 18th April 2011 Date published/launched: April 2011 The report shows the top 10 contributory factors for different crash severities, driver age, road types and other issues such as weather and time of crash. Since 2005, official accident records have included additional information on contributory factors which are designed to provide - [Police Powers and Procedures 2009/10](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-518/) - Organisation: Home Office Date uploaded: 20th April 2011 Date published/launched: April 2011 This report looks into the data concerning breath tests carried out in Britain in 2009 compared with previous years, looking specifically into the number carried out and the number of positive tests. The report reveals that the number of positive or refused tests - [Police Recorded Road Casualties in Wales: Quarterly Provisional Estimates 1st Quarter 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-520/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government Date uploaded: 27th April 2011 Date published/launched: August 2010 This report provides estimates to March 2010 of casualties in Wales resulting from personal injury road accidents. This report provides estimates to March 2010 of casualties in Wales resulting from personal injury road accidents. These estimates monitor emerging trends between the publication - [Motorcycle Accidents In Depth Study (MAIDS)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-521/) - Organisation: ACEM Date uploaded: 28th April 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The MAIDS Study seeks to improve the knowledge of PTW accidentology in order to better understand the nature and causes of PTW accidents. The MAIDS Study seeks to improve the knowledge of PTW accidentology in order to better understand the nature and causes of - [Pedestrian Road Casualties, 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-523/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government Date uploaded: 5th May 2011 Date published/launched: July 2010 This statistical bulletin looks at pedestrian road traffic casualties in Wales, particularly child (0-15 yrs) pedestrian casualties. This statistical bulletin looks at pedestrian road traffic casualties in Wales. It looks both at all pedestrian casualties and at child (aged 0-15) pedestrian casualties. - [Cohort II: A Study of Learner and New Drivers Volume 1 Main Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-400/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th May 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 'Cohort II' was a major six-year study providing a picture of how 'cohorts' of learner drivers in Great Britain undertake driver training and testing, and of their subsequent experiences as new drivers. ‘Cohort II’ was a major six-year study, funded by the - [Deprivation and Child Pedestrian Road Casualties](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-528/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 11th May 2011 Date published/launched: January 2010 The study was commissioned to review child pedestrian road casualty data for the 10-year period 1999-2008 and, in particular, to determine if there is evidence that suggests a link between child pedestrian casualties and deprivation. The study was commissioned by the - [2008 Road Casualties Wales: Drinking and Driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-526/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government Date uploaded: 17th May 2011 Date published/launched: December 2009 This statistical bulletin assesses the relationship between drink driving and road accidents and casualties in Wales. This statistical bulletin assesses the relationship between drink driving and road accidents and casualties in Wales. It presents information in three sections about: • The association - [Casualty forecasts for Northern Ireland in 2020 and Key Performance Indicators](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-530/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 20th May 2011 Date published/launched: November 2009 In July 2009, the Transport Research Laboratory was commissioned by the Department of the Environment, Northern Ireland to assist with setting up a casualty reduction target for 2020. This report presents the conclusions of the study. In July 2009, the Transport - [Road Safety Performance Index Flash 19](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-544/) - Organisation: ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) Date uploaded: 23rd May 2011 Date published/launched: May 2011 This new Road Safety PIN Flash compares Member States' progress in reducing deaths among pedestrians, cyclists and powered two-wheelers (PTW). This new Road Safety PIN Flash compares Member States’ progress in reducing deaths among pedestrians, cyclists and powered two-wheelers (PTW). - [Young Drivers at Work Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-34/) - Organisation: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Date uploaded: 8th July 2010 Date published/launched: March 2010 This report summarises the results of a RoSPA project designed to get a better understanding of the risks faced, and created, by young (17-24 years) drivers at work. This freely available document will help employers and road - [Defining a road safety vision for Northern Ireland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-531/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 24th May 2011 Date published/launched: November 2009 This report looks into the process of setting a road safety vision for Northern Ireland. A number of countries have adopted road safety visions; these include Sweden and the Netherlands, which are often seen as leading the way in their approaches - [Fit to Drive](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-765/) - Organisation: RSA Date uploaded: 4th January 2012 Date published/launched: September 2011 As part of the Rethinking Risk Thought Leadership programme, RSA launched a campaign to find out if drivers really are 'Fit to Drive'. Eyesight is a crucial aspect of driving safety, yet we know that drivers are not looking after their eyes and having - [THINK! Road Safety Campaign Evaluation: 'Live With It' speed campaign and Motorcycle campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-752/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 10th January 2012 Date published/launched: April 2009 This report describes the results from the post campaign wave of research for the Speed and Motorcycles campaigns. This research wave was a post stage evaluation for the two THINK! campaigns measuring, the ‘Live With It’ speed campaign and the long-running Motorcycles - [Pedal Cyclist Casualties, 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-524/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government Date uploaded: 11th January 2012 Date published/launched: July 2010 This statistical bulletin looks at pedal cyclist casualties in Wales, particularly concerning child (aged 0-15). The purpose of this bulletin is to show trends in the number and severity of these casualties; and to show the circumstances associated with the accidents that - [Road safety education best practice](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-771/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 14th February 2012 Date published/launched: January 2012 The report provides expert advice and guidance on best practice in road safety education. This report has been produced in order to support a review of the Road Safety Education Officer Service (RSEOS) in Northern Ireland. The report provides expert advice and guidance on - [A segmentation of novice drivers in Great Britain: Factors associated with intention to take advanced driver training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-770/) - Organisation: TRL & IAM Date uploaded: 15th February 2012 Date published/launched: December 2011 The Institute of Advanced Motorists commissioned TRL to carry out a segmentation of novice drivers in terms of their stated intentions to engage with post-test training. It is known that novice drivers find driving immediately after passing their practical driving test stressful, - [No Excuse Focus Group Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-773/) - Organisation: Dorset County Council Date uploaded: 20th February 2012 Date published/launched: November 2011 Dorset County Council commissioned the Market Research Group at Bournemouth University to undertake focus group research on the effectiveness of the "No excuse" marketing strategy. The focus groups explored and answered the following questions: • Do members of the public believe there - [Motorcycle User Casualties (in Wales)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-738/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales Date uploaded: 29th February 2012 Date published/launched: August 2010 This statistical bulletin looks at motorcyclist road traffic casualties in Wales. This statistical bulletin looks at motorcyclist road traffic casualties in Wales. The first aim of this bulletin is to look at the extent to which motorcyclists face an extra - [Checklist for the assessment of in-vehicle information systems](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-673/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 1st March 2012 Date published/launched: September 2011 This publication updates 'A Checklist for the assessment of In-Vehicle Information Systems (IVIS)' which was published in 1999 to provide a structured approach for assessing the design of an IVIS. This publication updates 'A Checklist for the assessment of In-Vehicle Information Systems (IVIS)' which - [Identification of hazards and the assessment of risk of walked routes to school](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-612/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB Date uploaded: 16th March 2012 Date published/launched: March 2012 These guidelines have been produced for those tasked with assessing the safety of 'walked routes to and from school to determine the provision of free school transport under the Education Act 1944, amended 1966. The guidelines, which were updated in March 2012, - [It's My Choice](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-792/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 21st March 2012 Date published/launched: March 2012 This PACTS Occasional Research Report looks at the challenges of achieving safe mobility for an ageing population. This report arose from the acknowledgement of the age-inequality of road risk, and the recognition of two gaps in current discussions. It - [Development of risk models for the road assessment programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-796/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 27th March 2012 Date published/launched: March 2012 This report describes the ideas behind the development of the EuroRAP and Road Protection Score risk models and discusses the ideas behind them and compares their outputs. During 2001, TRL developed a process of risk rate mapping for the European Road Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) - [Potholes Review - Prevention and a better cure](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-836/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 24th April 2012 Date published/launched: April 2012 This review considers how local highway authorities deal with potholes, as well as wider stakeholder views and implications. In April 2011 Norman Baker MP announced a review into the problem of potholes. A progress report was published in December, and this is - [Rider and Passenger Casualties on Small Motorcycles in North East England, 2006 - 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-880/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 9th May 2012 Date published/launched: December 2011 This report is intended to assist road safety professionals in identifying the current trends in rider and passenger casualties on small motorcycles. This report is intended to assist road safety professionals in identifying the current trends in rider and - [Development and Implementation of a Vehicle-Pedestrian Conflict Analysis Method](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-868/) - Organisation: Imperial College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 10th May 2012 Date published/launched: March 2011 This paper examines the development, use, and evaluation of a new traffic conflict analysis technique that specifically addresses pedestrian-vehicle conflicts with the intention of being applicable to shared-space environments. This paper examines the development, use, and evaluation of - [Police Powers and Procedures England and Wales 2010/11](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-867/) - Organisation: Home Office Scientific Development Branch Date uploaded: 11th May 2012 Date published/launched: April 2012 This Home Office annual report on police powers and procedures draws together statistics on a range of topics including breath tests and police action in relation to motoring offences. This Home Office annual report on police powers and procedures draws - [The end of the road? Local investment in road safety in England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-887/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 14th May 2012 Date published/launched: April 2012 This report looks at local investment in roads and road safety within the context of reductions in government spending. It hopes to open up a debate on local performance, spending decisions and local priorities. This report looks at local investment in roads and - [Analysing the perceptions of pedestrians and drivers to shared space](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-870/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 15th May 2012 Date published/launched: May 2012 This paper investigates the importance of certain person, context and design-specific factors affecting the perceptions of pedestrians and drivers to shared space. Shared space is an approach to improving streets and places where both pedestrians and vehicles are - [Tackling the Deficit: Checking the Health of Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-905/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 18th May 2012 Date published/launched: May 2012 This report outlines the policy context and analyses the current situation for local authorities in England. The third in the Tackling the Deficit series, this report outlines the policy context and analyses the current situation for local authorities in - [The impact of smart driving aids on driving performance and driver distraction](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-877/) - Organisation: Brunel University (Ergonomics Research Group) Date uploaded: 30th May 2012 Date published/launched: November 2011 This study evaluates the impact that two prototype ergonomic designs for a smart driving aid (in vehicle information systems) have on workload, distraction and driving performance. In-vehicle information systems (IVIS) have been shown to increase driver workload and cause distraction, - [Criteria for pedestrian crossings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-859/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 1st June 2012 Date published/launched: July 2010 The scope of this study was the various approaches in current use to help investigate sites for installation of pedestrian crossing facilities and to assess the suitability of different kinds of pedestrian crossings. In 2009, the Association of - [THINK! Annual Survey 2011](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-909/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th June 2012 Date published/launched: May 2012 Drink driving, use of mobile phones without a hands-free kit, speeding, drug driving and careless driving are perceived as the most important issues for the Government to address to improve road safety, according to the 2011 THINK! Annual Survey. Drink driving, use - [Can low cost road engineering measures combat driver fatigue? A driver simulator investigation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-820/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 28th June 2012 Date published/launched: May 2010 This study investigated the potential for low-cost, road-based, engineering measures to act as alerting features in an otherwise monotonous driving environment and hence combat fatigue. Driver fatigue is a major cause of road accidents, accounting for over 20% - [Most older pedestrians are unable to cross the road in time: a cross-sectional study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-913/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 25th June 2012 Date published/launched: May 2012 This UCL study, published in the journal Age and Ageing, compares the walking speed of the older population in the UK (aged 65 and over) with the speed required to use a pedestrian crossing. This UCL study, published - [Vehicle Positioning for Improving Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-847/) - Organisation: University of Aberdeen (Centre for Transport Research) Date uploaded: 29th June 2012 Date published/launched: June 2010 This paper presents a state of the art review of vehicle positioning requirements for safety applications and vehicle positioning technologies. Vehicle positioning is a key requirement for many safety applications. Active safety systems require precise vehicle positioning in - [ETSC 6th Road Safety PIN Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-914/) - Organisation: ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) Date uploaded: 4th July 2012 Date published/launched: June 2012 This 6th PIN Report provides an overview of European countries' performance in three areas of road safety. This 6th PIN Report provides an overview of European countries’ performance in three areas of road safety. It builds on the five previous - [Research to explore perceptions and experiences of Bikeability training amongst parents and children](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-841/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 23rd July 2012 Date published/launched: December 2010 This report aims to establish attitudes towards cycling, current cycling behaviour and awareness of, participation in and experience of Bikeability. Launched in 2007, Bikeability is the Government’s cycle training programme, designed to give people the skills and confidence to ride on today’s - [Safe driving in a green world: a review of driver performance benchmarks and technologies to support 'smart' driving.](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-895/) - Organisation: Brunel University (Ergonomics Research Group) Date uploaded: 24th July 2012 Date published/launched: September 2010 This paper appraises the benchmarks for safe and green driving, concluding that while they largely overlap, there are some specific circumstances in which the goals are in conflict. Road transport is a significant source of safety and environmental concerns. With - [Young Drivers at Risk](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-923/) - Organisation: The AA Charitable Trust & Make Roads Safe Campaign Date uploaded: 30th July 2012 Date published/launched: July 2012 This report highlights that 40% of drivers have experienced a crash by 23 years of age and examines the reasons why these crashes occur, and the steps that can be taken to avoid them. This report - [Using vision to control locomotion: looking where you want to go](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-818/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 2nd August 2012 Date published/launched: June 2010 This paper presents a study that recorded gaze and steering when taking different paths along curved roadways. Looking at the inside edge of the road when steering a bend seems to be a well-established strategy linked to using - [Typology of speeding drivers: extent of and motivations for exceeding the speed limit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-834/) - Organisation: Edinburgh Napier University (Transport Research Institute) Date uploaded: 16th August 2012 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This study assesses the impact of several kinds of speed camera deployment strategy in England on different types of driver. Speeding is usually perceived as a minor crime but it is a major cause of road death. Reduced speeds - [Encouraging Road Safety Amongst Young Drivers: How Can Social Marketing Help?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-932/) - Organisation: Bristol Social Marketing Centre (Sara Bird & Alan Tapp) Date uploaded: 29th August 2012 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report investigates social marketing solutions to the problem of aggressive driving amongst young males in deprived areas. This report investigates social marketing solutions to the problem of aggressive driving amongst young males in deprived areas. - [Bikeability Brand Research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-839/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 31st August 2012 Date published/launched: August 2011 This report looks at the findings of research which aims to understand the perception of the Bikeability brand among parents. This report looks at the findings of research which aims to understand the perception of the Bikeability brand among parents. The research - [Speed cameras: a snapshot of public opinion](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-935/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 10th September 2012 Date published/launched: August 2012 This report is based on a survey which IAM has commissioned every summer for the last six years. It shows that generally people find that speed cameras are more acceptable than five years ago. According to this survey, while 82% of people now - [Cooperation between drivers and automation: implications for safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-896/) - Organisation: Brunel University (Ergonomics Research Group) Date uploaded: 24th September 2012 Date published/launched: February 2009 The purpose of this paper is to develop a recently proposed framework of human machine cooperation towards a cognitive approach to human/machine cooperation in dynamic situations. The purpose of this paper is to develop a recently proposed framework of human/machine - [Exploring the ability to identify visual search differences when observing drivers' eye movement](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-869/) - Organisation: University of Nottingham Transport Research Date uploaded: 28th September 2012 Date published/launched: May 2012 Two studies were undertaken where video clips of simulated driving with an overlaid eye movement trace were presented to participants who had to judge whether the eye movements were that of a learner driver or a driving instructor. Much research - [Analysis of drink drive collisions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-940/) - Organisation: Dorset County Council Date uploaded: 1st October 2012 Date published/launched: February 2012 Two reports have been produced by Dorset County Council's Road Safety Team to build a profile of drink drivers/riders who were involved in a road traffic collision between November 2006 and October 2011 (5 years). Two reports have been produced by Dorset - [Could Intelligent Speed Adaptation make overtaking unsafe?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1016/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 8th January 2013 Date published/launched: September 2012 This driving simulator study investigated how mandatory and voluntary ISA might affect a driver's overtaking decisions on rural roads. This driving simulator study investigated how mandatory and voluntary Intelligent Speed Adaption (ISA) might affect a driver's overtaking decisions - [Road deaths - the figures behind the tragedies](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-979/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 14th January 2013 Date published/launched: May 2012 This report shows that road accidents eclipse stabbings, shootings, suicide by hanging and substance abuse combined, as the biggest cause of death amongst the young other than illness. This report is an RAC Foundation Briefing Note for the UN Decade of Action for - [Investigating the reduction in fatal accidents in Great Britain from 2007-2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1073/) - Organisation: Surrey County Council Date uploaded: 11th February 2013 Date published/launched: January 2013 The number of fatalities on British roads fell markedly from 2007 to 2010. In the absence of central government investment to investigate this trend, Surrey County Council took the unusual decision to commission TRL to do so. The number of fatalities on - [The impact of climate change on winter road maintenance and traffic accidents in West Midlands, UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1072/) - Organisation: University of Birmingham, School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Date uploaded: 12th February 2013 Date published/launched: January 2011 This paper uses UKCIP climate change scenarios and a temporal analogue to investigate the relationship between temperature and severe road accidents in the West Midlands, UK. Winter weather can be a significant cause of road - [The licensing and safety of older drivers in Britain](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1059/) - Organisation: Christopher G B Mitchell (author) Date uploaded: 14th February 2013 Date published/launched: January 2013 The paper shows the numbers of car drivers of different ages killed and injured in accidents since 1975 and the fatality and casualty rates per driver and per mile driven. Driving licence holding in Britain is increasing for older people, - [Driving under the influence of drugs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1083/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 18th March 2013 Date published/launched: February 2013 This independent expert panel report analyses research on drug driving and makes recommendations on the drugs to potentially be covered in the new drug driving offence and on the specified limits for each drug. The government is introducing a new offence of - [Road Safety Partnership Grant programme summary report of impact of round two projects](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-950/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 2nd May 2013 Date published/launched: March 2012 This report provides a summary of outcomes and highlights the key learning points from the projects which benefited from the Department for Transport’s Road Safety Partnership Grant Scheme round two, which ran for up to two years from April 2008. Summary of - [Facts about road accidents and children](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1140/) - Organisation: AXA & RoadSafe Date uploaded: 4th July 2013 Date published/launched: June 2013 This report analyses child accident rates over the last 10 years, during which time 32,849 children have been killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads. The report aims to identify ways to improve the road safety standards for children in the UK. - [Statistical Advice: Scottish Safety Camera Programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1138/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (for Transport Scotland) Date uploaded: 17th July 2013 Date published/launched: June 2013 Thsi report recommends that in future both trend and regression to the mean should be allowed for in the comparison of accident numbers in baseline and after periods at Scottish safety camera sites. The Scottish Safety Camera Programme has, - [Further studies of the skid resistance of asphalt surfaces in their early life](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1141/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 25th July 2013 Date published/launched: March 2013 This report provides the results of a study to investigate the physical phenomena associated with the early life condition of new asphalt. For some years it has been known that new asphalt surfacings have different skid resistance properties to surfaces that have been in - [A Guide to Improving School Transport Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1157/) - Organisation: TRL & Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 29th July 2013 Date published/launched: December 2010 The aim of this document is to promote road safety on the school journey by raising awareness, identifying responsibilities and providing recommendations for how casualty risk on the school journey can be reduced. The aim of this document is to promote - [DfT Shared space project - Stage 1: Appraisal of shared space](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-648/) - Organisation: DfT & MVA Consultancy Date uploaded: 9th September 2013 Date published/launched: November 2009 This report sets out the findings of an appraisal into shared space, and concludes that shared space schemes appear to be beneficial in appropriate settings. This report sets out the findings of an appraisal into shared space, and concludes that shared - [Mitigating the effects of in-vehicle distractions through use of the Psychological Refractory Period paradigm](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1069/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 11th September 2013 Date published/launched: January 2013 This study shows that brake reaction time significantly increases when drivers are distracted by in-vehicle tasks. Modern driving involves frequent and potentially detrimental interactions with distracting in-vehicle tasks. Distraction has been shown to slow brake reaction time and - [Benchmarking of the North East Councils’ 2012 Road Casualties against Casualties in All Other English Local Authorities](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1183/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 18th September 2013 Date published/launched: August 2013 This report compares the performance of the 12 North East local authorities on various road safety measures, with that of all other local authorities in England in 2012 for the purpose of appropriate target setting. This report sets out - [Review of the guide to improving school transport safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1142/) - Organisation: TRL & Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 24th September 2013 Date published/launched: March 2013 “A Guide to Improving School Transport Safety” and an accompanying report were published by Transport Scotland and SCOTS in December 2010. This report details a review of these documents. The review involved a TRL researcher conducting telephone interviews with representatives from - [Transport, Physical Activity and Health: Present knowledge and the way ahead](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1001/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 30th September 2013 Date published/launched: December 2011 Levels of physical activity are decreasing in Britain, as in many other countries, and this is likely to lead to serious health problems because fewer than half the population of Britain achieve the recommended levels of physical activity. - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: 2012 Annual Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1189/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 8th October 2013 Date published/launched: September 2013 The DfT’s annual road casualty report confirms that in 2012 the number of casualties and fatalities fell for all types of road users except pedal cyclists. With the exception of cyclists, the figures are largely positive; however, provisional estimates suggest that the - [Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2012](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1204/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 12th November 2013 Date published/launched: October 2013 This annual road casualty figures report, published by Transport Scotland, shows that while road deaths in Scotland have fallen there has been an increase in pedestrian and cyclist casualties. Annual road casualty figures published by Transport Scotland show that while overall road deaths - [Guidance on Use of Speed Camera Transparency Data (revised Nov '13)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1127/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 2nd December 2013 Date published/launched: November 2013 This report, by professor Richard Allsop of University College London, provides a view on how available speed camera data can be best analysed. In 2011, local authorities were required to provide data on offences, collisions, casualties and speeds at fixed camera sites in - [National Signposts 2013](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1213/) - Organisation: Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis Date uploaded: 3rd December 2013 Date published/launched: November 2013 National Signposts 2013 is the latest report in the Signpost Series which analyses national and local road safety over the last six years. A year on from its initial review of road safety performance and progress around the UK, Road Safety - [Understanding and reducing ‘hit while parked’ and ‘driver unknown’ incidents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1220/) - Organisation: Interactive Driving Systems Date uploaded: 18th December 2013 Date published/launched: January 2013 Research analyzing fleet claims data from around the world over the past 20 years has continually shown that a high percentage of fleet vehicle insurance claims happen at low speed, and that parking and maneuvering is a perennial issue worthy of more - [Projections of road casualties in Great Britain to 2030](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1290/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 6th May 2014 Date published/launched: March 2014 This report which projects road casualties until 2030 is authored by Kit Mitchell and Richard Allsop and published by PACTS. This report which projects road casualties until 2030 is authored by Kit Mitchell and Richard Allsop and published by - [Detection of Vehicle Approach in the Presence of Additional Motion and Simulated Observer Motion at Road Junctions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1241/) - Organisation: University of London (Royal Holloway) Date uploaded: 16th September 2014 Date published/launched: June 2013 In this research, computer generated scenes with photorealistic vehicle images, and a psychophysical staircase methodology, were used to explore drivers' ability to detect the approach of both motorcycles and cars within a contextually rich city scene. One of the key - [Learners’ and trainers’ perceptions of motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1380/) - Organisation: DfT & DVSA Date uploaded: 16th December 2014 Date published/launched: December 2014 This study suggests that the CBT should include a hazard perception test, and that more should be done to encourage learners to undertake an extended period of training after the CBT. This study suggests that the CBT should include a hazard perception - [Benchmarking of North East Local Authorities’ Road User Casualties against the rest of England, 2013](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1408/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 4th March 2015 Date published/launched: December 2014 The annual performance benchmarking report 2013 provides guidance for the twelve North East local authorities on their performance compared to that of other local authorities in England for the purpose of appropriate target setting, identification of educ The report - [Motoring of the future](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1412/) - Organisation: Transport Committee Date uploaded: 16th March 2015 Date published/launched: March 2015 This report was published following a wide-ranging inquiry into technologies including telematics and autonomous vehicles. It concludes that new automotive technologies could unblock congested highways, deliver a step change in road safety and provide the basis for rapid industrial growth - but the - [The effectiveness of roads policing strategies](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1413/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 17th March 2015 Date published/launched: March 2015 The report, commissioned by the Joint Thames Valley and Hampshire Roads Policing Unit, found that annually more than 460 fewer road users would be killed or seriously injured (KSI) each year if the ‘fatal four’ - speeding, non-wearing of seat belts, drink and drug-driving - [Road accident data collection form design research project](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1439/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 3rd June 2015 Date published/launched: March 2015 STATS19 is a standard set of data that are collected by the police following personal injury accidents on the public road. The data are collated by local authorities, Transport Scotland and the Department for Transport and are used nationally to monitor trends, inform - [National Road Safety Analysts Survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1458/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB & Road Safety Analysis Date uploaded: 24th July 2015 Date published/launched: June 2015 The survey was developed by Road Safety GB in partnership with Road Safety Analysis (RSA), with grant funding provided by the DfT, as a scoping exercise to establish the needs of road collision analysts. A report summarising the - [National Travel Survey: England 2014](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1471/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 15th September 2015 Date published/launched: September 2015 The 2014 National Travel Survey (NTS) is the latest in a series of household surveys designed to provide a consistent source of data on personal travel behaviour across England. The NTS includes personal travel by private residents within Great Britain, and covers - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2014](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1477/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th October 2015 Date published/launched: September 2015 This annual report confirms that the number of road deaths, seriously injured and total casualties all increased year-on-year in 2014. The headline figures show 1,775 fatalities on the UK roads in 2014, an increase of 4% (62 deaths) compared to 2013. The - [The condition of England’s local roads and how they are funded](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1505/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 22nd December 2015 Date published/launched: December 2015 Capital spending on local roads in England is at its lowest level for over a decade, according to this report by the RAC Foundation. The report highlights that in the last two financial years £1.8bn has been spent annually on capital works, including - [Road traffic law enforcement (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1543/) - Organisation: Transport Committee Date uploaded: 4th April 2016 Date published/launched: March 2016 This report into the enforcement of road laws concluded that the falling number of recorded crimes on Britain’s roads does not represent a reduction in offences being committed. The report finds, instead, that motoring offences are failing to be detected due to a - [Key Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2015](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1573/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 12th July 2016 Date published/launched: June 2016 Provisional figures for 2015 show that the Scottish Government is on track to meet three of its 2020 casualty reduction targets and ‘marginally above’ where it needs to be on the fourth target.The figures show there were 10,950 reported road casualties, 3% fewer - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain 2015](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1574/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 13th July 2016 Date published/launched: June 2016 Britain is in a period where the number of road deaths is ‘fairly stable’, with most annual changes relating to ‘random variation’, according to this annual report giving casualty statistics for 2015. The report shows that 1,732 people were killed in reported - [Police recorded road casualties in Wales, 2015](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1575/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales Date uploaded: 14th July 2016 Date published/launched: June 2016 Figures published by the Welsh Government show a total of 5,543 personal injury accidents in 2015, which resulted in 7,682 casualties. Both the accident and injury rates show a 6% year on year reduction. Within this casualty total there were - [Supporting Safe Driving into Old Age (older driver strategy)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1579/) - Organisation: Older Drivers' Task Force & Road Safety Foundation Date uploaded: 19th July 2016 Date published/launched: July 2016 This report recommends raising the mandatory ‘fitness to drive self-declaration’ for licence renewal age from 70 to 75 years, on condition that proof of an eye sight test is made compulsory.These are two of seven key recommendations - [2015 National Travel Survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1595/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 20th September 2016 Date published/launched: September 2015 The 2015 National Travel Survey (NTS) shows that three in five journeys between one and two miles in distance were made by car or van in England during 2015.The annual survey also shows that just 32% of journeys between the aforementioned distances - [British Social Attitudes Survey 2015: Public attitudes towards transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1641/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 13th February 2017 Date published/launched: January 2017 39% of respondents to this annual Government survey believe that drivers should be banned from using all mobile phones, including hands-free sets. The British Social Attitudes Survey for 2015 does however show that there are 10% who still believe that the use - [What Works? Learning from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund 2011-2015](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1642/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 22nd February 2017 Date published/launched: January 2017 This report says that local authorities must find a balance between deliverability and ambition when it comes to implementing sustainable transport schemes. The report draws out through a series of case studies, the lessons learnt from the Local Sustainable Transport Fund 2011-2015 - [Using Behaviour Change Techniques: Guidance for the road safety community](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1676/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 9th May 2017 Date published/launched: April 2017 This publication, authored by Dr Fiona Fylan from Brainbox Research on behalf of the RAC Foundation, provides guidance for the road safety community on the use of behaviour change techniques in road safety interventions. Dr Fylan is a health psychologist who specialises in - [Impacts of connected and autonomous vehicles on traffic flow](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1630/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 13th June 2017 Date published/launched: May 2016 Driverless cars could significantly reduce delays if they become the lead mode of transport, according to this study by the DfT.The study used computer software to create virtual models of different parts of the UK road network including urban roads and a - [Review of retesting and educational interventions for serious driving offenders](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1721/) - Organisation: DfT & TRL Date uploaded: 21st September 2017 Date published/launched: August 2017 The aim of this report was to evaluate retesting for serious driving offenders. Under Section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act, 1988, those convicted of a driving offence may be disqualified, and may be required to pass a practical driving test - [Road Map 2025: in pursuit of vision zero](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1725/) - Organisation: Euro NCAP Date uploaded: 28th September 2017 Date published/launched: September 2017 Euro NCAP has launched Road Map 2025, setting out a timeline for the introduction of new automated driving technologies. The report outlines - for the first time - the priorities for the mobility and technological revolution the auto industry is just beginning to - [Fifty years of the breathalyser - where now for drink driving?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1737/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 1st November 2017 Date published/launched: October 2017 In this report, published to mark the 50th anniversary of the breathalyser, PACTS calls for a more comprehensive approach that takes account of resourcing realities and makes better use of intelligence and technology. In the report, the drink and - [Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1819/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales Date uploaded: 14th June 2018 Date published/launched: May 2018 This report scrutinises the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 – introduced by the Welsh Government to ‘transform local communities by making active travel a reality’.The Act places a requirement on local authorities to continuously improve facilities and routes for walkers - [The Bristol Twenty Miles Per Hour Limit Evaluation (BRITE) Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1785/) - Organisation: University of West England & Bristol City Council Date uploaded: 1st March 2018 Date published/launched: February 2018 This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the roll-out of 20mph speed limits across the city of Bristol. The research took a holistic, public health approach to evaluation, using a variety of data sources to examine - [Cycle safety review independent legal report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1791/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 20th March 2018 Date published/launched: March 2018 This independent report, written by Barrister Laura Thomas, finds a ‘strong case’ for changing the law to tackle the issue of dangerous and careless cycling that causes injury or death. If introduced, the new law would bring cycling in line with driving - [Motorcycle Safety in London (report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1797/) - Organisation: London Assembly Transport Committee Date uploaded: 4th April 2018 Date published/launched: March 2018 Statistics show that just 1% of journeys made in London are by motorcycle, yet riders account for 27% of the people killed or seriously injured on the Capital’s roads. In this report, the London Assembly says TfL’s Motorcycle Safety Action Plan - [Reoffending Analysis for Participants who completed the Course for Drink Drive Offenders 2010 to 2013](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1817/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 12th June 2018 Date published/launched: May 2018 This Research and Statistical Bulletin was commissioned by the Department for Infrastructure (NI) and produced by the Department of Justice (NI). In Northern Ireland if a person is convicted of a drink driving offence, the courts can refer them to a - [The Inclusive Transport Strategy: Achieving Equal Access for Disabled People](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1842/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 14th August 2018 Date published/launched: July 2018 This strategy report advises local authorities to pause the development of shared space schemes while the Government reviews and updates its guidance on such schemes. Shared space schemes – where features such as kerbs, road surface markings, designated crossing places and traffic - [Safer Roads Fund Results (reports)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1866/) - Organisation: Road Safety Foundation & RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 30th October 2018 Date published/launched: October 2018 A £100m programme of works announced by the DfT in June 2018 under the Safer Roads Fund is on course to prevent almost 1,450 road deaths and serious injuries over the next two decades.That is the assessment of the - [Road safety: driving while using a mobile phone](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1954/) - Transport Committee (28.08.19) - [Tales of the Road](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-89/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 22nd July 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 Tales of the Road aims to re-frame road safety in the minds of 6 to 11 year olds to make it more relevant and meaningful, in order to encourage good road safety behaviour at all times. The campaign launched in November 2008. - [External-to-vehicle driver distraction (2003)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-192/) - Organisation: Scottish Executive (Transport Planning Research Group) Date uploaded: 22nd September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report presents the findings of a literature review of all available literature published in English since 1945 on the subject of external-to-vehicle driver distraction. The report was carried out by Human Factors Analysts Ltd (HFAL) on behalf of - [Driven to distraction: Determining the effects of roadside advertising on driver attention (2007)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-191/) - Organisation: Brunel University Ergonomics Research Group Date uploaded: 21st September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report presents a simulator study quantifying the effects of billboards on driver attention, mental workload and performance in urban, motorway and rural environments. There is growing concern that roadside advertising presents a real risk to driving safety, with conservative - [THINK! Secondary Education website for 11-16 year olds](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-226/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 24th September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 The THINK! Secondary Education website for 11-16 year olds is divied into three areas for students, teachers and parents. The students’ area includes engaging interactive activities for young people aged 11–16 years. The teachers’ area contains a guide to help head teachers - [Fatal Injuries to Car Occupants: Analysis of Health and Population Data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-220/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 5th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This study aims to investigate the extent to which trends can be explained in terms of changes in the injuries that lead to fatalities and the health service's response to them, and the distribution of fatalities among socio-economic classes. In 2000 the - [Ride It Right](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-342/) - Organisation: Right To Ride Date uploaded: 22nd November 2010 Date published/launched: June 2009 Ride It Right is the only initiative in Northern Ireland that focuses specifically through a partnership of organisations that have the same common goal to reduce motorcycle casualties. The purpose is to engage with motorcyclists in Northern Ireland by working with a - [Safe Places to Cross](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-346/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 24th November 2010 Date published/launched: November 2010 A new partnership between the THINK! child road safety campaign and four football clubs. A new partnership between the THINK! child road safety campaign and four football clubs has been launched. Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United will use - [HeadFirst](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-463/) - Organisation: Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust (BHIT) Date uploaded: 24th February 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 The 'HeadFirst' scheme is for six to eight year olds and shows how a helmet can reduce head injury severity. The ‘HeadFirst’ scheme is for six to eight year olds and shows how a helmet can reduce head injury severity. - [HeadSmart](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-464/) - Organisation: Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust (BHIT) Date uploaded: 1st March 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 The 'HeadSmart' scheme is for 9 - 11 year olds and shows how a helmet can reduce head injury severity. The ‘HeadSmart’ scheme is for 12 - 14 year olds and shows how a helmet can reduce head injury severity. - [Motorway speed limits](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1000/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 2nd January 2013 Date published/launched: November 2011 In the light of the Goverment's plans to consult on raising the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, this paper concluded that doing so could result in 15% more motorway deaths. The Department for Transport is to launch - [Inspire, Inform, Engage - Developing a pragmatic approach to road safety and sustainable transport education interventions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1680/) - Organisation: Brake (the road safety charity) Date uploaded: 17th May 2017 Date published/launched: April 2017 Brake has published this guidance to help practitioners and campaigners develop practical approaches to road safety and sustainable travel interventions. Published ahead of the 2017 UN Road Safety Week, the report looks at current research and evidence from academics in - [THINK! child road safety campaign & resources](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1749/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 8th December 2017 Date published/launched: November 2017 This new THINK! child road safety campaign and accompanying resources focusses on pupils aged three to six years.The campaign features a suite of new education resources including ‘easy to follow’ lesson plans, two new films co-created with school children, and a song. - [Driverless cars in the UK: a regulatory review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1403/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 23rd February 2015 Date published/launched: February 2015 This review analyses the existing legal and regulatory situation for testing, producing and marketing highly and fully automated vehicles in the UK.The review identifies issues that need to be addressed to enable automated vehicle technology testing on UK roads while maintaining high - [Public attitudes towards electric vehicles: 2016](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1582/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 23rd July 2016 Date published/launched: July 2016 New registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in the UK are growing rapidly according to this bulletin from the DfT, with figures from the first quarter of 2016 showing a rise of more than 500% over a two year period. The data - [Driverless vehicles: impacts on traffic flows](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1629/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 17th January 2017 Date published/launched: January 2017 This study suggests that driverless cars could significantly reduce delays. The project used computer software to create virtual models of different parts of the UK road network including urban roads and a 20km motorway section. Delays and traffic flow were all shown - [Pathway to driverless cars: Consultation on proposals to support Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Vehicles - Government Response](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1631/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 24th January 2017 Date published/launched: January 2017 In this response to a consultation on proposals to support advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicles, published on 6 January 2017, the DfT announced that it is to extend compulsory motor vehicle insurance to include the use of autonomous vehicles. The - [Autonomous Vehicles: what are the roadblocks?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1745/) - Organisation: PA Consulting Date uploaded: 28th November 2017 Date published/launched: November 2017 The sight of driverless test vehicles on our roads has led many to question how much longer it will be until their own vehicles pick them up.In an attempt to answer that question, this research looks beyond the technology and reveals what needs - [Reducing child deaths on European roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1789/) - Organisation: ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) Date uploaded: 13th March 2018 Date published/launched: February 2018 Every day in the European Union, more than 30 children are seriously injured and two are killed in road traffic collisions. More than 8,100 have died over the last decade.This report argues that improving road safety for children can be - [Ghost Street](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-59/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB - North East Date uploaded: 21st July 2010 Date published/launched: November 2009 Ghost Street is an award winning film designed to make teenagers think twice about road safety. In the film a series of spooky victims of road accidents haunt a quiet urban street to provide words of warning to the - [Building on success: Improving the delivery of road safety education, training and publicity](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-117/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 5th August 2010 Date published/launched: June 2010 This research was intended to identify how road safety officers and educators can work together better to maximise the delivery of high-quality road safety education. In 2006, the Department for Transport commissioned research to identify how to improve the quality and delivery - [Crash Magnets research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-233/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 8th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report sets out findings from qualitative research exploring the views of young people, teachers and road safety professionals towards the Crash Magnets road safety education resource. This report sets out findings from qualitative research exploring the views of young people, teachers - [Safe Road User Award](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-323/) - Organisation: Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Date uploaded: 5th November 2010 Date published/launched: February 2010 The aim of the Safe Road User Award is to build positive attitudes to road use and to help young people to take responsibility for using the roads safely. The Safe Road User Award, which has been developed by the Scottish - [TravelMatters Website](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-375/) - Organisation: Gateshead Council Date uploaded: 10th December 2010 Date published/launched: December 2010 TravelMatters is a website dedicated to promoting sustainable travel to pupils in the classroom. After many years of helping schools develop School Travel Plans, Gateshead Council’s school travel advisers developed the new site. It contains ready-to-use resources for teachers to download, as well - [95 Alive road safety campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-504/) - Organisation: 95 Alive Partnership (York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership) Date uploaded: 4th April 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 95 Alive, the York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership, has beaten its target to save 95 lives over five years. North Yorkshire’s 95 Alive road safety campaign has beaten its target to save 95 - [School Travel Facts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-325/) - Organisation: Figurehead Intelligence Ltd Date uploaded: 8th September 2011 Date published/launched: June 2010 The School Travel Facts website enables parents, pupils and teachers to download collision maps of their area. School Travel Facts provides a range of information relating to travel at schools. It enables parents, pupils and teachers to download collision maps of their - [Y-Factor](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-627/) - Organisation: Birmingham Road Safety Partnership Date uploaded: 19th September 2011 Date published/launched: June 2009 Y-Factor is aimed at Primary School children, but could easily be adapted for Secondary. It cribs everything X-Factor, inviting schools to submit a song about road safety. Once the schools have submitted their songs, three finalists are chosen and these are - [Laws of Accident Causation (Rune's rules)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-639/) - Organisation: Rune Elvik, Institute of Transport Economics, Oslo Date uploaded: 13th October 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 Rune Elvik's paper argues for four empirically testable "laws" highly relevant to road safety. This paper argues that the influence of a number of important risk factors on road accidents can be modelled statistically in terms of a - [Young Person's Behaviour and Attitude Survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-718/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 8th December 2011 Date published/launched: June 2011 The Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey is a school-based survey conducted among 11-16 year olds carried out every three years. The survey covers a range of topics relevant to the lives of young people, including road safety. The Young Persons' - [How do drivers behave in a highly automated car?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-819/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 26th April 2012 Date published/launched: December 2009 This paper outlines the results of a driving simulator study conducted for the European CityMobil project. This paper outlines the results of a driving simulator study conducted for the European CityMobil project, which was designed to investigate the - [Advanced driver assistance systems from autonomous to cooperative approach](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-851/) - Organisation: University of Southampton (Transport Research Group) Date uploaded: 25th September 2012 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 In this article, recent research and developments of longitudinal control assistance systems are reviewed including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and avoidance, and platooning assistants. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have been one of the most active areas - [Vehicle mass and injury risk in two-car crashes: A novel methodology](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1126/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 25th June 2013 Date published/launched: January 2013 This paper introduces a novel methodology based on disaggregate analysis of two-car crash data to estimate the partial effects of mass on absolute driver injury risk in each of the vehicles involved in the crash. This paper introduces - [Behavioural changes in drivers experiencing highly-automated vehicle control in varying traffic conditions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1130/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 1st July 2013 Date published/launched: May 2013 This study was undertaken to investigate the impact of voluntary secondary task uptake on the system supervisory responsibilities of drivers experiencing highly-automated vehicle control. Previous research has indicated that high levels of vehicle automation can result in reduced - [Evaluation of Road Safety Scotland’s Early Years Resource](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1580/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 26th July 2016 Date published/launched: June 2016 This evaluation of Road Safety Scotland’s Early Years Resource identified a need to simplify storylines and the main road safety messages for the youngest children.Go Safe with Ziggy was launched in 2010 and is Scotland’s main road safety programme for children in their - [Children's Traffic Club (CTC) London annual report for the financial year 2015-16](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1611/) - Organisation: Transport for London Date uploaded: 8th November 2016 Date published/launched: October 2016 This annual report shows that more than 100,000 pre school children registered for Children's Traffic Club (CTC) London during the last academic year (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016), making 2015/16 the initiative’s most successful year to date, with all of - [Virtual Reality Human Factors: immersive video as a behaviour change tool in road safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1696/) - Organisation: Safer Roads Humber and Road Safety Analysis Date uploaded: 12th July 2017 Date published/launched: June 2017 Research into the use of virtual reality (VR) road safety films suggests that playing on negative emotions through the use of, for example, a crash scene weakens the level of engagement and is likely to lead to participants - [DriveStart](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1746/) - Organisation: Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis Date uploaded: 29th November 2017 Date published/launched: January 2011 DriveStart, delivered by Road Safety Analysis (now Agilysis) on behalf of Safer Roads Berkshire, is a young driver programme which centres around a series of education days.Rather than using ‘fear appeal’ in a bid to ‘scare them straight’, DriveStart deploys behavioural - [National Road Safety Conference 2017 (presentations)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1755/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB Date uploaded: 13th December 2017 Date published/launched: November 2017 The 2017 National Road Safety Conference was held in Manchester on 14-15 November. In total the main conference and fringe programmes comprised 39 presentations/sessions delivered by 49 speakers/participants. Topics covered in the main conference programme included public health and road safety (specifically - [THINK! child road safety campaign and resources (May 2018)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1812/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 30th May 2018 Date published/launched: May 2018 THINK! published more than 50 new child road safety resources for parents, teachers and schools as part of this campaign.The campaign is fronted by CITV star Sam Homewood and urges children to ‘stop, look, listen, think’ when crossing the road. The free - [The role of empathy through storytelling in young driver road safety education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1816/) - Organisation: University of Sunderland Date uploaded: 6th June 2018 Date published/launched: May 2018 Introduction Road Sense Common Sense is an emergency services multi-partner young driver road safety presentation provided by police, fire and ambulance in the north east of England. It takes a format similar to presentations seen around the country, such as Safe Drive - [Northamptonshire County Schools Challenge 2018 (evaluation report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1905/) - Northamptonshire County Council (12.03.19) - [Effectiveness of UK road safety behaviour change interventions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1982/) - RAC Foundation (27.11.19) - [Barriers to change](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-44/) - IAM RoadSmart (01.07.10) - [GB EuroRAP Results 2010: Saving Lives for Less](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-31/) - Organisation: Road Safety Foundation Date uploaded: 7th July 2010 Date published/launched: June 2010 The high costs of emergency services, hospitals and long-term care for the disabled can often be avoided through little more than the cost of a pot of paint. Consultation with road authorities on improvements show that simple, relatively inexpensive engineering measures are - [Portsmouth's 20mph Scheme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-54/) - Organisation: Portsmouth City Council Date uploaded: 15th July 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 Portsmouth City Council is the first local authority in England to implement an extensive citywide 20 mph speed limit scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to improve safety through Portsmouth’s residential streets and allow vehicles to drive at speeds appropriate to - [Kerb Your Enthusiasm: Why Shared Space Doesn't Always Mean Shared Surface, and Other Stories](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-66/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 21st July 2010 Date published/launched: June 2010 Over the course of the last 10 years, shared space has increasingly been discussed in and beyond transport and design circles. Research conducted for this report found a large divergence of opinion about the implications of the term. Based - [Contribution of local safety schemes to casualty reduction](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-118/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th August 2010 Date published/launched: June 2010 This study examines the performance of 408 road safety engineering schemes from 2004/05 and quantifies what contribution they made to casualty reduction. The study employed quantitative techniques to assess data from 22 local authorities. Road safety engineering schemes have played an important - [Rural Roads Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-180/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 13th September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report was commissioned to investigate rural accidents in Great Britain. The analysis separates accident data for England, Wales and Scotland to reveal national differences, and to highlight how each compares with each other. On an average day, nine people die on Britain’s - [Fatal road crash reporting system](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-204/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 The purpose of this project was to develop a methodology to improve the timeliness of the collection and analysis of pertinent data relating to fatal road casualties. The premise behind this work programme is that road fatalities are preventable, but only if - [Devon Motorcycle Literature Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-225/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 25th September 2010 Date published/launched: June 2009 A review of motorcycle research and reports relating to road safety issues Like Devon, many counties - and particularly those with a rural topography - have a high proportion of motorcycle crashes compared to the overall percentage of traffic. In order to - [UK-MoRSE (UK-Monitoring of Road Safety Engineering)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-321/) - Organisation: GreenSafe Ltd Date uploaded: 2nd November 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 UK-MoRSE is a national database containing 'before and after' collision and casualty data for more than 600 road safety engineering projects implemented by over 60 local authorities across the UK, and the Highways Agency. UK-MoRSE is a national database containing ‘before and after’ - [Saving lives for less](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-307/) - Organisation: Road Safety Foundation Date uploaded: 20th January 2011 Date published/launched: July 2010 The Road Safety Foundation has shown that half of all fatal collisions are concentrated on just 10% of the network, a network of A roads outside major cities. This report maps the network where deaths are concentrated. With money so tight, we - [Road Sharing - does it matter what road users think of each other?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-444/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 16th February 2011 Date published/launched: January 2011 The aim of this report is to inform the RAC Foundation about the existing knowledge base on road sharing. Some rivalries are enduring. Manchester United fans despise Manchester City fans. Die hard Labour supporters cannot abide Conservatives. And it seems many car drivers - [Road Conditions in England: 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-462/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 23rd February 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This statistical release presents information on the condition of local authority roads, motorways and trunk roads in England. This statistical release presents information on the condition of local authority roads, motorways and trunk roads in England. The statistics are drawn from a - [Saving Lives, Saving Money: the costs and benefits of achieving safe roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-509/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation & EuroRAP Date uploaded: 5th April 2011 Date published/launched: April 2011 This report looks at how 6,000 lives could be saved in Britain's roads over the next 10 years, if a fraction of the money spent on road maintenance was used more effectively.The first section of Saving Lives, Saving Money examines, using - [Improving Road Safety Education for Children with Additional Support Needs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-242/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 25th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The study focused on the needs of children with mild to moderate learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In 2004, the Scottish Executive and Scottish Road Safety Campaign (SRSC) commissioned ODS to undertake a study which aimed - [Speed limits – A review of the evidence](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-977/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 15th October 2012 Date published/launched: August 2012 This paper assesses the different sides of the speed limit argument and looks at how things including safety, fuel consumption and carbon emissions are impacted by speed. Speed limits are an important dimension of road safety management, but driving at speeds in excess - [Can enforced behaviour change attitudes?: Exploring the influence of Intelligent Speed Adaptation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-283/) - Organisation: The Institute for Transport Studies Date uploaded: 28th October 2010 Date published/launched: August 2010 This study examines data collected as part of a project examining driver behaviour with an intervening but overridable Intellignet Speed Adaption (ISA) system. The Theory of Planned Behaviour model (Ajzen, 1985) was used to determine whether long-term experience with Intelligent - [Increasing Membership of the CTCS in Areas of High Social Deprivation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-244/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 28th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This study investigates how membership of the Children's Traffic Club in Scotland (CTCS) could successfully be promoted in areas of high social deprivation. In September 2005, Road Safety Scotland (RSS) and the Scottish Executive appointed ODS to investigate how membership of the - [Electric Car Guide 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-319/) - Organisation: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Date uploaded: 1st November 2010 Date published/launched: October 2010 The purpose of this document is specifically to clarify a number of issues relating to the emerging electric car industry, ahead of the government's Plug-In Car Grant due to start in January 2011. Over the past decade the - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Quarterly Provisional Estimates Q2 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-330/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 8th November 2010 Date published/launched: November 2010 Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Quarterly Provisional Estimates provides estimates of personal injury road accidents and their casualties. Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Quarterly Provisional Estimates is a series providing estimates of personal injury road accidents and their casualties. These - [Effectiveness of Electronic Stability Control Systems in Great Britain](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-326/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 9th November 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report, carried out in conjunction with the Vehicle Safety Research Centre at Loughborough University, evaluated the reduction in crash involvement of cars equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems. Electronic stability control (ESC) is a system that utilises the electronic control - [New Driver Project](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-246/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 22nd November 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The aim of this project was to compare the effectiveness of a post driving test intervention with a traditional pre-driver training input in the improvement of the safety of young drivers. The aim of this project was to compare the effectiveness of - [Parental Attitudes to Road Safety Education (Final Report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-247/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 23rd November 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 In August 2003 the Scottish Executive commissioned ODS Ltd. and Market Research UK to carry out research into parental attitudes to road safety education in Scotland. In August 2003 the Scottish Executive commissioned ODS Ltd. and Market Research UK to carry out - [Peer Road Safety Education in Scottish Secondary Schools](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-249/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 24th November 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This research explores the feasibility of using peer education to teach road safety programmes in secondary schools in Scotland. The Scottish Executive commissioned East House Research to undertake research to explore the feasibility of using peer education in road safety education (RSE) - [The Effectiveness of Speed Cameras: A Review of Evidence](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-355/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 25th November 2010 Date published/launched: November 2010 This report pulls together a range of analyses on the effectiveness of safety cameras, and some more recent data, to provide a considered and comprehensive assessment of their contribution to road safety. This report pulls together a range of analyses on the effectiveness - [Advanced Training Rider Performance](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-363/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 2nd December 2010 Date published/launched: November 2010 The aim of this research was to investigate the differences in rider performance according to different levels of training that riders have received. This report suggests that bikers who have taken the IAM’s Advanced Riding Test are safer riders than those who have - [A Guide to Social Return on Investment](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-376/) - Organisation: Cabinet Office (Office of the Third Sector) Date uploaded: 17th December 2010 Date published/launched: April 2009 This guide has been written for people who want to measure and analyse the social, environmental and economic value being generated by their activities or by the activities they are funding or commissioning. The purpose of this guide - [Pre-driver Education: A Critical Review of the Literature on Attitude Change and Development, Good Practice in Pre-driver Education and Programme Effectiveness](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-402/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 27th June 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The purpose of this report is to provide a self-contained copy of the critical review of the fundamental and applied literature on attitude development and change, good practice in pre-driver education provision and evaluation. The purpose of this report is to provide - [Public opinion of speed cameras](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-577/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 29th June 2011 Date published/launched: June 2011 This research report from the IAM, of more than 1,000 people, gauges the public's opinion of safety cameras. This research report from the IAM, of more than 1,000 people, gauges the public's opinion of safety cameras. Acceptability levels for safety cameras remain high - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-585/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 30th June 2011 Date published/launched: June 2011 This publication presents statistics on personal injury accidents in 2010 on public roads (including footways) in Great Britain, which became known to the police. This publication presents statistics on personal injury accidents in 2010 on public roads (including footways) in Great Britain, - [The Roads that Cars can Read: A consultation paper](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-584/) - Organisation: EuroRAP and Euro NCAP Date uploaded: 12th July 2011 Date published/launched: June 2011 This policy paper sets out the issues and suggests practical plans to define the tolerances and logical structure needed to read the road by machine. The Swedish Government, with support from the motor industry, has asked EuroRAP and Euro NCAP to - [Speed and safety: evidence from published data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-980/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation & PACTS Date uploaded: 16th October 2012 Date published/launched: August 2012 This report concludes that over the last few years compliance with the 30 mph limit has improved, casualties have fallen, and the number of drivers receiving penalty points has also reduced. For a number of years there has been considerable interest - [How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect the Safety of Britain’s Roads?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1038/) - Organisation: Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis Date uploaded: 4th December 2012 Date published/launched: November 2010 This report examines six years of collision data supplied by the Department for Transport and shows that after the clocks ‘go back’ the number of recorded injury crashes increases. The effect of DST has not been examined for a number of - [Go Safe on Scotland's Roads - it's Everyone's Responsibility](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-581/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 13th July 2011 Date published/launched: June 2009 This document sets out the Framework for improving road safety in Scotland until 2020. This document sets out the Framework for improving road safety in Scotland until 2020. It describes the road safety vision for Scotland, aims and commitments, and the Scottish targets - [Road Safety Partnership Grant: Round One, 2007-9 Schemes Summary Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-586/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 14th July 2011 Date published/launched: November 2009 This summary note supports the headline Road Safety Partnership Grant report published in July 2009 and provides updated delivery results against the projects. The Road Safety Partnership Grant (RSPG) scheme was launched in October 2006 to supplement the specific Road Safety Grant, - [The Road Safety Partnership Grant Programme: Summary Report of Impact of Round Two Projects and Progress on Later Projects](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-587/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 15th July 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 This report provides a summary of outcomes and highlights the key learning points from the projects which benefited from the DfT's Road Safety Partnership Grant Scheme round two, which ran for up to two years from April 2008. This report provides a - [An investigation of the usefulness, acceptability and impact on lifestyle of alcohol ignition interlocks in drink-drive offenders](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-410/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st July 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report summarises the findings of a longitudinal controlled study in which drink drive offenders had their cars fitted with an alcohol ignition interlock for a period of 12 months. This report summarises the findings of a longitudinal controlled study in which - [Crash rate - Star Rating comparisons](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-593/) - Organisation: EuroRAP Date uploaded: 5th August 2011 Date published/launched: May 2011 This is a review of 11 studies that make comparisons between average crash rates, costs or severities and the Road Assessment Programme's Star Rating or Road Protection Score (RPS). This is a review of 11 studies that make comparisons between average crash rates, costs - [Reported road casualties Great Britain: provisional estimates Q1 2011](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-614/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 8th August 2011 Date published/launched: August 2011 This publication presents statistics on personal injury accidents in the year ending March 2011 on public roads (including footways) in Great Britain, which became known to the police within 30 days. This publication presents statistics on personal injury accidents in the year - [Reported road casualties in Great Britain: 2010 provisional estimates for accidents involving illegal alcohol level](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-615/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 9th August 2011 Date published/launched: August 2011 These are provisional statistics on accidents reported to the police involving drinking and driving in Great Britain in 2010, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. These are provisional statistics on accidents reported to the police involving drinking and - [National Travel Survey 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-610/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 10th August 2011 Date published/launched: July 2011 This publication presents statistics on personal travel in Great Britain during 2010. This publication presents statistics on personal travel in Great Britain during 2010. It contains the latest results and trends on how, why, when and where people travel as well as - [Exhaust Systems with Catalytic Convertors and their Potential for Ignition of Vegetation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-611/) - Organisation: Shaun McKeown (Cumbria Police) & Justin Robinson (Cumbria Fire & Rescue) Date uploaded: 19th August 2011 Date published/launched: January 2011 An expert witness report into a fatal vehicle fire which looks at the catalytic convertor as a potential source for ignition and the subsequent tests and findings. An expert witness report into a fatal - [A Survey of HM Coroners Regarding the Provision of Data on Drugs in Road Traffic Accident Fatalities](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-455/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 26th August 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This document reports on the findings of a survey of coroners regarding the provision of toxicology data from road traffic accident (RTA) fatalities to a national database. This document reports on the findings of a survey of coroners regarding the provision of - [Review of 20mph Zone and Limit Implementation in England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-415/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st September 2011 Date published/launched: September 2009 This work was commissioned to undertake a review of the implementation of 20mph zones and limits in England. This work was commissioned to undertake a review of the implementation of 20mph zones and limits in England. It was part of the wider - [Graduated Driver Licensing Briefing Document](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-630/) - Organisation: Cardiff University (Dr Sarah Jones) Date uploaded: 22nd September 2011 Date published/launched: October 2010 This report analyses the high proportion of young driver crashes and looks into how the introduction of a Graduated Driver Licensing system could reduce this type of crash. The report explains Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) as the following: • GDL - [Methodological approaches for cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis of injury prevention measures](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-635/) - Organisation: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Date uploaded: 5th October 2011 Date published/launched: September 2011 The overall aim of this project is to provide step-wise guidance according to standardized methods to contribute to increasing the evidence base on cost effectiveness interventions for injury prevention. This guidance on cost–effectiveness and cost–utility analysis of injury prevention measures - [Intervention modalities to address relevant psycho-social predictors of driving behaviour among adolescents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-403/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 10th October 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The goal of this review is to improve the quality of traffic safety interventions through theoretically-informed programming. The goal of this report is to: • Identify psycho-social targets of safe driving behaviour • Consider relevant population-based modalities to address these psycho-social targets - [APPG for Roadside Rescue and Recovery - All Lane Running inquiry](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2001/) - APPG for Roadside Rescue and Recovery (20.02.2020) - [Review of Police Road Casualty Injury Severity Classification - A Feasibility Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-417/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 12th October 2011 Date published/launched: August 2010 The rationale behind this study was to determine whether collecting a small number of additional data items in the STATS19 dataset would assist in distinguishing slight from severe injuries and provide more reliable statistics. In July 2009 the UK Statistics Authority reviewed - [Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain: 2010 Annual Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-640/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 17th October 2011 Date published/launched: September 2011 This report presents detailed statistics about the circumstances of personal injury accidents, including the types of vehicles involved, the resulting casualties and factors which may contribute to accidents. This report presents detailed statistics (headline figures were first published in June 2011) about - [Trends in fatal car-occupant accidents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-418/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 27th October 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the trends and circumstances of fatal accidents by reviewing existing data on road traffic fatalities and by identifying potential counter-measures. The aim of this study was to gain a better - [Persuasive Methods of Communication](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-662/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 2nd November 2011 Date published/launched: October 2011 This report highlights key aspects of communication design that local authorities can use to ensure messages are exchanged effectively. Devon County Council's Sustainable and Safer Travel Team use a variety of avenues to communicate with the public. Examples include leaflets, websites and - [Driving as You Feel: A Psychological Investigation of the Novice Driver Problem](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-667/) - Organisation: Edinburgh Napier University (Dr Neale Kinnear) Date uploaded: 8th November 2011 Date published/launched: May 2009 This thesis aimed to explore the novice driver problem from a psychological perspective. This thesis aimed to explore the novice driver problem from a psychological perspective. The ultimate aim was to enhance knowledge and understanding which may advise how - [Linking offence histories to accident causation using OTS data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-672/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 18th November 2011 Date published/launched: September 2011 This research project explores the links between offence histories and accident involvement of more than 2,000 active road users (ARUs) whose accident data were collected by TRL On The Spot (OTS) researchers between October 2003 and March 2010. This research project explores the links - [Assessing the perceived safety risk from quiet electric and hybrid vehicles to vision-impaired pedestrians](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-674/) - Organisation: TRL & DfT Date uploaded: 22nd November 2011 Date published/launched: August 2011 The DfT commissioned TRL to investigate the accident risk posed by electric/hybrid vehicles and compare it with that for equivalent vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines, to determine whether they are audibly more difficult to detect. Over 90% of the UK population - [Deer Vehicle Collisions in Scotland - Monitoring Project 2008-2011](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-710/) - Organisation: The Deer Initiative Date uploaded: 28th November 2011 Date published/launched: July 2011 The primary objective of this project was to re-establish the Deer Vehicle Collision (DVC) database (built up 2003-2005) in order to assess the scale and distribution of DVCs, and investigate contributing factors. Over the last two or three decades, in Scotland as - [Updated Post-2010 Casualty Forecasts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-678/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 29th November 2011 Date published/launched: May 2011 This report describes the methods that have been used to forecast in some detail the number of fatal and serious casualties on British roads in 2020 and 2030. This report describes the methods that have been used to forecast in some detail the number - [The fast and the curious: young people's attitudes to driver training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-756/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 19th December 2011 Date published/launched: December 2011 The Institute of Advanced Motorists commissioned the Transport Research Laboratory to analyse young novice drivers' attitudes and opinions towards post-test training. The over-representation of young drivers in road accidents is well known and widely reported. 30% of car occupant fatalities are drivers aged - [Survey into the quality of road safety markings on Britain's roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-484/) - Organisation: Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) Date uploaded: 29th July 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 This year’s survey is the ninth national investigation conducted by the RSMA into the quality of road safety markings. The findings in this report relate to site surveys carried out in the autumn of 2010. The survey covers a total - [Rural Roads Literature Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-259/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 19th October 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The main aim of this research was to collate information relating to road accidents on rural roads in Scotland, suggest how it may be applied and provide recommendations for action. The specific objectives of the study were: • To highlight the main - [Infrastructure and cyclist safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-759/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 22nd December 2011 Date published/launched: November 2011 This literature review considers the role of infrastructure in relation to the safety of cyclists and their interaction with other road users. This literature review considers the role of infrastructure in relation to the safety of cyclists and their interaction with other road users. - [Analysis and modelling of traffic flow under variable speed limits](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-858/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 23rd May 2012 Date published/launched: March 2011 This report develops the relationship between speed and density to analyse the flow of traffic under the operation of variable speed limits. This report develops the relationship between speed and density to analyse the flow of traffic under - [The effectiveness of safety campaign VMS messages: A driving simulator investigation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-821/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 16th July 2012 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report outlines an off-road trial of the effectiveness of safety campaign messages (such as “Watch Your Speed”) sometimes displayed on Variable Message Signs (VMS) throughout the U.K.’s motorway network. 80 drivers took part in the driving simulator - [20mph Zones and Speed Limits](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-801/) - Organisation: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Date uploaded: 17th July 2012 Date published/launched: November 2010 This factsheet explains the different types of 20mph zones and limits, the evidence for them and their purpose, and contains RoSPA's policy statements on 20mph zones and limits. In December 1990 the Department of Transport issued Circular - [Motorcyclists and drivers responses to hazards](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-831/) - Organisation: University of Nottingham Transport Research Date uploaded: 1st August 2012 Date published/launched: April 2010 This study assessed the degree to which hazardous vignettes are perceived as dangerous and realistic by car drivers and motorcycle riders. This study assessed the degree to which hazardous vignettes are perceived as dangerous and realistic by car drivers and - [Conflicts of interest: the implications of roadside advertising for driver attention](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-894/) - Organisation: Brunel University (Ergonomics Research Group) Date uploaded: 22nd August 2012 Date published/launched: June 2009 This report presents a simulator study quantifying the effects of billboards on driver attention, mental workload and performance in urban, motorway and rural environments. There is growing concern that roadside advertising presents a real risk to driving safety, with conservative - [Engineering a safer future: performance managing busy high risk routes to minimum safety levels](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-993/) - Organisation: Road Safety Foundation Date uploaded: 29th October 2012 Date published/launched: October 2012 This report concludes that simple attention to safety engineering detail has resulted in extraordinary cuts in road deaths and serious injuries, The Prime Minister has set autumn 2012 as the deadline for a radical review of the finance and ownership of the - [Funding for local transport: an overview](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1012/) - Organisation: The National Audit Office Date uploaded: 6th November 2012 Date published/launched: October 2012 As the funding and provision of transport decentralises, this report gives an overview of the landscape and highlights issues and risks. This report identifies issues and risks which may arise as the Department for Transport (DfT) devolves more control over funding - [A survey into the quality of road safety markings on the UK’s road network](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1039/) - Organisation: Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) Date uploaded: 5th December 2012 Date published/launched: November 2012 This survey is the tenth national investigation conducted by the RSMA into the quality of road safety markings. This survey is the tenth national investigation conducted by the RSMA into the quality of road safety markings. The findings in this - [Walking and cycling: local measures to promote walking and cycling as forms of travel or recreation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1049/) - Organisation: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Date uploaded: 14th December 2012 Date published/launched: November 2012 These guidelines suggests walking and cycling should become the norm for short journeys and should be encouraged throughout local communities. This guidance aims to set out how people can be encouraged to increase the amount they walk or - [Perceptual Errors in Judging the Approach of Motor Vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1191/) - Organisation: University of London (Royal Holloway) Date uploaded: 16th October 2013 Date published/launched: July 2013 When drivers attempt to negotiate their way safely out of a road side junction and into the flow of traffic, the most dependable cues for judging whether an approaching vehicle poses an immediate threat are its optical size and its - [Route Alert! Casualty reduction through route signing (3 year research report)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1488/) - Organisation: Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership Date uploaded: 19th November 2015 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The road safety problem presented by rural routes is a cause for significant concern, with hundreds of collisions occurring on these roads each year in areas that are difficult to address with conventional methods of enforcement and engineering. The aim - [Impact of New Transport Infrastructure on Walking, Cycling, and Physical Activity](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1688/) - Organisation: University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 14th June 2017 Date published/launched: December 2015 This study evaluated the effects of new transport infrastructure on active commuting and physical activity. 469 adult commuters, recruited through a predominantly workplace-based strategy, who lived within 30 kilometers of Cambridge and worked in areas of the city - [Models and Methods for Collision Analysis: A guide for policymakers and practitioners](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1917/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 10th April 2019 Date published/launched: March 2019 This report has been produced to help establish whether there is a case for investing more resource into the investigation of road crashes, in order to facilitate feedback and learning. The report has been authored by professor Neville Stanton from the University of - [Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-384/) - Organisation: World Health Organisation & FIA Foundation Date uploaded: 18th May 2010 Date published/launched: May 2011 The 'Decade of Action for Road Safety' is setting out to stabilise and then reduce global road deaths by 2020. Major economies of the G20, leading developing countries and public institutions including the World Bank and the World Health - [Drive SMART](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-101/) - Organisation: Surrey County Council Date uploaded: 21st July 2010 Date published/launched: September 2009 The Drive SMART campaign is a partnership initiative involving Surrey County Council and Surrey Police which tackles anti-social driving in Surrey. The Drive SMART campaign is a partnership initiative involving Surrey County Council and Surrey Police which tackles anti-social driving in Surrey - [Have You Clicked?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-32/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 23rd July 2010 Date published/launched: April 2010 In April 2010, the Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland and ACPOS launched a new campaign to encourage drivers and passengers to put their seatbelt on every time they get in any vehicle. The Framework contains six commitments relating to seatbelts and seatbelt - [Perceptions and Realities](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-189/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 17th September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 This paper, published jointly with seven organisations working in the child safety field, calls for a more co-ordinated approach to the safety of children and young people. This report builds on work presented at a PACTS seminar by Professor - [Making it count: spending cuts which protect your community](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-231/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB, RoSPA, PACTS, IRSO, ADEPT, GreenSafe, Chris Lines Consulting Date uploaded: 28th September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 This report outlines the role which local authorities can play in protecting the length and quality of life which residents experience and offers guidance about where to look for additional financial and informative support. - [Road Safety - By Accident or Design?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-255/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 1st December 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 In August 2003 the Scottish Executive commissioned Colin Buchanan & Partners to conduct a study aimed at identifying good practice in the promotion of road safety in community regeneration schemes. The specific objectives of the study included: • A review of a - [The Attitudes of Health Professionals to Giving Advice on Fitness to Drive](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-426/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 5th January 2011 Date published/launched: January 2010 This report outlines the findings of the research that studied the attitudes of health professionals to giving advice to patients regarding their fitness to drive. A multi-method approach was taken that incorporated surveys, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups and workshops. It aimed to - [Des (Drink Drive) World Cup Campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-487/) - Organisation: York City Council Date uploaded: 17th March 2011 Date published/launched: June 2010 To coincide with the 2010 football World Cup, York Road Safety Team in partnership with North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue launched a designated driver campaign. To coincide with the 2010 football World Cup, York Road Safety Team in - [Road Traffic Collisions and Casualties in the North West of England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-458/) - Organisation: North West Public Health Observatory Date uploaded: 22nd February 2011 Date published/launched: January 2010 This report presents comprehensive data on road traffic collisions and casualties in the North West. The aim of this report is to present comprehensive data on road traffic collisions and casualties in the North West. This intelligence is intended to - [Road Safety Partnership Grant, 2007-09 Schemes: Headline Impact Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-494/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st March 2011 Date published/launched: June 2009 This note presents a summary of interim outcomes and highlights key learning points from a selection of projects that benefited from the DfT funding in Round 1 of the Road Safety Partnership Grant (RSPG) scheme. This note presents a summary of interim - [Look again](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-486/) - Organisation: York City Council Date uploaded: 30th March 2011 Date published/launched: January 2010 'Look again' was a publicity campaign aimed at all road users in York to combat the city's single biggest causation factor for accidents, which was 'fail to look'. 'Look again' was a publicity campaign aimed at all road users in York. It - [Taking on the Rural Road Safety Challenge](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-495/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 23rd March 2011 Date published/launched: December 2010 The rural road safety demonstration project showcases work done by four county councils in response to an invitation to apply for specific funding support from the DfT. The rural road safety demonstration project showcases work done by four county councils in response - [Child Seat Height Charts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-506/) - Organisation: 95 Alive Partnership Date uploaded: 8th April 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 North Yorkshire County Council through the 95 Alive York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership has recruited the help of every doctor, dentist and children's centre in the county to ensure the correct child seats are being used in vehicles. Doctors, dentists - [Someone's Son](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-604/) - Organisation: Safer Roads Humber Date uploaded: 25th July 2011 Date published/launched: May 2010 Someone's Son follows a similar theme to THINK! Named Rider and could be seen as the local equivalent to the national campaign. The campaign team evaluated the campaign using the RoSPA E-valu-it toolkit. In May 2010 the safer roads partnerships for South - [A review of the evidence on road safety initiatives for individuals at work: implications for practice](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-560/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 25th August 2011 Date published/launched: May 2011 The aim of this research is to identify initiatives that increase the safety of those who drive for work.The report is the third conducted as part of Devon's Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the University of Plymouth. The aim of this - [Advocating Child Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-617/) - Organisation: Child Accident Prevention Trust Date uploaded: 30th August 2011 Date published/launched: July 2011 Advocating Child Safety is an online strategy development and partnership working resource for all those who influence the safety and wellbeing of children. Advocating Child Safety is an online strategy development and partnership working resource for all those who influence the - [Drive for Life Event](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-660/) - Organisation: South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership Date uploaded: 20th October 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The Drive for Life Event is an interactive presentation delivered by representatives from the four South Yorkshire authorities and personnel from the police and fire and rescue service. The Drive for Life Event is an interactive presentation delivered by representatives - [A Review of the Evidence Relating to Cognitive Training for Older Drivers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-641/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 24th October 2011 Date published/launched: August 2011 This report follows an earlier report published as part of Devon CC's Knowledge Transfer Partnership project with Plymouth University. It reviews the available evidence on the effectiveness of cognitive training and relates it to older drivers. It may be desirable to delay - [Make Time for Winter](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-664/) - Organisation: Highways Agency Safety Team Date uploaded: 1st November 2011 Date published/launched: October 2011 This is the Highways Agency's 2011 partnership marketing campaign aimed at winter driving - traditionally the HA's most important annual campaign. This is the Highways Agency's 2011 partnership marketing campaign aimed at winter driving - traditionally the HA's most important annual - [Analysis of Drink Driving Casualties in North East England, 2006 - 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-761/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 29th December 2011 Date published/launched: October 2011 This report is intended to assist road safety professionals in identifying the current trends in drink drive collisions and casualties in the North East of England. This report has been produced by the North East Regional Road Safety Resource - [2011 THINK! Christmas Drink Drive Campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-767/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 30th January 2012 Date published/launched: December 2011 Designated drivers were rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and student union bars across the country as part of the THINK! 2011 Christmas drink drive campaign. The £660k 2011 campaign included radio advertising, posters in pub washrooms, online search activity and targeted - [Social factors in road safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1021/) - Organisation: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Date uploaded: 13th November 2012 Date published/launched: April 2012 The aim of this paper is to draw together some of the links between road safety and health inequalities by identifying some of the common social determinants. There is a significant body of evidence which shows how - [TWIST (That's why I should Think!)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1118/) - Organisation: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership Date uploaded: 3rd June 2013 Date published/launched: May 2013 The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Road Safety Partnership (CPRSP) developed this campaign to persuade powered two wheeler riders to take additional training in order to enhance their skills and keep them safer on the roads. In the three year period - [Go Safe Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1185/) - Organisation: Glasgow City Council, Fife Council & RoSPA Scotland Date uploaded: 23rd September 2013 Date published/launched: September 2013 Go Safe Scotland is a new "one-stop-shop safety package" covering a range of topics including road, home, water, outdoor, fire, rail and digital safety. Go Safe Scotland is a new "one-stop-shop safety package" covering a range of - [Dorset County Council Road Casualty Reduction Plan 2013-2020](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1195/) - Organisation: Dorset County Council Date uploaded: 28th October 2013 Date published/launched: October 2013 While most local authorities produce casualty statistics reports each year, not all produce a plan showing what they want to achieve and how they will get there. This casualty reduction plan may be useful to others who need to produce something similar. - [Achieving Safety, Sustainability and Health Goals in Transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1283/) - Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (15.04.14) - [National Road Safety Conference 2014 - Presentations](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1379/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB Date uploaded: 10th December 2014 Date published/launched: November 2014 All of the presentations from the conference are available to download from the event website, as are audio recordings of the presentations being delivered. The 2014 National Road Safety Conference, held in Brighton on 25-26 November, comprised 32 presentations and three discussion - [Young PTW Riders: Double Diamond Workshops & Service Delivery Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1907/) - Highways England East & Road Safety Analysis (26.03.19) - [THINK! 'Eyes' drug drive campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-79/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 15th July 2010 Date published/launched: August 2009 Summer 2009 saw the first major drug drive campaign, giving the issue greater prominence and making it clear that driving while impaired through drugs is an offence. The education campaign works alongside a visible enforcement presence – with ACPO and THINK! co-ordinating - [20mph speed limit pilots in Warrington](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-324/) - Organisation: Warrington Borough Council Date uploaded: 1st November 2010 Date published/launched: October 2010 This report details the positive outcomes of the 20mph speed limit trials in Warrington The concept of the pilots was to provide the council with a mechanism for understanding the value of potentially implementing 20mph speed limits in the majority of residential - [Fixed speed camera collision, casualty and speed data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-621/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th September 2011 Date published/launched: August 2011 A series of links to external web sites where local authorities, or their partners, have puiblished information in respect of collisions, casualties and speeds at fixed speed camera sites. A series of links to external web sites where local authorities, or their - [Why do drivers fail to stop and report an accident? Interim findings](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1556/) - Organisation: MIB & Department of Criminology, University of Leicester Date uploaded: 4th May 2016 Date published/launched: April 2016 This research briefing presents the key findings from a national postal survey of drivers with current endorsements for failing to stop or report road traffic accidents. The survey was conducted between September and December 2015 and is - [Fixed penalty notices for motoring offences - England and Wales, year ending 31 March 2016](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1613/) - Organisation: Home Office Date uploaded: 10th November 2016 Date published/launched: October 2016 This data, published by the Home Office, shows there were 1,016,827 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued for motoring offences by the police in England and Wales (including police employed traffic wardens) in 2015. This represents a fall of less than 1% compared with - [Evaluating fixed penalty notices for careless driving offences](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1720/) - Organisation: Ipsos MORI and the Hallam Centre for Community Justice, Sheffield Hallam University (on behalf of the DfT) Date uploaded: 20th September 2017 Date published/launched: August 2017 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for careless driving came into effect in August 2013. This intervention granted the police autonomy to respond to predominantly (but not exclusively) low level - [Extra Eyes (campaign)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1782/) - Organisation: Safer Essex Roads Partnership Date uploaded: 21st February 2018 Date published/launched: December 2017 Extra Eyes is a campaign, developed by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), which asks members of the public to submit video evidence of poor and dangerous driving. The Extra Eyes webpage provides a simple method for cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers - [A Highways Accident Investigation Branch: What Lessons Can Be Learnt from the Rail Industry and the Cullen Inquiry?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1822/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 26th June 2018 Date published/launched: April 2018 This report suggests that while there is a strong argument for some form of highways accident investigation branch, its implementation will not be straightforward due to current policy limitations on both cost and time. The report draws parallels with the railway network, where - [Analysis of police collision files for pedal cyclists in London, 2001 - 2006](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-68/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 22nd July 2010 Date published/launched: November 2009 The number of cyclist fatalities in London has varied over the years from 1986 to 2006; averaging 18 per year, the maximum was 33 in 1989 and the minimum was eight in 2004. There has been a substantial increase in cycling, particularly in central - [Reported Road Casualties Great Britain Main Results: 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-53/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 22nd July 2010 Date published/launched: June 2010 The Department for Transport has published statistics on road casualties in accidents reported to the police in Great Britain in 2009, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. These statistics refer to personal injury accidents in 2009 on public - [Enhanced statistical analysis of head injury data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-119/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 6th August 2010 Date published/launched: April 2010 Despite advances in road safety, head injuries still account for many of the most serious and fatal injuries in road traffic accidents. This study analysed previous head injury research in greater detail. Despite advances in road safety, head injuries still account for many of - [Devon Biker Consultation Results](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-170/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 10th September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report contains the results from a range of questions posed to motorcyclists regarding biker issues. 'Bringing Bikers Out of the Blindspot' is Devon County Council’s ongoing campaign to reduce casualties and improve conditions for motorcyclists. Although originally launched in 2003, the - [Police reported motorcycle crashes in Devon](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-178/) - Organisation: Devon County Council Date uploaded: 13th September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report examines the police reported motorcycle crashes in Devon. This report examines the police reported motorcycle crashes with Devon. As far as is possible, this exploratory data analysis is carried out with respect to published research on motorcycle crashes. A review - [Relationship between Speed and Risk of Fatal Injury: Pedestrians and Car Occupants](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-201/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 21st September 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 This study explores the relationship between speed and the risk of fatal injury for three different types of traffic accident: pedestrians struck by the front of cars; car drivers following frontal impacts; and car drivers following side impacts. The risk of fatality - [The UK On The Spot Accident Data Collection Study Phase II Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-217/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 30th September 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This ambitious work was undertaken to allow research to be conducted that will investigate the causes of crashes, their subsequent injuries and the associated societal costs. In 1999, the UK’s Department for Transport and Highways Agency (HA) commissioned Phase I of the - [In Depth Study of Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-222/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 5th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This report considers 1,790 accident cases from Midland police forces, involving motorcyclists of all ages, and covering the years 1997-2002 inclusive. Motorcycle accidents have somewhat different characteristics to accidents involving other classes of road user. In particular, they include ‘right of way’ - [Under-reporting of Road Casualties: Phase 1](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-224/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The aim of this study is to assess the level of under-reporting and mis-classification of road traffic casualties and to find out whether there have been any changes in reporting and/or recording practices over the period 1996-2004. There is some concern that - [An In-depth Study of Work-related Road Traffic Accidents](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-223/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 6th October 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This study considers a sample of 2,111 accident cases from Midland police forces, involving drivers/workers of all ages and covering the years 1996-2004 inclusive. Road traffic accidents while at work are the single largest cause of occupational fatality in the United Kingdom. - [A preliminary analysis of the risks and benefits of selected vehicle safety interventions for accidents involving light commercial vehicles (LCVs) or minibuses](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-265/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 11th October 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 An analysis of GB accident data has been undertaken to identify the scale and priority of accidents involving LCVs and minibuses. This has identified a target population of fatalities that might benefit from selected secondary safety interventions. The use of light commercial vehicles (goods - [Oxfordshire speed camera switch-off: One month one](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-288/) - Organisation: Safer Roads (Berkshire) Date uploaded: 15th October 2010 Date published/launched: September 2010 This report looks at changing offence rates at four camera sites following the well-publicised switching off of speed cameras in Oxfordshire on 1 August 2010. Following a 40% (£559,886.81) in-year reduction in the specific road safety grant to Oxfordshire, the County Council - [Key Scottish Safety Camera Programme Statistics, 2009](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-312/) - Organisation: The Scottish Government Date uploaded: 21st October 2010 Date published/launched: October 2010 This bulletin presents key statistics relating to the activity of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme for the 10-year period from the start of 2000 to the end of 2009. This bulletin presents key statistics relating to the activity of the Scottish Safety - [Death and Injuries on Britain's roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-339/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 17th November 2010 Date published/launched: November 2010 The reduction of deaths on Britain's roads, and the financial benefits of this reduction, is the focus of this report. Key findings from the report include: • Since 1970, road traffic has increased by a factor of two and a half, but road - [Child Pedestrian Exposure and Accidents - Further Analyses of Data from a European Comparative Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-390/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 7th January 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The aim of the research was to understand the differences in exposure and accident rates of 5-15-year-olds within similar road environments and to assess the implications of policy. Although Britain’s overall road safety record is very good in comparison with other countries, - [Deaths of cyclists in London: trends from 1992 - 2006](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-433/) - Organisation: BMC Public Health Date uploaded: 18th January 2011 Date published/launched: November 2010 This report used data on cyclist deaths in London between 1992 and 2006, specifically investigating whether heavy goods vehicles continued to pose a threat. Cycling is an increasingly important mode of transport for environmental and health reasons. Cycling fatalities in London were - [Risk Rating of Britain's Motorways and A Roads](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-439/) - Organisation: Road Safety Foundation Date uploaded: 27th January 2011 Date published/launched: June 2010 This map shows the statistical risk of death or serious injury occurring on Britain's motorways and A roads for 2006-2008, covering 45,000km in total. This map shows the statistical risk of death or serious injury occurring on Britain’s motorways and A roads - [Comparisons - England's regions, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-465/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 25th February 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This report reveals that England tops the UK's road safety league table with the lowest rate for deaths on the roads. This report reveals that England tops the UK’s road safety league table with the lowest rate for deaths on the roads. In - [Yorkshire and Humber PTW Analysis](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-473/) - Organisation: Safer Roads Humber Date uploaded: 4th March 2011 Date published/launched: December 2010 This report is the result of analysis of motorcyclists injured on the roads of Yorkshire and the Humber between 2007 and 2009. This report is the result of analysis of motorcyclists injured on the roads of Yorkshire and the Humber between 2007 - [Beyond Human Error](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-491/) - Organisation: Falkirk Council Date uploaded: 18th March 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 The sub-title to this book is 'Taxonomies and Safety Science'. It deconstructs the conventional concept of 'human error' and provides a new way of looking at accidents and how they might be presented. The sub-title to this book is 'Taxonomies and Safety Science'. - [Driving for Work - corporate driving standards: 10-point plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-511/) - Organisation: Sheffield City Council Date uploaded: 8th April 2011 Date published/launched: December 2010 This report covers analysis of collision data in Sheffield for journeys made as part of work, covering the 5 year period 2005-2009. Over the last 5 years 14,012 vehicles have been involved in collisions in Sheffield. 3,021 (22%) of these were on - [Infant, Nursery and Primary Age Pedestrians: 10-point plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-512/) - Organisation: Sheffield City Council Date uploaded: 11th April 2011 Date published/launched: December 2010 The report analyses the data for infant, nursery and primary age pedestrian casualties in Sheffield covering the 10 year period 2000-2009. The report analyses the data for infant, nursery and primary age pedestrian casualties in Sheffield covering the 10 year period 2000-2009. - [Speed related collisions: 10-point plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-513/) - Organisation: Sheffield City Council Date uploaded: 12th April 2011 Date published/launched: December 2010 This report covers speed-related collisions in Sheffield, analysing the data covering the five year period 2005 - 2009 This report covers speed-related collisions in Sheffield, analysing the data covering the five year period 2005-2009. Summary • Over the last 5 years the - [Motorcycle casualties in Northern Ireland: Statistical Analysis, Causes and Influencing Factors](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-529/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 12th May 2011 Date published/launched: December 2009 The objectives of this report were to identify the likely causes and influencing factors of motorcycle casualties and collisions through an in depth investigation of relevant statistics and rider and other drivers' behaviour and attitudes. The objectives of this report were - [A review and exploratory analysis of fatalities and serious injury collisions in relation to deprivation: implications for practise.](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-572/) - Organisation: Cornwall Council Date uploaded: 17th June 2011 Date published/launched: April 2011 This report examines the research into whether deprivation is related to road traffic collisions and the factors that may underpin this relationship, focusing on Cornwall's collision data. Examination of worldwide (industrialised nations) and British collision research suggests a number of key factors in - [Key Scottish Safety Camera Programme Statistics, 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-609/) - Organisation: The Scottish Government Date uploaded: 17th August 2011 Date published/launched: July 2011 This report presents key statistics relating to the activity of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme for the calendar year 2010. This report presents key statistics relating to the activity of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme for the calendar year 2010. The two - [Rural Road Safety: Drivers and Driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-258/) - Organisation: Road Safety Scotland Date uploaded: 15th September 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This research was designed to increase Road Safety Scotland's understanding of road accidents on rural roads for use in future strategy and campaign development. In 2006, the Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland commissioned research with the aim of building on current - [Deer-Vehicle Collisions: The First National Study](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-661/) - Organisation: The Deer Initiative Date uploaded: 31st October 2011 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 This project set out to assess for the first time the true nationwide scale and geographical distribution of the problem of deer-vehicle collisions, and build a database to help identify hot spots and priority areas for mitigation. The UK National Deer-Vehicle-Collisions (DVCs) - [Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children: Exposure to Injury Risk in the Road Environment and Reported Road Traffic Injuries in 13-14-year-olds](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-646/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 9th November 2011 Date published/launched: February 2011 This project explores the relationship between reported road traffic injuries and exposure to risk in the road environment and a range of individual, family and environmental risk factors in adolescents aged 1314 years. The aim of this project is to explore the - [THINK! Annual Survey 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-751/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 5th January 2012 Date published/launched: March 2011 The focus of the THINK! Annual Survey is on measuring road safety attitudes and behaviour among the British population. Key findings in the 2010 survey include: • Levels of road usage per week have remained relatively stable over the years, with walking - [Road Lengths and Conditions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-732/) - Organisation: Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales Date uploaded: 12th January 2012 Date published/launched: October 2010 This is the first chapter of a compilation of statistics on transport in Wales. This chapter covers road lengths and conditions. The Welsh Transport Statistics are designed to bring together information on transport from a number of sources and to - [Northern Ireland Road Safety Problem Profile](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-720/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 19th January 2012 Date published/launched: August 2010 The Problem Profile presents the most up-to-date understanding of the key road safety issues in Northern Ireland, as supported by available data. This document reports on road safety issues in Northern Ireland, eight years after the launch of the Road Safety - [Child Road Safety and Poverty Research Project](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-722/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 9th February 2012 Date published/launched: June 2011 This research built on the findings of earlier research carried out for the DOE which identified the presence of a link between deprivation and child pedestrian casualties. The output of this research is a prioritised five year programme of measures which - [Cycling England Cycling City and Towns end of programme reports](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-781/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 28th February 2012 Date published/launched: February 2012 These end of programme reports summarise all outputs and delivery costs of the Cycling City and Towns Programme, as implemented in 18 local authorities across England from 2008-11. These end of programme reports summarise all outputs and delivery costs of the Cycling - [Older driver's road traffic crashes in the UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-830/) - Organisation: University of Nottingham Transport Research Date uploaded: 24th May 2012 Date published/launched: December 2009 A sample of more than 2,000 crashes involving drivers aged 60 years or over was considered. The main findings were that older drivers have significant problems with intersection collisions and failing to give right of way. A sample of more - [An update on the association between setting quantified road safety targets and road fatality reduction Accident Analysis and Prevention](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-856/) - Organisation: University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Date uploaded: 21st June 2012 Date published/launched: June 2011 This report is intended to rectify estimates provided in a previous paper of the short-term effectiveness, in terms of road fatality reduction, of the setting of quantified road safety targets. This report is intended to rectify estimates provided - [Road Safety: Second Report of Session 2012-13](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-922/) - Organisation: House of Commons Transport Comittee Date uploaded: 20th July 2012 Date published/launched: July 2012 2011 saw the first annual increase in the number of people killed in road accidents since 2003. In 2011, 1,901 people were killed in road accidents. This is the first annual increase in road fatalities since 2003 and a 3% - [ACPO Summer 2012 Drink and Drug Drive Campaign Results](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-928/) - Organisation: ACPO Date uploaded: 14th August 2012 Date published/launched: July 2012 ACPO's bi-annual drink and drug driving campaign brings together figures from all UK police forces and provides a national picture of drink and drug driving. ACPO's bi-annual drink and drug driving campaign brings together figures from all UK police forces and provides a national - [Key Scottish Safety Camera Programme Statistics, 2011](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-952/) - Organisation: Transport Scotland Date uploaded: 4th October 2012 Date published/launched: July 2012 This bulletin presents provisional key statistics relating to the activity of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme for the calendar year 2011. This bulletin presents provisional key statistics relating to the activity of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme for the calendar year 2011. The - [Compendium of Key Statistics for the Driver and Vehicle Agency 2012/13](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1137/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 14th June 2013 Date published/launched: May 2013 This is a compendium report providing information on the Testing, Licensing and Enforcement / Compliance activities of the Driver and Vehicle Agency. The report also contains performance over previous years. This statistical publication marks the second such publication issued on behalf - [Speed Camera FOI data](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-978/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation Date uploaded: 15th January 2013 Date published/launched: July 2012 This study, carried out two years after the Government announced major cuts in road safety funding, suggests that fixed speed cameras continue to be used in most areas of England. This study, carried out two years after the Government announced major cuts in - [Analysis of Collisions Involving Vehicles on Journeys as Part of Work (Excluding Public Service Vehicles) in North East England, 2008 to 2012](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1150/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 10th July 2013 Date published/launched: June 2013 This report investigates collisions involving people on a journey as part of work in North East England between 2008 and 2012 (excluding drivers of public service vehicles). This report investigates collisions involving people on a journey as part of - [Northern Ireland Road Safety Monitor 2013](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1206/) - Organisation: Department for Infrastructure (NI) Date uploaded: 13th November 2013 Date published/launched: October 2013 This annual survey shows that speeding, carelessness on the roads, and drinking and driving are still considered the three main factors in causing injuries or deaths on Northern Ireland’s roads - cited by 78%, 61% and 59% of respondents respectively. The - [ACPO Christmas 2013 anti-drink drive campaign results](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1252/) - Organisation: ACPO Date uploaded: 3rd February 2014 Date published/launched: January 2014 Figures released by ACPO show that drink-drive arrests were down by around 8%, despite an 8% rise in the number of breath tests administered over the Christmas 2013 period. Figures released by ACPO show that drink-drive arrests were down by around 8%, despite an - [2013 All Wales Xmas Drink Drive Campaign - Results](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1253/) - Organisation: Road Safety Wales Date uploaded: 5th February 2014 Date published/launched: January 2014 The percentage of drivers who failed a breath test in the 2013 All Wales Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign was almost identical to the previous year. The percentage of drivers who failed a breath test in the 2013 All Wales - [Mobile safety cameras: estimating casualty reductions and the demand for secondary healthcare](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1245/) - Organisation: Newcastle University (School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences) Date uploaded: 5th June 2014 Date published/launched: July 2013 This paper suggests some diagnostics to check the assumptions underpinning the standard estimation framework for mobile saftey cameras throughout Northumbria. This paper considers a fully Bayesian analysis of road casualty data at 56 designated mobile safety camera - [How Safe Are England’s Strategic Roads? An Assessment of the Safety of the Strategic Road Network](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1325/) - Organisation: Road Safety Foundation Date uploaded: 22nd July 2014 Date published/launched: July 2014 This report and ‘risk map’ show how the risk of being killed or seriously injured varies across the strategic road network (SRN). The report sets out to explain the types of crashes that kill and to highlight the infrastructure safety changes that - [ACPO Summer 2014 Drink Drive Campaign Results](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1333/) - Organisation: ACPO Date uploaded: 11th August 2014 Date published/launched: July 2014 ACPO said it was disappointed with the results of the 2014 summer drink drive campaign. ACPO said it was disappointed with the results of the 2014 summer drink drive campaign. The figures show that while the number of tests administered decreased, the proportion of - [Area Profile 2014 - Suffolk Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1365/) - Organisation: Suffolk RoadSafe & Road Safety Analysis Date uploaded: 4th November 2014 Date published/launched: August 2014 In order to gain insight and ensure that interventions are directed appropriately, Suffolk RoadSafe commissioned Road Safety Analysis to produce an Area Profile. This report examines collision risk on Suffolk’s roads and the risk to residents from Suffolk, involved - [A collection of evidence for the impact of the economic recession on road fatalities in Great Britain](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1440/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 4th June 2015 Date published/launched: March 2015 There was a considerable reduction in the number of fatalities on British roads between 2007 and 2010. This substantial change led to debate as to the cause of the reduction. Multiple sources of information and evidence have been collated including STATS19 road accident data, - [Road Safety Since 2010](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1442/) - Organisation: RAC Foundation & PACTS Date uploaded: 8th October 2015 Date published/launched: September 2015 This report, Road Safety Since 2010, is published by the RAC Foundation and PACTS, with input from Road Safety Analysis. It includes a recent survey of 34 English local authorities highlighted concerns about road safety delivery. 85% of those who responded - [GO 20: towards changing the default urban speed limit to 20mph](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1481/) - Organisation: Brake (the road safety charity) Date uploaded: 14th October 2015 Date published/launched: September 2015 This report calls for the removal of “unnecessary barriers” faced by local councils in implementing 20mph speed limits. The report also suggests that moving to 20mph limits across built up areas would deliver significant safety benefits, especially for pedestrians and - [Analysis of pedal cyclist casualties from road traffic collisions in North East England, 2010 to 2014](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1498/) - Organisation: North East Regional Road Safety Resource Date uploaded: 16th December 2015 Date published/launched: November 2015 This report provides analysis of the Stats 19 data collected by the three police forces in North East England on pedal cyclist casualties on the region’s road network between 2010 and 2014. Between 2007 and 2014 there has been - [Joining the dots: how data delivers insight & innovation (conference)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1560/) - Organisation: Road Safety GB & Road Safety Analysis Date uploaded: 18th May 2016 Date published/launched: March 2016 This inaugural national conference for road safety data analysts was held in London on 1 March 2016. The conference attracted 130 delegates to hear an array of speakers who sought to connect pioneering data research with both policy - [Understanding the Strengths and Weaknesses of Britain’s Road Safety Performance](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1599/) - Organisation: PACTS & TRL Date uploaded: 5th October 2016 Date published/launched: September 2016 This report confirms that Britain consistently has one of the lowest rates of road deaths worldwide, but fares less well when it comes to the safety of vulnerable road users and in other specific areas. The report says that over the past - [Evaluating the costs of incidents from the public sector perspective](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1608/) - Organisation: IAM RoadSmart Date uploaded: 25th October 2016 Date published/launched: August 2016 IAM RoadSmart has produced a new formula for calculating the financial cost to the public purse associated with individual road deaths. The IAM RoadSmart formula even calculates a specific cost for different road user types. For example, the public purse cost attributed to - [Study on Serious Road Traffic Injuries in the EU](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1622/) - Organisation: European Commission Date uploaded: 7th December 2016 Date published/launched: November 2016 This research recommends that the EU should set a target to reduce the number of people seriously injured in road collisions, not just the number of deaths. The research examined real world collision data and investigation outcomes from across Europe in a bid - [Crash data quality for road safety research: Current state and future directions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1668/) - Organisation: Loughborough University (Transport Safety Research Centre) Date uploaded: 11th April 2017 Date published/launched: February 2017 Crash databases are one of the primary data sources for road safety research. Therefore, their quality is fundamental for the accuracy of crash analyses and, consequently the design of effective countermeasures. Although crash data often suffer from correctness and - [Annual Cycling Report 2017 (Scotland)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1699/) - Organisation: Cycling Scotland Date uploaded: 18th July 2017 Date published/launched: February 2017 This Annual Cycling Monitoring Report reports on a suite of national indicators to inform the national picture of cycling participation in Scotland, fullfilling Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) Action 18. The 2017 report shows an increase in those stating that a bike - [National Travel Survey England - 2016](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1706/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 8th August 2017 Date published/launched: July 2017 Three in five journeys between one and two miles in distance were made by car or van in England during 2016, the National Travel Survey (NTS) has revealed. The annual survey shows that just 31% of journeys between the aforementioned distances were - [SafetyCube Decision Support System](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1735/) - Organisation: SafetyCube Date uploaded: 26th October 2017 Date published/launched: October 2017 The SafetyCube European Road Safety Decision Support System (DSS) was officially launched on 5 October 2017.SafetyCube is a collaborative research project with 17 partner institutions, funded by the European Commission under Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The SafetyCube DSS - [The Impact of Threat Appeals on Fear Arousal and Driver Behavior: A Meta-Analysis of Experimental Research 1990–2011](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1810/) - Organisation: National University of Ireland Date uploaded: 22nd May 2018 Date published/launched: May 2013 The existing empirical research exploring the impact of threat appeals on driver behavior has reported inconsistent findings. In an effort to provide an up-to-date synthesis of the experimental findings, meta-analytic techniques were employed to examine the impact of threat-based messages on - [British Social Attitudes Survey 2017: Public attitudes towards transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1837/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 26th July 2018 Date published/launched: July 2018 This annual survey suggests that scepticism towards speed cameras is declining, with more people believing the technology saves lives.The British Social Attitudes Survey for 2017 shows 29% of people believe there are too many speed cameras – down from 47% in 2008. - [THINK! 2018 Festive Drink Drive Campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1880/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 18th December 2018 Date published/launched: December 2018 The THINK! 2018 annual festive drink-drive campaign aimed to encourage young men to step in if their mate is tempted to drink and drive.The campaign has been shaped by peer-led research to help understand how young men aged 17-24 years think and - [Developing safe system road safety indicators for the UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1865/) - Organisation: Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Date uploaded: 25th October 2018 Date published/launched: October 2018 This report urges the Government to adopt a set of road safety ‘performance indicators’, based on international good practice and tailored to UK needs.PACTS says the performance indicators would cover roads, vehicles, users and emergency services in order to - [Data Analysts Conference 2019 (Joining the Dots)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1913/) - Organisation: Agilysis & Road Safety GB Date uploaded: 2nd April 2019 Date published/launched: March 2019 The fourth annual Data Analysts’ Conference attracted more than 120 attendees from across the UK and further afield.Organised by Road Safety GB in partnership with Agilysis – and backed by grant funding from the DfT – the 2019 edition of - [Geodemographic profiling of road casualty risk across Devon](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1953/) - Organisation: University of Southampton Date uploaded: 27th August 2019 Date published/launched: September 2018 This research paper identified a helpful methodology for analysing the relationships between deprivation and road casualty propensity.The paper was authored by Lucy Martin, an assistant transport planning officer at Devon County Council (DCC). The objectives of the paper were to: 1: Investigate - [Keeping Young Drivers Safe During Early Licensure](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1965/) - RAC Foundation (02.10.19) - [Road conditions in England to March 2019](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1977/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 29th October 2019 Date published/launched: October 2019 This bulletin contains information on the condition of roads in England, as well as other aspects of highways maintenance to March 2019. The data comes from multiple sources including Highways England and Local Authorities. Some data from local authorities forms part of - [Immersive Community Education (ICE) Hub](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2011/) - FirstCar and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (19.03.2020) - [National Travel Attitudes Survey 2019](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2054/) - Department for Transport (18.08.20) - [Speeding offence detection and disposal in England and Wales, 2018-19](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1988/) - RAC Foundation (14.01.2020) - [PIN report: Lockdowns resulted in an unprecedented 36% drop in road deaths in the EU](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2046/) - ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) (22.07.20) - [Data Analysts Conference 2020 (Joining The Dots)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2025/) - Agilysis & Road Safety GB (05.05.20) - [Analysing the Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Vehicle Flow and Speeds in the UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-2045/) - Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis (21.07.20) - [Safety Cameras and Road Safety Funding Cuts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-150/) - Organisation: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Date uploaded: 24th August 2010 Date published/launched: August 2010 This report outlines 10 reasons to maintain safety camera enforcement as part of the UK's future road safety strategy. Drivers and riders who exceed speed limits cause more crashes, and kill and injure more people, than drivers - [Drink and drug driving law: Transport Committee First Report](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-364/) - Organisation: The Transport Select Committee Date uploaded: 3rd December 2010 Date published/launched: December 2010 Sir Peter North was appointed in December 2009 to conduct an independent review of the law on drink and drug driving. His report was published in June 2010 and the Transport Select Committee undertook an inquiry into his most high-profile recommendations. - [The Government's Response to the Reports by Sir Peter North CBE QC and the Transport Select Committee on Drink and Drug Driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-501/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 22nd March 2011 Date published/launched: March 2011 This is the Government's response to the independent report on drink and drug driving in Great Britain commissioned by the previous Government from Sir Peter North CBE QC in December 2009. This is the Government’s response to the independent report on drink - [Young Drivers: a 10 point plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-556/) - Organisation: Sheffield City Council Date uploaded: 7th June 2011 Date published/launched: July 2010 An analysis of collisions in Sheffield involving a young driver The findings can be summarised as follows: • Young drivers account for 7% of licence holders; however they make up 27% of seriously injured car drivers and 36% of those killed. • - [Strategic review of the management of occupational road risk](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1323/) - Organisation: RoSPA, TRL & UCL Date uploaded: 16th July 2014 Date published/launched: July 2014 This review, commissioned by RoSPA and carried out by TRL and the Centre for Transport Studies at University College London, assesses progress made in helping employers to manage the risks their staff face when they use the road for work purposes. - [The Key Principles of Cyber Security for Connected and Automated Vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1710/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 22nd August 2017 Date published/launched: August 2017 The Government published this guidance as part of plans to make sure the next generation of internet-connected cars are better protected from hackers. The measures to be put before Parliament are designed to ensure that modern vehicles provide protection for consumers if - [Exempting Vehicles of Historical Interest from Roadworthiness Testing: Government Response to Consultation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1727/) - Organisation: Department for Transport Date uploaded: 4th October 2017 Date published/launched: September 2017 The Government is to proceed with plans to exempt vehicles constructed, or first registered, more than 40 years ago from MOT testing - despite 56% of respondents to a consultation opposing the idea. The Department for Transport said the move will ensure - [MOT testing: government response to consultation and summary of responses](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-1773/) - Organisation: DfT & DVSA Date uploaded: 30th January 2018 Date published/launched: January 2018 The first MoT test on cars and motorcycles won’t be extended to four years following safety concerns expressed during this Government consultation. Most of those responding to the consultation were against the proposal to extend the period to four years on safety - [Wasted Lives Young Driver Education Programme](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-90/) - Organisation: Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety Date uploaded: 22nd July 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 Wasted Lives is a cost effective, flexible learning programme reaching 16 to 19 year old pre and new drivers across Lancashire. Its long-term protective impact has been scientifically evaluated and 73% of participants, three months after the course, now take - [A review of motorcyle training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-70/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 22nd July 2010 Date published/launched: October 2009 This report summarises the findings from an in-depth study undertaken during 2005 in order to obtain an understanding of how current motorcycle training operated. This report summarises the findings from an in-depth study undertaken during 2005 in order to obtain an understanding of how - [How can we produce safer new drivers?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-91/) - Organisation: TRL Date uploaded: 23rd July 2010 Date published/launched: February 2010 This report reviews evidence for the effectiveness of post-licence driving experience, driver education and training. This report reviews evidence for the effectiveness of post-licence driving experience, driver education and training, and limiting the exposure of new drivers to risk through graduated driver licensing (GDL) - [Bikeability](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-107/) - Organisation: Cycling England Date uploaded: 3rd August 2010 Date published/launched: Pre 2009 Bikeability is one of Cycling England's flagship schemes, intended to rescue a 'lost generation' of children who would otherwise miss out on the opportunity to learn to cycle safely and responsibly. Launched in March 2007, the programme was created in consultation with leading - [The Handbook of Road Safety Measures](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/rskc-176/) - Organisation: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Date uploaded: 9th September 2010 Date published/launched: October 2009 The second edition of the 'Handbook of Road Safety Measures' gives state-of-the-art summaries of current knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures. The second edition of the 'Handbook of Road Safety Measures' (previously published in 2004) gives state-of-the-art summaries ## Pages - [Home Page](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/) - Search the Knowledge Centre Search for: Explore the Knowledge Centre Safe System Practitioner Network Overview, case studies and resources | Published strategies | Delivering Safe System Network Contacts Safe road users Drink driving | Drug driving | Driver fatigue | Driver distraction | Mobile phones | Children | Cyclists | Driving for work | Horse riders | Learner drivers - [Safe System Practitioner Network](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/) - Safe System Practitioner Network Introduction Road Safety GB and PACTS are working on a partnership project to explore ways to encourage collaboration between local partnerships/transport authorities and other stakeholders to apply Safe System. The aim is to grow a network and provide information, resources and contacts. The foundations for the practitioner network have been established - [Case Study: Multi-Agency Enforcement and Education (Operation Considerate & ACT)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/case-study-multi-agency-enforcement-and-education-operation-considerate-act/) - Project information Organisation: TyreSafe and Safer Roads Greater Manchester (SRGM) Contacts: Stuart Lovatt and Mike Bourne (TyreSafe), Brad Mawson (SRGM) Contact emails: slovatt@tyresafe.org, mbourne@tyresafe.org, Brad.Mawson@tfgm.com Case study title: Multi-Agency Enforcement and Education (Operation Considerate & ACT) Links: Operation Considerate - Tyre Safety Enforcement in Bolton Operation ACT - Analysis of Road Safety Enforcement in Bolton - [Published strategies](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/safe-system-resources/) - ← Back to Safe System Practitioner Network homepage Organisation: West Sussex County Council Adoption: 07/2025 Strategy: Reduce KSIs by 30% of 2015-19 baseline by 2036. Ambition to achieve Vision Zero. Published: 30th July 2025 Links: Road Safety Strategy 2025 to 2036 - West Sussex County Council Organisation: Cambridgeshire County Council Adoption: 08/2019 Strategy: Zero - [Delivering Safe System Network Contacts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/safe-system-contacts/) - ← Back to Safe System Practitioner Network homepage Cambridgeshire County Council Simon Burgin | simon.burgin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Government of Jersey Louisa Phillips | L.Phillips2@gov.je Kent County Council Mark Bunting | Mark.Bunting@kent.gov.uk Merseyside Police Adam Bostock | adam.bostock@merseyside.police.uk National Highways Victoria Pyta | Victoria.Pyta@nationalhighways.co.uk Oxfordshire County Council Sean Rooney | sean.rooney@oxfordshire.gov.uk Safer Essex Roads Partnership Nicola Foster | Nicola.Foster@essexhighways.org Safer Roads Greater - [Safe System campaigns and resources](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/safe-system-campaigns-and-resources/) - Safe System campaigns and resources ← Back to Safe System Practitioner Network homepage RoadSafe - Safe System Knowledge Exchange. Contains content that explores Safe System origins, fundamental principles, key components and an introduction to ways in which this might challenge and transform practice. Each section opens with a video introduction from outstanding leaders in academia, global institutions, - [Organisations](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisations/) - Organisations In this section of the Knowledge Centre you will find details of UK-based organisations that are professionally involved in road safety (listed A-Z). To apply to have your organisation added here, please complete the registration form at the foot of this page. If you see details of an organisation that you know are incorrect - [Safe System Road Safety Indicators](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/safe-system-road-safety-indicators/) - Safe System Road Safety Indicators ← Back to Safe System Practitioner Network homepage The following reports explore how Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) can play a critical role in implementing the Safe System. International Transport Forum - Using Safety Performance Indicators to Improve Road Safety: the case of Korea. Agilysis & Road Safety GB - Developing and - [Safe System Training and Capacity Building](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-training-and-capacity-building/) - Project information Organisation: Transport Scotland Contacts: George Henry Contact email: George.Henry@transport.gov.scot Case study title: Safe System Training and Capacity Building Links: Safe System Training and Education - Scotlands Road Safety Framework Which Safe System Operators does your case study cover? Standards and training Investment and innovation Education and communications Please explain how this case study - [Case study: Introduction of default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads in Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/safe-system-practitioner-network/case-study-introduction-of-default-20mph-speed-limit-on-restricted-roads-in-wales/) - Project information Organisation: Welsh Government and Welsh Local Government Association Contacts: Ian Bradfield and Kaarina Ruta Contact emails: ian.bradfield@gov.wales, kaarina.ruta@wlga.gov.uk Case study title: Introduction of default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads in Wales Links: Introducing default 20mph speed limits | GOV.WALES Default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads | Transport for Wales (tfw.wales) Which - [Homepage test](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/homepage-test/) - Search the Knowledge Centre Search for: Explore the Knowledge Centre Safe road users Drink driving | Drug driving | Driver fatigue | Driver distraction | Mobile phones | Children | Cyclists | Driving for work | Horse riders | Learner drivers | Motorcyclists | Older drivers | Pedestrians | Teenagers | Young drivers | Other Safe speeds Speed limits - 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In an effort to provide an enhanced service, Durham - [Efficacy of 20mph limits over short distances](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/efficacy-of-20mph-limits-over-short-distances/) - I live close to a well used, two lane road where the speed limit varies over a distance of two to three miles from 40mph, to 30 mph to 20mph, back to 30 mph and then 20mph again before reaching a junction with a dual carriage way. The two 20mph limits are outside schools but - [Road Safety Acronyms List?](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/road-safety-acronyms-list/) - I'm handing over my service to someone who has not dealt with road safety before and I recall how the many and varied acronyms overwhelmed me at first. I thought I had made a list, but I can't find it. Does anyone have something similar? 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They already have driving assessments in place but we are wondering whether there is already - [Artwork for ghost plates](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/artwork-for-ghost-plates/) - Does anyone have any campaign materials / assets / artwork for ghost plates I can 'borrow'? - [Alternative model to deliver the School Crossing Patrol Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/alternative-model-to-deliver-the-school-crossing-patrol-service/) - I’m fact finding to provide a reasoned commentary to a ‘hypothetical’ scenario for an alternative model to deliver the School Crossing Patrol Service. Could service provision be outsourced / delegated to Community Groups, in locations where the County Council are unable to recruit a permanent patrol, designating them as the operating authority? Before any resources - [Moving traffic offences - enforcement awareness](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/moving-traffic-offences-enforcement-awareness/) - Hi, we've just got approval to enforce MTO's in our city and the Highways team are drawing up key areas to start with. It was driven by School Streets projects but we will apply it to areas it may make a difference to. I want to use this to highlight behaviours drivers do in urban - [Egg Helmets!](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/egg-helmets/) - Safer Roads Humber uses hand sized polystyrene cycle helmets that fit an egg inside to show how cycle helmets work for a primary school audience. We got these from a charity years ago but we've down to our last few! Does anyone know of a supplier who makes these? Or have a surplus we can - [Car design dangers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/car-design-dangers/) - Can anything be done to reverse the current ridiculously thick car roofs’ front posts at both ends of the windscreen? They must be 5 or 6 times the vision blocking width of what I had at the start of my driving in the mid 80’s with the British Leyland Mini and Maxi: my wife and - [HGV delivery note](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/hgv-delivery-note/) - Hi All. Is it a requirement of law for a HGV delivery note to include weights so the driver can adhere to weight limits and axle weights please? - [Link between more active travel and lower VRU casualties](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/link-between-more-active-travel-and-lower-vru-casualties/) - I have had good discussions with colleagues in Public Health and have seen some good cross working opportunities. They are putting together an Active Wellbeing Strategy. The registrar has added a line in the draft strategy that states 'enabling active modes of transport can contribute to a reduction in road injuries'. This seems to lean - [Post-stroke driving literature](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/post-stroke-driving-literature/) - I recently gave a talk to St Helier and Epsom stroke team, and they asked for information for assessments. RICA used to have a very good booklet for driving after a stroke, but I think everything went digital once Covid happened, and I'm not sure whether this booklet is still available? I will be giving - [Vision Zero / Safer Systems](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/vision-zero-safer-systems/) - Hi, I'm looking for terms of reference / framework for the safe system components / mini plans. Safer Roads Humber has a strategy and we are at the point of creating groups for each component. We would love to find out who other partnerships are managing this process, what remit does each sub group have, - [Attitude & intention to speed - Survey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/attitude-intention-to-speed-survey/) - Hello all. The Wiltshire & Swindon Road Safety Partnership will be attending the Calne Bike Meet on 26th July. We would like to create a survey for use on the day, to gain a better understanding of the attitudes towards 'the need for speed' and the linked intentions of bikers in our area. It is - [Roadside vegetation hiding road signs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/roadside-vegetation-hiding-road-signs/) - I am concerned that road safety is being neglected and that roads are being made more dangerous. I am only aware of this issue locally, but I guess it is a nationwide problem. My concern is that the deliberate policy of councils not to trim roadside vegetation is hiding road signs and therefore making roads - [Training modules for employees](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/training-modules-for-employees/) - Do any Local Authorities deliver training modules for employees which focus on safe driving (particularly safe driving around people walking or riding - bikes, horses, scooters, motorbikes etc.)? We're keen to explore the idea of introducing an online training module for employees that they could complete in the same way as they are expected to - [Illegally tinted windows](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/illegally-tinted-windows/) - We are seeing an increase in the number of vehicles with illegally tinted windows. Does anyone have any posters or other materials/resources to illustrate the legal and illegal tints on a vehicle that we could use for education purposes? - [Driving through fords](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/driving-through-fords/) - Does anybody have any experience with tackling the issue of drivers going through fords when water levels too high? What measure have been taken and were they effective? - [Green Cross Coding](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/green-cross-coding/) - We have been working with schools and Northumbria University to develop a unique child road safety training scheme, the aim of which is to raise the awareness of stop, look, listen, think, and safer places to cross. We have been doing this through coding. The way that we learn to cross the road, has very - [Zebra Crossings and casualty reductions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/zebra-crossings-and-casualty-reductions/) - Is anyone aware of communications that have been done by road safety teams in relation to Zebra Crossings and casualty reductions? - [Older Driver Interventions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/older-driver-interventions/) - We are working to understand the existing interventions being delivered in the UK on older drivers. Please could you share links (or email me) with the details of your interventions? We're looking at activities which cover self-assessment, training, and support with driver cessation. Thanks! - [Charging for School Crossing Patrols](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/charging-for-school-crossing-patrols/) - Can you tell me please who charges for their SCPs and if you only charge Academies? - [Ramp and car used for demonstrating seat belt use](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/ramp-and-car-used-for-demonstrating-seat-belt-use/) - We have a ramp and model car that we use for demonstrating using seat belts that is damaged and in need of replacement or repair. The company that supplied this resource no longer makes them. We'd like to hear from anyone who has this resource but no longer uses it, and would be happy to - [Idea for road safety promotions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/idea-for-road-safety-promotions/) - Here's an idea for any promotions you may be considering. I have just got back from a mainly motorway driving week to Scotland and back from Somerset, totalling 1500 miles. The standard of driving on motorways is horrendous. How about, "undertaking is a job for the undertakers". I'm sure your marketing departments can refine the - [Formal evaluation of road safety theatre in education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/formal-evaluation-of-road-safety-theatre-in-education/) - Hi folks, Has anyone done formal evaluations of road safety theatre in education plays with established external companies (bought in tours) ? I've done some local evaluation but I seem to remember that a road safety partnership has done a more formal evaluation - any ideas? Thanks, Ruth - [Summer coat for SCP](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/summer-coat-for-scp/) - I am needing to order a new summer coat for a School Crossing Patrol in ladies 6XL, can anyone suggest a company I can order it from? I can only find special order and they have very long delivery times. Thanks - [Speed cushions- LTN 1/20](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/speed-cushions-ltn-1-20/) - Hi all, LTN 1/20 recommends that speed cushions are not used on cycle routes due to issues for adapted bikes / tricycles and cycles with trailers. How have any local authorities adapted policy to deal with this change to traffic calming guidance? A complete ban on speed cushion use or site by site assessment? We're - [M6 Toll - collisions & casualties](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/m6-toll-collisions-casualties/) - I’m looking to see if there are any studies/data on comparison on incidents/casualties on the M6 Toll compared to the normal M6. - [Permanent roadside signs aimed at motorcyclists/drivers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/permanent-roadside-signs-aimed-at-motorcyclists-drivers/) - We are in the very early stages of investigating the implementation of permanent roadside signs aimed at motorcyclists/drivers. The signs would either be placed along our higher risk routes or specific safety messages for motorcyclists/drivers. We understand that it can be tricky to get these signs approved if they are not in The Traffic Signs - [Highways Act 1988 Section 39](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/highways-act-1988-section-39/) - Please can you help us to answer the following road safety questions. In accordance with Highways Act 1988 Section 39:- What are the Local Highways Authorities statutory obligations following significant changes to design & layout of the uncontrolled A5111 Dual Carriageway access Gap? The Highways Authority have introduced and endorsed U-turn and Right turn manoeuvres - [School Crossing Patrols - incidents on site](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/school-crossing-patrols-incidents-on-site/) - We have just launched our SCP 'Respect Me' campaign. Our Cabinet Member is asking for the latest number of incidents experienced by SCPs – locally and nationally. Does anyone know a national number of incidents please, or an approximate figure from across the country? - [Independent travel to school or college](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/independent-travel-to-school-or-college/) - Our small team of ‘Independent travel trainers’ would like to visit a European country to see how they train students aged 11-19 with additional learning needs and/or a disability to travel independently to school or college. Transporting students to their educational provision is the fastest growing cost to the Welsh education budget and in these - [KSIs connected to vehicle breakdowns](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/ksis-connected-to-vehicle-breakdowns/) - I have been asked by our Transport Coordination Team whether there are any stats available, in connection to KSI's specifically connected to vehicle breakdowns? Many thanks. - [Motorcycle Training and Education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/motorcycle-training-and-education/) - Hi all, We're working with National Highways on a review of motorcycle education and training interventions. We're aware of national schemes such as BikeSafe, BikerDown and RideFree, and national post-test training providers, like RoSPA, IAM RoadSmart, and ERS but we want to make sure we don't miss out on any locally delivered interventions. The focus - [New standard for cycle helmets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/new-standard-for-cycle-helmets/) - A new standard for cycle helmets has been introduced, NTA 8776, but it isn't publicly available, unlike all other helmet standards. Many helmets are being sold to this standard, claiming that it is specifically designed for e-bikes, and speeds up to 45kph, which seems highly unlikely as motorcycle helmets are only rated up to 29.5kph, - [Road safety for visually impaired children](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/road-safety-for-visually-impaired-children/) - I need help please with road safety education for visually impaired/blind children. - [Lightweight SCP sign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/lightweight-scp-sign-2/) - Does anyone know of a company that supplies a lightweight school crossing patrol sign that is compliant with the school crossing guidelines? Thanks in advance. - [Public Liability Insurance Cycle training provider](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/public-liability-insurance-cycle-training-provider/) - We are currently putting together Bikeability tender documents as contract ends March and our insurance lead is saying we need the provider to have £10mil Public Liability insurance… it was £5mil last time and wondered what other local authorities require? - [Safety cameras campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/safety-cameras-campaign/) - We are looking to run a campaign regarding road safety and safety cameras. Has anyone carried out any research into what advertising/PR methods work best to convey road safety messages? Could anyone share any evaluation of resent campaigns? Thanks in advance. - [Stopping distances of lorries](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/stopping-distances-of-lorries/) - I'm working on a project regarding stopping distances of lorries from 7.5 - 40 tonne travelling at 30mph in weather conditions ranging from dry, wet to adverse with snow and ice etc . I was wondering if you have any details on this, other than that which I can find in the Highway Code. Do - [School Crossing Patrol policy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/school-crossing-patrol-policy/) - Cheshire East Council are considering updating their school crossing patrol policy. At the moment the criteria for the implementation of an SXP follows closely the Road Safety GB guidance based on PV2. I wondered how many Council use the Road Safety GB guidelines for their SXP assessments or do any Councils have a wider view - [Bus evacuation training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/bus-evacuation-training/) - Our LA aims to annually train every Year 7 student in commercial bus evacuation and hope to update our delivery. Previously each class received training on a stationary bus on their school playground and using a smoke machine, exited onto a crash mat. We are keen to hear the format other LAs/bus companies offer and - [New SCP's handbook](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/new-scps-handbook/) - I am trying to download the small handbook given out to new SCP's but cannot locate where it would be. Could you send me the link for this please? - [Safe number of cars using a single track country road](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/safe-number-of-cars-using-a-single-track-country-road/) - What would be a suggested safe number of cars using a single track windy country road 0.7 miles long. it has blind corners and is used by farm vehicles and lorries that require escorts. it has 3 small passing places but the verges are used as oncoming vehicles have no way of passing. This puts - [Early Years Ideas](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/early-years-ideas/) - Hello All, I was hoping to get some ideas on what you do for Early years? We are in the process of revamping our package and have decided on an online package. If you have any information, links or resources you'd be happy to share, please do let me know. Thanks, Bethany (RSO) - [SCPO commemorative badge](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/scpo-commemorative-badge/) - We would love to give our SCPOs a commemorative badge but don't want to buy 100, so do any LA's have 8 badges available that we could buy? Thanks. - [Parents of young drivers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/parents-of-young-drivers/) - Good morning, does anyone have any experience of delivering a road safety campaign aimed at the parents of young drivers? We have tried numerous things in the past but haven't got the participation levels we would have liked. We are looking at creating a social media campaign but are also open to an audience attended - [Micro Mobility](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/micro-mobility/) - Micro mobility is seen to be good for the environment and supports active travel and local highway authority initiatives. At the same time micro mobility is seen by many as antisocial, linked to crime and poses a higher risk of a serious road traffic collision, for which the police need to be involved. As we - [Older drivers: planning to stop driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/older-drivers-planning-to-stop-driving/) - I'm developing a module for my Elder College (Learning in the 3rd Age) course on planning to stop driving. I don't need information on driver testing or how age affects our ability to drive, just how to plan to give up your licence. Car Free Me in Brisbane, Australia has already shared some research papers - [Issue with a School Crossing Patrol location](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/issue-with-a-school-crossing-patrol-location/) - We're having issues with one of our School Crossing Patrol locations. Traffic is sometimes brought to a crawl by parked cars etc. Unfortunately the majority of drivers are not leaving the Crossing clear for the SCP and this is causing problems. There is not enough room on the pavement to hold large groups so therefore - [Cooling towels for SCPs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/cooling-towels-for-scps/) - I am wondering if any other authorities have considered, or are providing their School Crossing Patrols with cooling towels for use during periods of extreme heat? We are looking at ways to assit our patrols given the fact that even when using summer style uniforms it can get extremely hot for them whilst performing their - [Cycling bus](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/cycling-bus/) - I have had an enquiry from a school looking to set up a cycling bus. I wondered if anybody had any experience or tips about setting one up in addition to the good information from Sustrans. - [Perception - Safety Cameras](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/perception-safety-cameras/) - We are wondering if anyone has created a campaign to improve the image of safety / speed cameras? Could you share what worked and what was successful? - [Rural issues initiatives](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/rural-issues-initiatives/) - The SW region are exploring rural issues - agricultural vehicles and trailers, working drivers and contractors, speeding, tourist traffic, young drivers, run-offs, drink/drugs etc. with a view to developing shared 'safer vehicles' and 'safer road users' resources. If you have any examples of best practice, or indeed initiatives trialled and discontinued, please share! - [Cyclist Advanced Stop Lines](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/cyclist-advanced-stop-lines/) - Cyclist Advanced Stop Lines - we've put in quite a few of these over the past 10 years or so. A lot are now poorly marked and I'd like to decide if they are worth remarking or taking out - in theory. I've looked online for research papers as to their effectiveness - both UK - [Quadricycles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/quadricycles/) - Here in North Yorkshire we operate a low cost cycle and moped hire scheme to help young people get to work (in a large rural county with often poor public transport links). One of the providers we fund, wants to start providing Quadricycles. These are basically four-wheeled 49cc tiny cars that can be driven legally - [Taxis, Ubers and private hire](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/taxis-ubers-and-private-hire/) - Taxis, Ubers, private hire: concerned about reports of black cab drivers having more than 8 points on licence, trade associations supporting drivers through legal claims when facing loss of licence - plus have personal experience of drivers using a hand-held phone while on the move, exceeding speed limits, doing illegal right turns etc. Where can - [Parking](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/parkin/) - I was just wondering if anyone has done any publicity/campaigns (posters/social media/leaflets.. anything) on drivers who drive in and reverse out of their driveways. I am interested to know if anyone has done promotion on reverse in, drive out? Thanks Karen Delaney Safer Roads Greater Manchester - [Mini egg helmets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/mini-egg-helmets/) - Mini egg helmets, anyone know how we can source more of these please? The company on the leaflet that comes with these little helmets is no longer in existence. We would love to purchase some more, as find them such a useful visual tool when working in schools. Any information appreciated . Thanks Maree (Road - [Evaluation services (recommendations for providers)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/evaluation-services-recommendations-for-providers/) - Cambridgeshire Road Safety were kindly given permission from Kent Road Safety team to adapt their online Youth Travel Ambassador (YTA) programme. We are now looking to do some evaluation of the projects the YTA's will be doing in their schools. Recommendations to carry out this work would be greatly appreciated. - [Online booking system for schools to book road safety sessions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/online-booking-system-for-schools-to-book-road-safety-sessions/) - Hi, we're looking at trying to develop an online booking system which would allow schools to book our road safety sessions (practical pedestrian training and hall based road safety presentations). Has anyone successfully developed something like this in their authority area? Our main barrier to setting up an online system is that due to school - [Adult Cycle Confidence Sessions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/adult-cycle-confidence-sessions/) - Morning, Happy New Year. I’m just after a bit of information sharing specifically around Adult Cycle Confidence Sessions. We manage this scheme working in partnership with our local county council and this is our first year looking after this work. I’m curious if any others on this forum also operate this or a similar scheme, - [E-scooter Fatality Rate](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/e-scooter-fatality-rate/) - Is anyone aware of an estimate of the number of miles ridden by PRIVATE e-scooters in 2021 and 2022. By comparison with cyclists, Gov data shows approx 100 pedal cyclists are killed annually for their estimate of approx 3.5 billion miles ridden, ie a death rate of 1 cyclist death per 35 million miles. Ref - [Children not wearing seatbelts](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/children-not-wearing-seatbelts/) - Has anyone else - or their SCPs/Child Ped or Bikeability trainers - reported that children in cars around primary schools etc are not wearing seatbelts much post Covid? Our lot are thus thinking of a campaign. Idea is to put laminated/plasticsied height charts around entrance to schools so students and parents can check - with - [Public perception on portable traffic signals](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/public-perception-on-portable-traffic-signals/) - I am trying to ascertain public perception on portable traffic signals. Do drivers assume that when lights are out, that they are not in use or simply not working? Similarly what is the general perception regarding wait time at portables. How long will people wait at red before believing the signals are stuck? - [Collisions Involving Electric Vehicles](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/collisions-involving-electric-vehicles/) - In our authority area there have been several collisions recently which may be indicative of a worrying, emerging pattern. Drivers parked (nose-in) in end-on spaces have accelerated forwards, across the footway, and crashed into buildings. Although full details aren't available for each incident, it would seem that these have been relatively new electric vehicles which - [Green Cross Code!](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/green-cross-code/) - Out of interest, is anyone else being asked by children and younger adults – ‘What is a Green Cross and why is it relevant to road safety?’ A ‘Code’ means something different too. For those of us who lived and loved in the 70’s, we will be familiar with the Green Cross Code and the - [Traffic Advisory leaflet 9/99 June 1999: 20mph speed limits and zones](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/traffic-advisory-leaflet-9-99-june-1999-20mph-speed-limits-and-zones/) - We are liaising with a local authority who are referring to the above document in our dealings with them over a 20mph speed limit. Could anyone please advise on the status of this advisory leaflet , its currency, or whether it has been superseded by a more recent document., and if so, what that is. - [Using digital advertising vehicles to promote road safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/using-digital-advertising-vehicles-to-promote-road-safety/) - I'm interested to hear from any authorities who use digital advertising vehicles to promote road safety messages. We've been informed that such vehicles cannot be used on the highway (parked) as this would contravene vehicle lighting regulations stipulated in the 1988 Road Traffic Act. We've also been strongly advised to steer clear of using them - [Correx boards / temporary Information Placards](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/correx-boards-temporary-information-placards/) - Does anyone use temporary correx boards/temporary Information Placards (displayed on existing street furniture) to display road safety messages? We're getting conflicting advice. Some say that displaying these boards is covered under schedule 3 of the town and country planning regulations - which allows for certain classes of advertisement to be displayed with ‘deemed consent’. Others - [Smoothie Bike for loan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/smoothie-bike-for-loan/) - I work within the active travel team at TfGM after many years in road safety. My team attend numerous events and I was wondering if anyone has a "smoothie bike" such as this The Smoothie Bike Company that we could borrow for an event in September please? Thanks. Stephen.Whitehouse@tfgm.com - [e-scooter social media campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/e-scooter-social-media-campaign/) - Now that the e-scooter trial has been extended again, we are considering some social media locally + targeted mailing to remind people of the rules/regulations. We would like to know if anyone else has done anything similar and, in particular how successful it has been. - [Walking Route to School Assessments](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/walking-route-to-school-assessments/) - As a local authority has anyone put together, or is currently using, a self assessment online form which asks a range of questions for parents/carers to answer - and gives an outcome as to whether they will receive free transport to school, based on the road safety element of the route the children will need - [Resources for Ukrainian refugees](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/resources-for-ukrainian-refugees/) - We have been asked by local community groups and councillors for resources to support refugees, particularly with cycling on the roads. We have training available, but does anyone have any materials suitable for Ukrainian or other overseas visitors on basic road use and rules in the UK? (other than the HWC!) - [Purpose built wider single carriage ways](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/purpose-built-wider-single-carriage-ways/) - We are currently looking at ways to educate drivers that use purpose built wider single carriage ways. The biggest issues we are witnessing are with the carriage way being wider, persons driving large slower vehicles or at slower speeds tend to either sit in the middle or to the left of the lane (perfectly acceptable), - [Guiding walks/practical training for Year 5/6](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/guiding-walks-practical-training-for-year-5-6/) - Hello all We deliver Small Steps practical pedestrian training to KS1 at the moment (based on what was Kerbcraft) and are looking at whether a follow up session/sessions would be beneficial for Year 5/6 as the pupils transition to independent travel. Does anyone currently run anything along these lines or has anyone in the past? - [Translation of School Crossing Patrol leaflet](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/translation-of-school-crossing-patrol-leaflet/) - There is a School Crossing Patrol - Information for Parents and Drivers leaflet on the RSGB website (https://roadsafetygb.org.uk/members-area/school-crossing-patrol/). I have been asked by one of our local schools to get this translated if possible. Firstly, does anyone already have this green leaflet in other languages? Would you pass this cost to the school or is - ["Mobility and mobility education of people with intellectual disabilities"](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/mobility-and-mobility-education-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities/) - In the course of working on a research project for the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) on the subject of "Mobility and mobility education of people with intellectual disabilities", I would like to ask the following questions: Are you aware of any national and international research reports or literature that address the following topics: - [Highway Code changes - influence of child pedestrian training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/highway-code-changes-influence-of-child-pedestrian-training/) - We deliver Child Pedestrian Training at Brighton & Hove City Council to Yr.3 (7-8 yrs.) at a variety of schools within the city. We were wondering if other authorities are still delivering CPT and their thoughts about the impact of the Highway Code changes with regards to hierarchy in responsibility? Previous to the changes, at - [Blinded Forward Visibility Splay Zone on a Dual Carriageway](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/blinded-splay-zone-on-dual-carriageway/) - City of Derby A5111 Manor Road Central Reservation Gap (Harbourage) junction with Eastwood Drive Forward Visibility Dangers for Right Turners & U Turners. 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It is a well-used route by school children and dog-walkers; the latter are asked - [Placing a SCP on an unadopted road](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/placing-a-scp-on-an-unadopted-road/) - Hello We have a school that is located on a currently unadopted section of the highway and have had a request to investigate if the site meets the criteria for the provision of a SCP. If the site meets criteria would it be possible to place a SCP on the road prior to its adoption? - [Bee Seen - Lights for commuter cyclists](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/bee-seen-lights-for-commuter-cyclists/) - Hi Road Safety Knowledge members; I promote sustainable travel to our staff at The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust. I am putting together a funding bid to help make our commuter cyclists more visible in the coming darker months, with the idea of offering free lights and Hi Viz items. Would anybody be able - [Light Goods/Vans campiagn](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/light-goods-vans-campiagn/) - In Scotland we would like to run another campaign highlighting the restricted limits for vans. Does anyone have any artwork or campaign materials they could share? The artwork would be used for social media and a limited number of printed items. Many thanks - Julie Julie Smith - [In-car safety workshops](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/in-car-safety-workshops/) - We are looking to create a new classroom workshop for Year 3 and Year 4 students, with a theme of in-car safety. I would love to hear from you if you have any in-car safety activities that you feel you could share. 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The collision analysis is showing a pattern of right turning collisions, from the minor arm on to the A road and from the A road on the minor arm. - [Resources to support NPCC mobile phone week](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/resources-to-support-npcc-mobile-phone-week/) - Dr Helen Wells (Keele University) and Dr Gemma Briggs (OU) have produced a resource pack to support police and partners in the forthcoming NPCC mobile phone campaign (9th-29th March). The pack contains pre-written content for over 60 Tweets (plus images, memes, links to activities etc) a charging flowchart to support officer decision making, guidance on - [Effects of medication on driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/effects-of-medication-on-driving/) - Hi folks, Does anyone have a good link to a website that explains how prescribed / over the counter medication can affect your driving. I'm not talking about the DfT drug driving list but medicines in general. 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It is being presented - [Percent of people that can cycle](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/percent-of-people-that-can-cycle/) - I am looking for information on any research that was carried out that examined the percentage of people in the general population than can cycle. This would have taken into account people with mental or physical health issues or disabilities, other health issues, and age categories. Gerry Flaherty - [Walked Route Assessements](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/topic/walked-route-assessements/) - If you are involved with completing a walked route assessment in line with national guidelines (school transport appeals) I would be interested to know if any Council has a better system than outlined below: In Dorset the Road Safety Officer completes the WRA, compiles a report in line with national guidelines. 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I am looking to design a package for the Youth Offending Service in Derbyshire for their one to one sessions, incorporating a number of topics and would welcome any support or ideas ## Replies - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19595/) - Given that you wish to understand the national picture, you may be interested to learn that Stirling Council (Scotland) no longer provides a school crossing patrol service. It seems to have been led to believe that a zebra crossing is an adequate substitute for a human being. I would say more, but it would be - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19570/) - Dear Dinah Barry, Perhaps this would help: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/setting-local-speed-limits/setting-local-speed-limits Please don't place too much faith on speed limits. If it's question of difficulty in crossing, it may be that a stand-alone crossing may be justifiable, but remember that even that is not a safety measure - it's merely a means of dividing time between modes. Andrew - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19569/) - If you would like to contact me then I would be pleased to assist. Rod King Founder and Chair 20's Plenty for Us CIC rod.k@20splenty.org - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19563/) - Since helmets don't reduce the death rate of users, it might be better to focus on things proven to work e.g. encouraging safe use of the vehicles. It has been shown that people provided with 'safety equipment' take more chances and have more collisions. It's better to prevent the collision than to ameliorate the effects, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19547/) - School crossing patrol Road safety education Road safety Great Britain Approved driving instructor National road safety strategy Advanced driver assistance system Intelligent speed assistance (ISA) Road traffic accident (RTA) Road traffic casualty (RTC) Urban traffic control (UTC) Automatic traffic signals (ATS) Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) Daylight running lights (DLR) Graduated driver licensing (GDL) - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19520/) - Having read the posts so far, the key point is not whether the school/parish council can do it, rather it’s whether the powers are also delegated, the key power revolving around the power to stop vehicles. I’d suggest that power cannot be delegated across the tasks of the role. If you’re going for legal advice, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19497/) - This is something that I have been working on with a number of insurance companies for the past ten years which started with new drivers but has now expanded out into commercial drivers with taxis being included. It would be helpful to get an understand towards the reasons why penalty points have been acquired, if - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19465/) - What drains do you have about the drivers? Numbers, type of offences, relationships etc? Would it be a genetic course or perhaps there are issues. List to hope with a common theme to be addressed, or perhaps a culture? Would a 5-10 group be more suited than a 15-20 size? Were these types of behaviour - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19464/) - I shared this with our Taxi Licensing manager and he's provided the following response: Bradford have approved suppliers for driver training and assessments. Predominantly for practical driving assessments, but we can use providers for additional training when issues are identified. One of the training providers is TTC Group - Driver Risk Management Road Safety Training. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19463/) - Liz - A Road Safety GB Corporate Plus Member BLT Driver Training offer various services. This is a division of the Blue Lamp Trust, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving road safety and professional driving standards across the UK. https://bltdrivertraining.co.uk/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19456/) - We've not run it specifically for taxi drivers, but we do have a course we've used with companies who have drivers with points. Essentially it's a bit like a standard speed awareness course, but geared towards drivers who have either reoffended within the three years and so aren't eligible, or are higher end speeders who - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19405/) - I agree, I don't think according to current guidance that the service and relevant responsibilities can be delegated. Also, as Colin has stated above, recruitment is still going to be an issue regardless of who has responsibility. In East Sussex, we have authorised sites, sponsored sites, and volunteer sites. We manage and support all patrols - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19396/) - Hi Angela, Great question and great advice has already been posted back. This is where the Knowledge Centre works so well! Kendrick is spot on to signpost you to the information in the Members' Area of the RSGB website. Also if needed after your fact finding, RSGB SCP national advisors are listed in the Help - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19395/) - Hi Angela, Within the Kent County Council area, we have several schools that fund their own patrol, and one patrol is sponsored by the local parish council who pay the school to employ the patrol. We recently reviewed our old SLA with the schools in this situation employing an external legal firm to research and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19394/) - Interesting idea. I suspect not. Hypothetically, if recruitment is the issue, even if a Council could delegate to another organisation it still wouldn't resolve the issue of not being able to recruit a Patrol If budget is the issue.. How would a Community Group fund a SCP Service? Devon County Council has an offer for - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19393/) - Road Safety GB has a School Crossing Patrol Guide which was co-authored by one of my team who is on their national advisory board. There are various problems, but the main one was the delegation of powers. I think you can delegate, but you can't offload the responsibility to supervise and remain responsible for issues - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19385/) - Hi Nick - sent Ruth two boxes (145 units in each), I know she didn't need that many and she was happy to distribute that end of the country if anyone needed any. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19384/) - Hi Cheryl, We are in the same boat at Ruth here in Lincoln r.e the egg helmets! You don't have any more spares do you by chance? We are struggling to find a supplier. Happy to purchase them. Thanks, Nick - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19353/) - Hi Ruth, We have a number of boxes - you are very welcome to them. I will check how many boxes we have and go from there. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19352/) - Morning We haven't used, or needed to order these for some years, but the last time we ordered some was 2017 from this company-https://www.cycle-smartfoundation.org/ I' m unsure if they still supply them, but worth a try. Claire - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19346/) - The case of A pillars expanding is one of the clearest cases of unintended consequences in history. A pillars were made structural members and made massively thicker to protect car passengers in a roll over collision, so they have saved some lives, and some A pillars incorporate air bags, making them even thicker. The unintended - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19339/) - I understand where you’re coming from, but the A pillars are not just about the roof, but firm part of the vehicles structural integrity, especially the cabin. The difference in occupant protection of your examples Mini/Maxi to even a small ‘basic’ car of today is worlds apart. It’s fair to say car design /safety has - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19314/) - Hello, Nick. There's lots of information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/vehicle-safety-and-maintenance-guides Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19311/) - Hi Nick, Short answer is no, it’s not a legal requirement. Longer answer, managing and being compliant to weight and veh safety are part of an operator’s undertakings, assuming we’re talking about vehicles under an Operator Licence. Typically, the operator will or should know the weights, especially as the combined weights increase- not too important - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19296/) - Hi, It's not quite what you're asking, but in West Yorkshire, our data analysts have started looking at 'road users injured vs vehicles involved' in relation to our road traffic collisions. This was primarily to help us look at 'who' we needed to target with our road safety / behaviour change campaigns. As you would - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19295/) - Further to my previous reply, as luck would have it I cam across this paper today (trying to write my thesis!): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001457509000876 It explores what can make a safety in numbers effect strong enough to reduce net casualties over the population, rather than merely reducing the risk per user mile. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19288/) - Dear David, I have found it rather difficult to find what you actually want, rather the reverse. I suggest that you contact Marcus Jone of TRL, directly, as he may be more up to date than any of us. He is mentioned here: https://www.itsinternational.com/feature/trl-cities-must-do-more-help-vrus Some background data (for London) can be found here: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/road-risk-and-vulnerable-road-user-working-paper.pdf and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19287/) - David, There is a fair amount of evidence on this topic, and is usually referred to as the "safety in numbers effect". As far as I am aware it is more well-researched for cycling than walking. An important thing to bear in mind is that the effect is often measured as a reduction-in-risk-per-user-mile-travelled rather than - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19229/) - That case involved vegetation that the authority had themselves planted in the central reservation adjacent to a sheep pen style crossing point, so the creation of danger was very much on them as they owned the vegetation, positioned it in the first place and could maintain it themselves as they liked. I take your point - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19218/) - Local Authorities should be aware of the legal case of Yetkin v London Borough of Newham. Key Point The public authority are held liable for the failure to cut back bushes which created a danger of individuals crossing the road into oncoming traffic Facts Claimant was a pedestrian crossing a large road and was hit - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19201/) - The Shiny Side Up Partnership and their facilitator Heidi Duffy MBE would be good contacts for advice on this and all other things powered two wheeler - https://shinysideup.co.uk/. She also facilitates the National Young Rider Forum. Heidi Duffy MBE | Heidi.Duffy@viaem.co.uk | (+44) 07738 164885 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19162/) - Hi Ruth, Transport for Scotland have a resource that might be helpful: Safe System Culture Playbook: A resource providing guidance on cultivating a Safe System culture within road safety organisations. https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/safe-system-training-and-capacity-building/project-background/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19161/) - Hi Mandy Please feel free to email me and I will share with you the surveys we use with the PTW community. Thank you claire.stone@essexhighways.org - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19150/) - Absolutely Karen. Please contact me again in August and I will update you with anything we manage to put together for a survey. At this stage I'm purely hoping to gather data that will hopefully help us understand a broad range of bikers mindset, intentions and attitudes towards speed. If we can understand the 'why' - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19151/) - Absolutely Karen. Please contact me again in August and I will update you with anything we manage to put together for a survey. At this stage I'm purely hoping to gather data that will hopefully help us understand a broad range of bikers mindset, intentions and attitudes towards speed. If we can understand the 'why' - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19149/) - Hi Mandy, I would be interested to hear about your approach to the educational intervention. Would you be happy to share your initial ideas around your intervention? Here in Derbyshire we have a lot of motorcyclists and so we are open to new initiatives to work with the PTW community. We can always exchange ideas. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19145/) - Interesting idea. Consider the massive difference between excess speed and inappropriate speed. Does a rider and driver deal differently depending on in car-v-bike (I do the same on/in both), or is a rider only differ to driver only. What I’m aiming at is to be cautious on building any bias in the questions which will - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19142/) - Hi Rebecca James and Stuart Allen can you email me at colin.savage@devon.gov.uk to discuss further please. thanks. Colin - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19137/) - Speed limit signs aside and resident's responsibilities nicely explained by Kendrick. Many roadside are there as a reminder to drivers, and most drivers on their regular routes never actually read the signs anyway. The real challenge is of course finance, whether its the local authority or the land owner. How often is too often, and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19135/) - It's only partly about if its a road safety issue, it's mostly about the difficulty enforcing the Highways Act 1980. Every summer every highways department is deluged by vegetation complaints, but the vegetation isn't highway vegetation, it belongs to adjacent residents and landowners. So, a long-winded process of writing to them/serving notice and trying to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19131/) - I have produced a PowerPoint presentation in relation to employee road safety awareness based on my previous experience as a Police Traffic Officer for 30yrs. The presentation is a work place based scenario that is factually based on several real-life circumstances but has been made into a fictitious scenario to negate any issues around personal - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19130/) - Hi Rob, It's me again. My email to you has bounced back for some reason, so can you drop me one, please [colin.butler@roadhow.co.uk]. Many thanks, Colin - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19129/) - Hi Rob, I've dropped you an email. Kind regards, Colin - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19128/) - This is a brilliant idea so and one feather in a background project I am working on (theoretical not with resources that will help you - sorry). Given all the other less important mandatory training various organisations require their employees to complete every year or three year cycles it is surprising more organisations do not - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19127/) - Hi Rebecca, Please feel free to drop me an email [colin.butler@roadhow.co.uk]. Thanks, Colin - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/19048/) - We would also like to get involved, I have emailed you Andrew a few times - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18979/) - Will - RSGB Corporate Members Westcotec have done work in this area. Olly Samways presented in a session at National Road Safety Conference. You could contact them direct to explore if there is anything they can assist with. https://www.westcotec.co.uk/flood-system/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18978/) - It lost my message that goes with that link, but its the background on the Rufford Splash in Nottinghamshire that hopefully is self-explanatory. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18977/) - https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/DMS/Document.ashx?czJKcaeAi5tUFL1DTL2UE4zNRBcoShgo=WVT%2bsIy1O6uOt9Ik1r4WEMnh%2fTxTz2BkT0hs2BqJSVK7iAOx6PjLSg%3d%3d&rUzwRPf%2bZ3zd4E7Ikn8Lyw%3d%3d=pwRE6AGJFLDNlh225F5QMaQWCtPHwdhUfCZ%2fLUQzgA2uL5jNRG4jdQ%3d%3d&mCTIbCubSFfXsDGW9IXnlg%3d%3d=hFflUdN3100%3d&kCx1AnS9%2fpWZQ40DXFvdEw%3d%3d=hFflUdN3100%3d&uJovDxwdjMPoYv%2bAJvYtyA%3d%3d=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&FgPlIEJYlotS%2bYGoBi5olA%3d%3d=NHdURQburHA%3d&d9Qjj0ag1Pd993jsyOJqFvmyB7X0CSQK=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&WGewmoAfeNR9xqBux0r1Q8Za60lavYmz=ctNJFf55vVA%3d&WGewmoAfeNQ16B2MHuCpMRKZMwaG1PaO=ctNJFf55vVA%3d - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18973/) - Our local authority had a fatality (vehicle swept away and driver drowned) at a ford more than a decade ago and this had been preceded by several similar incidents - following the fatality electronic water level measuring equipment was installed to relay a message to the local authority of rapidly rising waters. Gates were also - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18961/) - We do not charge for any SCPs in Dudley - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18962/) - We do not charge for any SCPs in Dudley - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18960/) - We would like to consider working on this with you. I have emailed you Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18943/) - it's great to hear about proactive development of training to keep children safe. I judge CIHT's annual road safety awards and as I work in infrastruture (though I have a BSc in psychology as well.) we always have someone specialised in evaluation of educational initiatives, especially Liz Box of RAC Foundation whose PhD in educational - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18873/) - Hi Tanya, Norfolk County Council offers the Guidance for older drivers (GOLD) programme (https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/39726). This one-hour, on-road session is conducted by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and uses the participant's own car. Drivers can focus on specific routes or procedures they wish to address. After the session, they receive a written report with feedback and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18847/) - Hello, We offer drivers over 70 in Essex a free ‘Driving with Confidence’ practical coaching session with a trainer, which is bespoke to the needs of the driver. The idea behind the initiative is to keep older people driving safely, for longer. We’ve delivered around 250 courses and a session was recently filmed for the - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18829/) - Hi Tanya, Safer Roads Greater Manchester offers free classroom and driver assessments for anyone over 60+. If someone got in touch that was younger we wouldn't refuse them. Courses are in person and the classroom session runs for approx 3 hours and the ADI's check the drivers eyesight before the do the practical part of - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18828/) - Hi Tanya, Derbyshire County Council offers free classroom sessions for older drivers. They are 90 mins long, predominantly online and cover topics such as eyesight, hazard perception and driving assessments. www.derbyshire.gov.uk/older-drivers We have also recently launched our driving assessments for experienced drivers. These are heavily subsidised with a cost to participants of £20. This scheme - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18810/) - That really helps giving me some background Thank you - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18809/) - I would just like to say that my understanding of the situation around zebra crossings is exactly the same as Kendrick Hourd's. They are not safety measures per se. They merely provided time for pedestrians to cross where traffic volumes cause difficulty. A relevant study might be this one of TRL's: https://trl.co.uk/uploads/trl/documents/LR895.pdf and it is - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18807/) - Do you mean public consultation processes to install new crossings? Or do you mean the collision rates around them generally? I think a while ago zebra crossings used to average one minor collision a year which is why we tried not to do them if there wasn't a history of collisions or a PV2 value - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18806/) - Hi Tanya, the new standardised on road assessment is based on our original delivery, excitingly, as you are aware this is being evaluated by a team in the New Year. We also deliver various workshops if you would like to contact me for more information. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18781/) - Hi, Herefordshire residents aged 70+ are offered a 2 hour driving refresher using their own car. The cost is subsidised by the Council, drivers pay £10. An eyesight and vehicle check is carried out by the ADI prior to the session, content is flexible to drivers requirements. Drivers receive a written assessment with feedback and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18780/) - I am an Observer for Bristol Advanced Motorists (part of IAM RoadSmart) and occasionally we are contacted by older drivers for a driving assessment. We usually pass these enquiries to IAM RoadSmart HQ who will allocate an IAM RoadSmart examiner to the driver and conduct a driving assessment of about 1 hour and provide feedback. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18773/) - Hello Frances Here at Royal Borough of Greenwich Council we did have a school who paid, but they no longer have a patrol. No schools pay for the service. We are reducing our SCP team generally due to traffic and hybrid working changes that have occurred since Covid. We are engaged with a volunteer process - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18771/) - We currently have a limited amount of DIMS kits available in Norfolk that we no longer need or use. The kits are offered FREE of charge - excluding collection or delivery. Collection can be arranged but we can not offer delivery. Delivery would need to be arranged independently. If anyone is interested in having a - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18765/) - Good morning Frances, At Kent County Council, we currently do not charge schools for the provision of RCPs. If the crossing location does not meet RSGB criteria then the school can pay for their own RCP and we provide the lawful authority via a legally informed Service Level Agreement, but provide training, monitoring, risk assessing - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18762/) - In East Sussex we currently do not charge for any school sites that meet the criteria (PV2). We offer a sponsorship agreement to sites that do not meet the criteria, and if taken up, they are charged whether LA or academies. With budgets as they are, this may change. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18751/) - We have two of these but we still use them regularly. Are they really called the Dimms Family? I assume this is a name from long ago. How old even are these ramp sets? I didn't realise other people had them. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18743/) - Hi Debby, The Road Safety team at Durham County Council have a new - hardly used ramp, dimm family, car and even a catapult that we would be willing to give you. Let me know exactly what you require, we would be happy to help. I worked with the Forge House Group in Darlington to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18742/) - The Dimms family - great to see others using it as well. I've had same problem with the frame splitting at the end where it is hit each time. We've re-inforced it with pop rivets on angle brackets and adhesive. We couldn't find a supplier or repairer. Also had to stitch up the Dimms dummies - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18725/) - But Motorways are the safest type of road to drive in the UK (urban, country and dual carriageways) by fatalities/mile. I do see some occasional horrendous driving but overall... Also undertaking isn't actually illegal - you not allowed to move left but simply continue in the same lane - the police would be much more - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18690/) - Hi, I can highly recommend a company called 'Bristol Oilskin & Overall Co LTd.'. When I used to manage the SCP team, this is the company I always used for uniform and they were brilliant. Best wishes Julie - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18643/) - https://www.racfoundation.org/research/safety/empowering-young-drivers-with-road-safety-education - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18642/) - We've just used some research by Dr Elizabeth Box to redesign GoDrive which replaces Safe Drive Stay Alive. Findings showed that the Shock and Horror tactics had short term benefits. We've redesigned the programme to take many elements of her research into account. Is this the sort of thing you're after? - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18641/) - Transport Scotland commissioned some independent research on TIE about 5 years ago which might be of use. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18579/) - Hi I have a 6XL summer coat instock if you want to contact us we could arrange for you to have ours. sandra.hayward@dudley.gov.uk Thanks Sandra - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18562/) - I agree with Andrew's observations above and would add that the speed limit on the dual carriageway is in my view too high for the character and form of the route. I would personally close that gap and make it left-in-left-out. there is a long standing collision history (see https://www.think.gov.uk/thinkmap/) involving vulnerable users: Pedestrians, cyclists, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18520/) - Hello, Jim. Sorry for the delay in responding. I must have missed the "notify" button and only came across this by accident ... I regret that I cannot think of anyone in DfT who would be in a position to assist. I'm not aware of any process by which DfT can review another roads authority's - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18514/) - If you require data on reported road traffic accidents (and casualties) you might be best to contact DfT. Contact details are given here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/road-accidents-and-safety-statistical-tables-index - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18515/) - If you require data on reported road traffic accidents (and casualties) you might be best to contact DfT. Contact details are given here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/road-accidents-and-safety-statistical-tables-index - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18511/) - Hello Andrew Thank you again for your response to our Road Safety Questions. Apologies for the delay in responding we were awaiting a response from Derby City Council. Our local MP Amanda Solloway recently wrote to Derby City Council Chief Executive Paul Simpson asking him to attend our our 4th Manor Road Gap - Road - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18506/) - Well, obviously I need to give a mention to the Shiny Side Up Partnership here in case people aren't aware of their range of motorbike/driver road safety posters for highway use - https://shinysideup.co.uk/. However, as you already know about them, permanent signs intending to warn inform or direct traffic are generally going to come under - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18505/) - Could I also simply say, that the "book" you refer to is actually the legislation for the UK and should not be treated as anything less! It is written following not only engineering principles but also safety and road use. All those involved in the industry work hard to ensure that the law is followed - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18504/) - Hi Vanessa It would be useful to know what signs you think would be appropriate. What would the message be and why do you feel they are necessary. There have been many studies regarding clutter and DfT have produced documentation on this. There have also been court cases which cite clutter as a cause of - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18491/) - There is nothing tricky about applying for unauthorised traffic signs. Local authorities simply have to apply to the Department of Transport. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/traffic-signs-signals-and-road-markings However, I have to say that I entirely agree with Andy Garden. In my area, a motor cyclist was decapitated when he came into contact with the pole bearing an arguably unnecessary, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18489/) - Hi Vanessa, I’m not involved in setting out signs, however I’ve investigated way too many m/cycle incidents. One of their greatest risks, when they leave the road, is hitting roadside furniture - road signs. Obviously same applies to other vehicles but the impact on riders is far more injurious. That would be my reservation if - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18469/) - Hello, Jim. Section 39 (3) (a) requires local authorities to carry out studies into accidents arising out of the use of vehicles on their roads, and must, in the light of those studies, take such measures as appear to the authority to be appropriate to prevent such accidents. In this case, I would have expected - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18451/) - Hi Julie, Bit late to the party, but as others say, Stats 19 has a value but not a value to everyone’s needs. For your specific category, stopped, parked could also be included as a Stat, needing some real deep search if the individual incidents. Are you prepared to pay for the info or for - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18450/) - Hi Germaine, very interested in how you run your independent travel team, please could you get in contact with me. Many thanks Sarah sarah.collins@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18443/) - fully agree with Andrew fraser's observations on limitations of STATS19: it's an imperfect tool, only covers injury collsions, and there is no real data on damage only collisions - which are considered to outnumber injury incidents by maybe 10 to 1. there's a lot of data around breakdowns for motorways because it underpins the massive - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18438/) - Hello, Julie. I doubt it. The main source of road traffic accident data is the STATS19 system. If you have a look at the form and guidance provided here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stats19-forms-and-guidance ... you might find that the only possibility of a direct link to RTAs involving a broken down vehicle is the Contributory Factor 999 - - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18421/) - Hi Tanya Dorset Police currently deliver a Motorcycle Awareness Programme (MAP) for riders who would normally fall under the Driver Awareness Scheme. https://www.dorsetroadsafe.org.uk/education-courses-training-advice/driver-awareness/. These are currently classroom courses, as we felt the webinars didn't have the same positive affect on the group. It's reasonably new, so no data as yet. Kind regards Laressa - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18387/) - https://www.tvam.org/ - Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists Julie, WBC - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18383/) - I am a Motorcycle Road Safety Officer from Staffordshire CC. I have emailed information to Tanya regarding our Pre-CBT Scheme and BikeSense Rider Development Scheme. Kevin - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18381/) - Thanks very much for the information on interventions in Norfolk, Andy. Very useful. Dave - please do send information on Staffordshire's training course to tanya.fosdick@agilysis.co.uk. Thank you in advance - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18379/) - Good afternoon, I am currently aware that Staffordshire County Council have in place a pre motorcycle training course. I believe this is classroom based, and gives guidance to prospective students and parents of the younger riders de using whether to learn to ride. I have a copy of one of their introduction packs which I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18376/) - Norfolk Constabulary started their Safe Rider programme in 1998. It merged into Bikesafe, once that was created, and then out again (along with Suffolk Constabulary) for reasons I won't go into but runs 12 courses with 12 riders on each. It is a very similar package to Bikesafe, being advice and assessment based on the - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18339/) - Richard, Further to my earlier post, here's a preview of what I understand to be the current version of the standard: https://www.nen.nl/en/norm/pdf/preview/document/228006/ Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18331/) - Richard, I am not sure whether my original response arrived. In short, I suggest that you contact this chap in the Netherlands (using the NL code if you're phoning): Laurens Geense Consultant 015 2 690 180 iv@nen.nl - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18323/) - Hi, We use Keltic clothing for our signs and they are lightweight. https://www.kelticclothing.co.uk/road-safety-clothing-and-accessories/school-crossing-patrol-range/school-crossing-patrol-stop-signs/ra1-two-piece-stop-sign/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18300/) - In Hertfordshire we also work to Road Safety GB Guidelines - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18296/) - We use the Road Safety GB guidance based on PV2. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18291/) - Hi, a few years ago one of the truck magazines used to included braking details. In broad terms they tended to show HGVs were braking at the rates cars used to. With such variable weather conditions and then vehicle axle No / weight plus technology conditions, the best results would come from physical tests relating - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18283/) - As one rarely directly involved with SCPs, perhaps I should not comment. However, I have looked at the RSGB guidelines and am impressed by their thoroughness. On the specific point of "active travel", I haven't notice a huge increase in walkers to school in respect of the primary school on my doorstep, but if there - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18273/) - Although I used to refer to the green cross code when I became a Road Safety Officer in 2002, back then I could refer to the hedgehog adverts which most had seen and 'Arrive Alive'/'Tales of the Road' booklets. Now we do not use such resources and the primary children that I work with tend - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18253/) - Your local authority planning department should have consulted your local authority's roads department (if there is one) which should have advised on the suitability of the road for the traffic envisaged. The provision of properly deigned passing places should be a condition for planning consent (as John Walsh implies). As John also implies, there is - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18245/) - Hi Kerry, here's the link to RSGB members site with all the info you require for SCP's. https://roadsafetygb.org.uk/members-area/school-crossing-patrol/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18237/) - Hello, Tracey. I've wondered whether or not it is worth responding to your query. But I suppose I must as no-one else seems to have suggested that perhaps speed cameras deserve the poor image that they have. Helen Wells, by the way, has done some very good work in the arena ... and is a - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18227/) - My suggestion would be to get the caravan park and farm(s) owners to pay for installing 3 more passing places. Properly placed to maximise vision given there are bends in the lane. Even if this is done risks will still remain caused by delinquent drivers travelling too fast for such circumstances - however that risk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18224/) - Hi Bethany Norfolk County Council Road Safety have Safer Journeys Ahead which is a EYFS & KS1 teacher training programme that has been piloted for the past two years in connection with a Road Safety Trust Grant, which centres around putting positive road safety messaging into the national curriculum. I'd welcome the opportunity to speak - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18212/) - Hi Bethany, We have a Young Road User Presentation and resources which we make freely available on our website: https://sussexsaferroads.gov.uk/safer-for-pedestrians/education-resources/young-road-user-resources/ These are aimed at younger years in Primary Schools but delivery can be adjusted for older years also. Feel free to email me if you want to discuss but you are welcome to use these - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18211/) - Hi Bethany We produce a range of resources for Early Years. These are fun, interactive and also cover all the important road safety themes. They're designed for children to use in the classroom and take home to work on with their parents. If you want me to send you any samples let me know! John - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18208/) - Keltic Clothing do small orders for the badges. I only ordered 20 and they came quite quickly. Regards Emily - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18203/) - Thank you I'll try them both. I tried CGTrade but their limit is 100! thanks elaine - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18195/) - Not sure where my reply went but can't see it now We ordered from this company https://www.madebycooper.co.uk/ not sure if links can be made here. They cost just under £4 They helped us with our design as had the name of our council on ours too Regards Joanne Yarnall ( Dudley Council ) - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18192/) - Hi Elaine, Are you purchasing them through Keltic Clothing? I purchased 55 from them (to qualify for the reduced rate when purchasing 50 or more), so i'm sure they'd do a small order. Regards, Darren Dowd Road Safety East Sussex County Council - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18178/) - Hi Ross. I don't know whether my response here will prove of any value for what you are seeking, but I will leave you to judge that. See here www.satd.co.uk where on the home page you will be able to view a PREVIEW film (15 mins) of my longer Film (80 mins) Staying Alive To - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18174/) - Hi Ross, it might be worth you having a chat to the team at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service who have delivered multiple parent/guardian information sessions on this subject. If you don't have their contact details, please do send me an email at elizabeth.box@racfoundation.org and I can make some relevant introductions. As you - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18175/) - Has anyone considered the insurance angle? I was recently talking with an elderly gent in his 80's plays golf twice a week and the experience he is finding is that some UK insurance companies are not offering car insurance to the over 80's. This could become a massive problem with an aging population and I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18173/) - Hi Ross I have been recently made aware of the following campaign, run by North Wales Police; https://olivia-alkir.co.uk/olivias-legacy/ Maybe this could help you? Kr Alex A NHS Sustainable Travel Planner - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18153/) - A possible solution might be to ask the roads authority to drop the kerbs at the crossing point and apply road markings to TSRGD Diagram 1026.1. See Schedule 11, Part 4, Item 17 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, which says (alongside an image of the line as it might be used - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18142/) - Hi Joy, Not able to answer all your questions but can give something to 1 & 2. We have had a number of campaigns that focus on all users of shared paths, the focus on a more sharing approach from all while accepting that those who are moving faster need to be more aware of - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18141/) - Hi Joanne, This is a consideration for a few of our crossing patrol locations both in respect of the vehicle issue, but also to be clear to pedestrians where the crossing point actually is as opposed to entering the road any distance from the patrol. We have some sites using a non-statutory yellow 'box' but - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18136/) - Thank you - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18137/) - Thank you - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18134/) - Hi Tim, I am Co-Lead of the Older Drivers Forum for Gloucestershire, and am leading the Older Driver workstream for the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership. Very happy to share our work in this area. Please email at nigel@idrisconsultancy.com and lets arrange to talk. regards Nigel - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18131/) - Hi Joanne, in East Renfrewshire we resorted to installing zebra crossings at sites where we were experiencing the issues you describe. This was several years back and it has had the intended effect. To provide some context, I can advise that we are a small suburban unitary authority and have totals of 22 zebra crossings, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18130/) - Thank you Janet, I have emailed you. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18129/) - Yes please Rob, that would be much appreciated. Thank you - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18128/) - Hi We do not issue cooling towels in Hertfordshire but we do advise our Patrols to have water with them, to stand in the shade (even if this is on the 'wrong' side of the road) and they can remove their hats whilst not in the road. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18127/) - Good Morning We do have two crossings with this problem - not so much narrow pavements but definitely cars crawling along. We have 'Keep Clear' markings on the carriageway which does help. If you would like to email me on janet.fairhead@hertfordshire.gov.uk I can speak to you and arrange to have photo's. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18126/) - Joanne - I have used keep clear road markings before, I can send you a pic if required. Regards Rob - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18073/) - Hi Tracey. I have done some work in this area. Please feel free to contact me on h.m.wells@keele.ac.uk and I will try to assist. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18072/) - Have you contacted the Commissioner for Surveillance Cameras - I understand that they are aware of all work currently being undertaken and may be able to point you in the right direction. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18066/) - Hello Jane, I am a prehospital doctor with Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) and Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Dorset County Hospital. Relevant local activity that i am aware of through various partners includes: 1. Safe Drive Stay Alive coorindated by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service - multiagency presentation going into schools - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18056/) - Jane I will leave you to decide the relevance of my input on this topic. See here my FREE content on the broad subject matter you have requested feedback on www.satd.co.uk/gratis On the home page you will see references to my PAID content www.satd.co.uk including a PREVIEW of the film lasting about 14 mins. In - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18039/) - There are alternatives to 49cc quadricycles. The definition of a quadricycle is a 4 wheeled vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding 350 kg excluding the weight of batteries is powered by electricity. Citroen make a quadricycle called the Ami which costs about 7.5K in the UK, has a top speed of 29 mph and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18038/) - Many thanks for replies - any more plus link to any evaluation very welcome - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18037/) - I'm an everyday cycle user in Sheffield, and my experience of ASL's is as follows: - The feeder cycle lane and ASL is particularly and consistently useful to help me avoid being 'left hooked' by left turning vehicles at junctions where I am going to go straight ahead. - I don't find any problem with - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18036/) - Hi Keith It may not help your budget but without the critical mass of users that Max would see in London I have found that ASLs only work with the advance green signal for cyclists. In Edinburgh these have been installed at 3 secs prior to full signal change but I would suggest a 5 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18021/) - Hi Keith, As someone who cycles around east London (while working as a road safety officer) in 20/30 mph zones, I find them very useful and usually well respected by drivers, unfortunetly not so by P2W riders. As long as it is safe to filter into them (making sure the lights are not about to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18011/) - These have always worried me. I do not think it wise to encourage cyclists to "undertake" other vehicles under any circumstances, but the nearside approach lanes to the "reservoirs" seem to legitimise the practice. I can't find anything authoritative on the safety of the arrangement, either, but these might help you to make the bold - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18005/) - Would it not be better to wait wait a year, then buy a 2nd hand car with a decent NCAP rating? Or a Toyota iQ? See: https://www.euroncap.com/en/vehicle-safety/safety-campaigns/2016-quadricycles-tests/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18004/) - Try: https://www.euroncap.com/en/vehicle-safety/quadricycle-ratings-explained/ Personally, I wouldn't touch them with a bargepole, but I guess they'd be better than allowing your child to use a motor cycle or moped. Just depends how much you value that child, I suppose ... - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/18001/) - The challenge about reverse into parking is to look at why it is done or not. Reverse parking is not always the best overall safe routine, such as limiting access to the boot, charging points with trailing cables being the easiest examples. As with And Fraser above, just checked R201, and then read the dire - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17990/) - Might be worth looking into the Blue Lamp Trust taxi assessments. https://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/taxiassesments/ I hope that helps! - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17981/) - Rule 201 of the Highway Code! Sorry I can't help, but good luck to you. Could do with something similar concerning supermarket car parks. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17973/) - Bought some three years ago from info@cycle-smartfoundation.org Give them a try simon ladbrooke Road Safety Bridgend CBC - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17971/) - Hi, hope this video help you build your own mini egg helmet: https://tinyurl.com/ydu2sfth - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17949/) - Hi Rebecca, We commissioned Agilysis to provide such a portal - we are on our final stages of beta testing but more than happy to explain the concept to the system. We will use this for all our training sessions with schools and it can also create public events. https://activetravel.wbcroadsafety.co.uk/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17937/) - Hi Aaron, Please contact Andy Adkin, Active Travel Officer @ Transport for Greater Manchester 07789866634 andrew.adkin@tfgm.com Andy is more than happy to have a chat with you. Regards Karen - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17917/) - Hi Aaron, I would be interested in joining your virtual meeting with Liz. We have some funding to deliver adult cycle training which were 1:1 sessions (like Surrey) and people wouldn't turn up without letting the instructors know (obviously frustrating for the staff). - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17916/) - Hi Aaron, I would also be interested in joining your virtual coffee meeting. At Surrey County Council, we are investigating how to deliver adult refresher courses following a long pause through covid. We used to deliver them on a 121 basis, but found that impractical and expensive. We are trialing a course with the University - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17908/) - Hi all, sorry for the delay. I haven’t been getting notifications for these responses, so please forgive me. Would be great to have a virtual coffee with you Liz and Imogen. Tim you would be welcome too if this interests you. Liz what is the best email to get you on, I’ll send an email - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17905/) - Hi Aaron Can i jump on your virtual coffee meeting with Liz from Lewisham? I'd like to hear how you are both organising and funding the adult training. Imogen imogen.leonard@rbwm.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17899/) - In Hertfordshire we largely through the cycle hubs across Hertfordshire, which are: Hertford Stevenage St Albans Watford Leavesden We also run training for businesses and for the public through 1 to 1 sessions. Our Cycle Lead is Nick Truran Tim.oxley@hertfordshire.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17896/) - Hi More than happy to have a chat about how it works in Lewisham. Let me know when suits you and we can have a 'coffee'. Liz - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17890/) - BIAS WARNING Subject: RoSPA UK E-scooter Safety Report April 2022. RoSPA's analysis of e-scooter risk of injury and death in this report is highly suspect. I am writing this because I have asked RoSPA to clarify their analysis several times since May 2022, yet they refuse to identify the source accident data upon which their - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17884/) - Rod Well that explains everything. I would tend to agree that high performance private vehicles should have some speed limiters, the question would be..... at what speed? And would we also limit acceleration? It could not be 70mph as that would result in all cars travelling the same speed on dual-carriageways and motorways for example; - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17883/) - Peter I am absolutely NOT perplexed on limiting e-scooter speed. The "elephant" is not the limiting of e-scooters, but the not limiting of motor vehicles. Best wishes Rod - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17882/) - Rod Its not a slur, its called scrutiny. And it is your interpretation that I "dont agree with it". The article you linked referred to the the following OECD/ITF CPB report, which has already been well scrutinised on line. If you read page 3 carefully you will find Bird listed alphabetically, and the disclaimer I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17881/) - That's quite a "slur" there Peter. I couldn't find Bird listed in the members of the Corporate Partnership Board, but I could find a wide range of members from the auto and transport industry. Your complaint really does seem rather obscure and based on just trying to taint a report that you don't agree with. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17880/) - Just a quick addition to Rod King's reference, and is a warning we must scrutinise all data even that which has an official title. The linked report refers to an assessment by OECD's International Travel Forum (ITF)'s Corporate Partnership Board. In their report "Safe Microbility", they make such statements as "There is no difference in - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17879/) - Ref e-scooter speed limiting. If they could be limited to roads, you may have a point. But the truth is that private e-scooters are ridden on pavements, pedestrian crossings and pedestrian precincts, universally and with impunity. Why? Because many find the roads too dangerous. That is exactly how the majority will be ridden when legalised, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17878/) - And I was delighted. Although I am unlikely to change my position on outdoor advertising aimed at road users, I do appreciate the work Keith has put in to his projects and his honesty concerning the results. I have always dealt in accidents, regarded STATS19 data with care and eschewed allocating personal blame, and so - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17877/) - agree Rod this is a fundamental inconsistency. e-scooter speed limit mainly benefits the rider, and to a lesser extent others around them, whereas failure to implement full-control ISA - which interestingly the vehicle tech expert Richard Cuerden of TRL opposed - would mainly benefit people outside the vehicle (50% of KSI being vulnerable users outside - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17876/) - It doesn't directly answer your question but this may help if you haven't already read it. https://road-safety.transport.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2021-07/road_safety_thematic_report_personal_mobility_devices_tc_final.pdf I suspect that the biggest variability across different cities and countries is their provision for active travel. What perplexes me are calls for e-scooters to be speed-limited whilst permitting motor vehicles to be speed unlimited. A massive elephant - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17875/) - that's a great question but I don't know where anyone could collate this because no national travel surveys ask about illegal activity. I'm not aware of any monitoring of activity rate. by chance I came upon a cycle-under-HGV incident (miraculously the cyclist escaped) and stopped to help, and the WPC who was there shouted at - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17869/) - Fair enough - I used this mainly aimed at pedestrians and cyclists this time as 50% of collisions have them at element of fault - stats 19 - here. I'd used static print ads and they changed to digital in city centre. We have had a small version of a digital screen in the city - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17868/) - As I said earlier: "... I can’t see any road safety objection to their use in situations where there is a captive audience (i.e. one not engaged in driving or other task presenting danger to any persons)." In other words, I can't see any responsible roads authority using outdoor advertisements directed at road users engaged - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17867/) - Don't use digital advertising vehicles but do use digital bus stops. Our council has contract with clearchannel allowing them to control advertising on our bus stops. As part of this contract we get a small percentage of time. For a while only I was aware of this so exploited it - but with covid let - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17866/) - Many thanks. Doing this mainly as response to concerned SCPs and trainers working at schools - we don't see casualties attributed to this. Urban environment less likely although did use DIMMS family demo sled at Safety in Action and other events to show even at 30 significant impact. I am going ahead with trial at - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17858/) - In Leicestershire we have some height charts that we give away on Fatal4 operations when we identify vehicles with missing/incorrect/poorly fitted child seats. The height charts are great and list which seat is required for each height and weight of the child making the minefield easier for parents to understand. I'm not sure where we - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17852/) - We often see children (and adults) unrestrained in vehicles in Bradford. We have resources that we distrubute to schools who can then pass it on to parents. We also sometimes attend children's centres/ parents groups/ stay and play sessions etc. It seems to be an ongoing battle and we don't seem to be having much - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17812/) - Hi, I haven't noticed this or been told it's happening here. I agree a campaign or reminder to parents would be useful - though I thought it was a legal requirement for all car occupants to wear a seatbelt and height simply determined whether a child-seat/restraint or regular seatbelt was used? Is this not right? - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17811/) - Hi Keith, No we haven't got anything at the moment. I have noticed this though. Little children in the front seat or stood up on the back seat. It's quite worrying. Be interested to see what you do. Thanks Joanne - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17810/) - Not quite an answer to the question but I think rather relevant... I'm aware of a number of incidents where cyclists have obeyed temporary traffic signals, only to be faced with oncoming vehicles that have also obeyed them. The 'Pink Book', which constitutes the guidance for contractors on how to set up temporary traffic signals - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17798/) - Well it depends! If the 'other end' is visible and there is nothing waiting or coming, I would wait around 60-90 secs before 'getting twitchy'. If the lights are blank, then sooner. If I can't see the other end then I'd wait probably 3 minutes or longer. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17796/) - The question is a sad reflection on the state of the industry today. If, for any reason the lights are out, the contractor must use the STOP/GO boards which should ALWAYS be available in case of failure. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17795/) - Hi Dermot, If you are not aware already this pattern has an name and acronym SASH, https://expertwitness.trl.co.uk/sudden-acceleration-syndrome-hypothesis-pedal-error/ Presumably you are aware Stats 19 data alone doesn't really allow a search for this type of data. For sake of answering your question I am not aware of an issue in my area but I guess I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17794/) - The wiat time is probably very dependent on the setup - is it a 3 way set of lights, can we see the other side, can we see if anyone is watching, what are others doing. From previous experience of enforcement, I'd suggest that drivers satrt to get twitchy if there is no activity after - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17786/) - Thanks Andrew, Sorry I don't use LinkedIn often. My email is rebecca.james@bradford.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17785/) - Hello, Becky. I now have a number of files referring to the problem of outdoor advertising, some of which may interest you. If you can provide me with an e-mail address, I'll send them via WeTransfer. (I have tried to contact you through LinkedIn, bit without success, so far.) Kind regards, Andrew Fraser. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17777/) - I do touch on the Green Cross Code when I am speaking to year 7 students as it is still relevant. Of course none of them have heard of and neither have many of the teachers who are younger than some of my T-shirts! I recently attended a road safety conference in London where I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17776/) - Can we guess this occurred with new ownership, on their own at the time, no prev automatic gearbox experience, and at a high stress time - just been given the keys and left to it, going home or being watched! Havingbeen involved in transition to a quite large EV fleet, every driver had a handover - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17775/) - Hello This is most likely an old establish psychological phenomena regarding unintended actions. First noted in Hawaii in the 1960’s. We have done a couple of forensic cases. Drop us a line at the website contact page – Userperspective.co.uk and we can chat and share what more data you need to find a reason to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17765/) - Hi @Keithbaldock, would you be able to share the bookmark with me? - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17755/) - Good grief Gill - you've returned to the fold, good to see. We also use Stop, Look, Listen with the addition of stand back between the Stop and Look, to avoid people getting clouted by bus and HGV mirrors etc. I give out a bookmark with simple graphics to anyone interested - with S,SB,L, L - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17754/) - I have been in Hackney for 5 years and we have always used Stop, Look, Listen and think (using some great resources on the Think website). The only time I refer to the GCC is when I talk to them about my youth and how the same messages are important to them. I find not - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17753/) - Is Green Cross not meant to provide a subconscious link to Red Cross? - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17752/) - Green Cross Code - This is something that I have been pondering too, as I had lots of blank stares when I first started in Road Safety. I use the GCC term loosely and more with adults. Personally, I don't think of the 70's GCC man/boy, but the Green Person light, telling us it's safe - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17746/) - The government web-site’s the place to go: https://www.gov.uk/publications/traffic-advisory-leaflets-1989-to-2009/traffic-advisory-leaflets-1989-to-2009 Hope the above link works! - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17745/) - If you live in Scotland the Scottish government has produced a Good Practice Guide, 2016, which would be relevant. In England (not sure about Wales and NI) DfT Circular 01/2013 seems to be the most recent advice for local highway authorities. These are advice and you local highway authority may have its own approved (by - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17743/) - Hi Geoff There are a number of updates to guidance and practice since 1999 so this is rather out of date. Currently 28 million people live in authorities where 20mph is, or soon will be, the norm. We have recently put together a document which helps local authorities understanding the best way to implement 20mph - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17742/) - ... and it’s easy to spot these “responsible cyclists”. They’re the ones who dismount and wheel their vehicles along the footway ... thus making pedestrians of all abilities feel much more comfortable. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17741/) - Hello, Becky. It’s a long story. I’ve been concerned about the deliberate distraction of drivers by outdoor advertising of all sorts for many years. There has been a great deal of work done on the subject over many years, but a direct connection between road accidents and outdoor advertising continues to be hard actually to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17737/) - Re Andrew Fraser's comment about Highway Code Rule 64 - Do not cycle on the pavement. Let's not forget the statement from 1999 and 2014: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2014/jan/20/police-cycling-pavements "The minister with responsibility for cycling, Robert Goodwill, has reiterated guidance on pavement cycling. It is against the law to cycle on the pavement and back in 1999 this - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17736/) - Thanks Andrew, That's useful. Yes I've seen them being operated too, but our advice was that they shouldn't be used at all (even when parked up). When you say that you would not use them, is this because you feel that the breach road traffic regulations? or because you feel that they are a potential - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17729/) - Dear Rebecca, I am well aware of digital advertising vehicles being driven around my area with messages from political parties and the police. There seems to be a loophole in the Advertisement Regulations which is being exploited by those with scant regard for, or no understanding of, matters which affect road safety. If I were - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17728/) - Hi Rebecca - luckily for me our Highways team giving the permission was in adjacent room when first set out on this job 14yrs ago, along with traffic control who have traffic/car park info signs etc. They've allowed me to use the 3 month temp signage, which I have in many campaigns - A2 signs, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17727/) - Dear Rebecca, I’m just wondering if you mean Schedule 3 of the Advertisements Regulations: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advertisements I would be very careful about this. My local authority used lamp post sleeves (presumably manufactured from or by Correx). The message was about “making space” for various forms of “sustainable” transport. As lamp posts are at the rear of - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17724/) - Hi Rebecca, I've sent you an email. Best wishes, Joanne - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17718/) - Max, Would you be able to share a copy of the letter that you sent to schools? My email is rebecca.james@bradford.gov.uk thanks. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17717/) - I've just sent you an email Joanne. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17716/) - I'd also appreciate seeing what you did Rebecca if you'd be happy to share with me too please? My email is: joanne.bassett@westberks.gov.uk Thank you. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17711/) - Thank you all for your responses and I would be grateful if you could share your resources with me Rebecca. My email address is: kmillard:kierwsp.co.uk Many thanks Keith - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17710/) - We have one here at West Berkshire Council which potentially could be used. If you want to drop me an email I can find out for you. joanne.bassett@westberks.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17704/) - Apologies for being slightly off the topic. E-scooters are here (in Stirling), but our biggest problem is cycling on footways and footpaths, which is getting steadily worse ... I have suggested to the local council (whose actions are partly to blame) that a campaign involving lamp column sleeves - although I detest outdoor advertising - - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17703/) - Hi - yes that's fine. Let me know your email address and i'll send them on. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17701/) - Hi, I would be interested to see the resources that you have used if you would be happy to share? - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17698/) - Hi We've done some stuff on social media and also had a small quantity of leaflets produced. Happy to share our resources if they would be of use. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17697/) - Hi Keith, We have been running social media campaigns since early last year, and wrote to schools in September, all in colaboration with the local Safer transport police team, with updates following the Queen's speach (and the misconception they will soon be legalised). Unfortunetly it does not seem to have slowed the spread of them, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17675/) - Dear Geraint - We do not quite have a self assessment, but we do have an online submission to request a walked route assessment, and this has details of what will and will not be assessed. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/safety-of-route-between-home-and-school?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DWalked%2Broute - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17659/) - As far as I can recall, the County Surveyors' Society's Environment Committee Accident Reduction Working Group looked at the safety of wide single 2-lane carriageways around 1995. Its survey apparently found that, despite problems with overtaking accidents, WS2 roads in the UK had a good overall safety record; most of them had as good a - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17654/) - Hi Jane We can adapt / translate any of our resources into other languages. We've recently done so with simple bookmarks into the two main Afghan languages and Arabic. So Ukrainian shouldn't be too much of a problem! John John Billington Room 9 Media room9media@btinternet.com - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17627/) - Was I the only one who had a shiver when I read about wider roads, recalling the three-lane roads where both directions thought they had priority and the devastation they caused in the middle, not least in deciding who had priority and the subsequent challenges of enforcement. IMHO, it would be naive to imagine designing - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17617/) - I dont have a contact but I am really pleased to see this being reviewed. There are many areas where this happens across the UK on significant roads - A46 at Stratford and more locally to me A303 where there have been several serious incidents. I wonder if National Highways could give you more information - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17605/) - Hi Katie, we provide road side pedestrian training for years 3-6 in the Tyne and Wear and Northumberland area. If you want to email me jocelynarnell@gateshead.gov.uk I am happy to share any information that might help. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17595/) - Hi Katie, We offer classroom based ped training EYFS to KS6 for primaries. Unfortunately we or the schools don't have the resources for any type of practical (other than the little ones getting to use our mini zebra crossing). While my colleague provides the EYFS/KS1 sessions, I focus on KS2. Part of that is a - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17576/) - Thanks Keith, like you say, not ideal but it does seem incredibly costly. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17548/) - We have had a similar issue with some parking leaflets and considered having them translated into a number of languages. There is a huge cost for translating documents and how many/which languages do you have it translated to? We contacted a number of schools and found that they routinely send out all information in English - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17536/) - Anne Hardy's notes above contain excellent advice. Of course, drivers should never beckon anyone to cross, and not just at pedestrian crossings: https://theorytest.org.uk/why-should-you-never-wave-people-across-at-pedestrian-crossings/ In addition to the concern about traffic approaching on the other side of the road, my greatest fear is of a driver overtaking the stationary car, having misunderstood the reason for its - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17535/) - In Hertfordshire, Pedestrian Skills training, due to the age participating which is usually 8-9 years old, the children would always be advised that if a car stops for them, beckoning them to cross on an open road, they should not do so as they could not be sure if the traffic approaching on the other - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17528/) - The Highway Code changes aren't dramatic. Most are simply in line with what should be happening, anyway. Once the initial (media-driven?) fuss has died down, things will go back to normal. I imagine that you are correct in not altering your instructions to trainees, although I am curious to know what exactly they are! As - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17522/) - Hello Justin Where in RSGB SCP Guidelines does it refer to "a School Crossing Patrol Officer operating in windy weather holding their Stop Sign across their body with both hands, as per guidelines." ? The RSGB SCP Guidelines (page 73) state " If wind speed is at a level that the SCP feels is too - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17515/) - History of changes to the A5111 junction can be viewed via the link below: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=267839608829408&set=pob.100068101122187 Originally it was small gap in the central Reservation for Residents to access their homes in and out of a 20 mph zone. Derby City Council opened the central reservation gap and added a deceleration lane marking the road with - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17508/) - With so little information to go on, it would be foolish to commit oneself to answering these questions. It may be that the layout is the best that can be achieved within whatever constraints apply. If the change has been substantial, it may be that a safety audit has been carried out. Why not ask - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17475/) - Hi Lewis, It might be worth trying Modehsift if you are a member as I’m pretty sure there is info on JRSO’s and Travel Ambassadors. Not sure if there are any evaluations bit it might be worth a look. https://modeshift.org.uk/ In Brighton and Hove some schools have ‘appointed’ School Travel Ambassadors in the past, but - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17466/) - Dear Jane Please get in touch with roadsafety@herefordshire.gov.uk with details of the help you are looking for. Kind regards Julie Freeman - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17465/) - https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/39512/evaluationofrsslearningresourcesjuly2017.pdf The above may help. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17464/) - ... and RoSPA also provide a fact sheet: https://www.rospa.com/road-safety/advice/roads/rural-road-safety - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17463/) - Hi Jane, useful rural roads synopsis info here (and many other good documents for reference): https://www.rospa.com/road-safety/projects/road-safety-observatory Kind regards, Kate - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17462/) - Hi Jayne You have an excellent Road Safety Team who I am sure would be keen to help out: roadsafety@herefordshire.gov.uk. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17461/) - Hello Jane, Perhaps you can be more specific in your question? Just to say Rural Roads have a relatively poor record in regards to fatal/serious crashes (high speed and potentially dangerous) when compared to: Motorways (which are the safest by far) Dual Carriageways (high speed but not many crashes) Town roads (lots of crashes but - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17458/) - Thats interesting - does that mean technically those driving motorised disability vehicles (four wheel battery operated) should actually have a licence for them? Many of those in use are by those who have had vehicle licenses surrendered due to lack of ability through age. I would be very interested to know whether they do require - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17451/) - No worries! Hope your campaigns are successful. Lewis - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17437/) - Hi Lewis, I have managed to download them now but thank you for offering your support. Ed saw my post and kindly talked me through it. For anyone else looking at doing this, you need to click on the video, scroll to the bottom, click on the title again (link), then click download when the - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17434/) - Hi Tom, Appreciate I'm late to the party; were you able to sort this in the end? I've been able to download some of the Mates for Life and Pint Block assets on vimeo, so if you would like me to, I could download and e-mail them over to you. Let me know which ones - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17421/) - You have misunderstood the licence categories - B1 was set up to cover 3 wheeled invalid carriages (those evil blue things that cost more than a properly converted car) and is now redundant and is not included on driving licences for new drivers. The category covering quadricycles is category AM, a strange category as it - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17412/) - Hi Jane, Thanks for your reply. I visited their Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/thinkroadsafety and at first it seemed as though it would be possible to download the videos, but unfortunately this didn't work. I was advised to email dftpublicity@dft.gov.uk to submit a request but this was followed by an automated email which states that they are - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17411/) - I've asked them via their Vimeo page about downloading the Mate films but no reply yet. It does suggest on the campaign page on their website that they can be downloaded, but i can't see how on Vimeo itself. We will be working out of venues with no/limited internet access so a download would be - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17385/) - Good Morning Keith Thanks for your reply to my plea for help. Please may I have a copy of the PowerPoint ‘Stay safe on the road’. Kind Regards Sarah sarah.collins@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17384/) - Many thanks for your replies, great help. Keith - please may I have a copy of the PowerPoint, will email you now. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17374/) - Back in 2015, RSGB produced a PowerPoint in conjunction with Scania called 'Stay safe on the road'. I'm not sure if it's still available, but I can send a copy of it to you if that helps. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17373/) - We've recently produced safer crossing bookmarks for children in Dari, Pashto and Arabic John Bilington john@room9media.com - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17372/) - We have this video, if that is useful for you. It contains lots of information. https://www.sharetheroadtozero.com/stay-safe-around-hgvs-2/ - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17368/) - There's quite a good clip on YouTube which highlights truck blind spots. It's not particularly child-focused unfortunately but it's still a good visible example of exactly what can be missed in a truck's blind spot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV-rhiGRFTE - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17317/) - Rob, you mention the idea that a driver's behaviour is monitored and can be reviewed. The question really is to ask who and when would the data be monitored and what outcome would there be? AFAIK, it isn't evidentially used for things like excess speed enforcement. The data would need to be remotely downloaded to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17311/) - The use of black boxes for new/inexperienced drivers has been very successful in reducing serious road collisions. The jury is out whether it's the actual self selection of opting to have a black box installed, or whether it's the actual monitoring via the use of the black box itself, that is reducing the number of - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17310/) - Loads of (past!) references here, Rob: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowledge/esave/references_en#Ref53_Veronica_2006 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17298/) - Here at Keltic we supply the lightest weight conforming summer stop jacket, which is extremely durable and breathable. A knee length outer garment with full length sleeves, consisting of no more than two fluorescent colours covering the whole outer area of the garment (but may include non fluorescent *trimmings). The Garment shall be certified, by - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17295/) - Many thanks. Thanks for clarifying. I will let them know that the guidance has not changed in terms of knee length coats. This was what I originally thought but due to the number of patrols asking the question, I thought I would check. Rae - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17294/) - In Hertfordshire we follow the RSGB Guidelines as below: The Secretary of State, exercising the powers conferred on him by section 28(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, has approved the uniform to be worn by an SCP, as described in ‘Home Office Circular No. 3/1989 SCPs Uniform’ (see Appendix 12 and 13). Circular - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17293/) - There are hi-vis vests with sleeves, is that's any help: e.g: https://www.hivis.net/c155/high-visibility-vests-jackets-trousers-and-more/high-visibilty-vests/hivis-sleeved-vests/ Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17289/) - Fiona Thank you for your response, we are considering a PSPO but as you say it ruins it for other car meets. Nigel - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17282/) - Hi We issues with car meets, I'm not sure if it was this group. We had disruption, damage to road surface and complaints about behaviour. The local town council implemented a Public Space Protection Order to ban car meets. That spoiled car meets for everyone of course but solved the problem. The PSPO seen as - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17261/) - Peter - I sympathise with your campaign and efforts, I too have serious doubts about e-scooters and their rider's safety. One small point - it is legal to park on pavements if you don't 'obstruct' i.e. a double pushchair or wheelchair can get past. I believe London may have it's own rules. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17186/) - Hello Peter, Would you be able to share the research that you have done on the eScooters? I would be interested to see the stats on fatalities/crashes/injuries. Thanks. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17151/) - Hear, hear! - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17148/) - Most people do not realise that it is the DfT’s intent to legalise personal e-scooters in 2023-4, so confiscating personal e-scooters now would only have a short term effect at best. Besides, the Police have neither the resources nor motivation to do so, except perhaps the Metropolitan Police. The DfT intend the current e-scooter trials - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17129/) - Many thanks for the facts, Peter. As to Devon’s program (sic), as usual, the deaf have been overlooked. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17128/) - For Peter Croft. Thank you for your advice and your cryptic cynical tilt asking if I was a witness. I would not expect such sarcasm on this website. Perhaps also CHECK your post facts before pressing submit - I am guessing the reference to 2001 is a slight lapse of attention on your part. I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17127/) - Hi Pamela Devon County Council's Share this Space program https://www.traveldevon.info/cycle/safe-cycling/share-this-space/ includes films, animations, images and advice. Happy to chat discuss further by email or phone. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17119/) - I am going to answer my own question! There have been at least 10 e-scooter rider deaths in the UK since the first in 2019. Hence, pre-2019 stats are irrelevant. 8men, 1woman, 1child, average age 37. Most worryingly, 6 of those deaths occurred between 8June and 5August 2001 equating to ONE DEATH EVERY 10 DAYS. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17118/) - I tend to agree with Andrew Fraser. There is nothing positive about sharing "pedestrian space". It is a poor compromise. Every time another "sharing category" is added, it increases the dangers (to all users). I am not averse to shared paths in principle, but they are an easy copout for local authorities to claim they - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17116/) - I'm not sure if it's helpful but we've recently created an animation on the subject of 'sharing the space' which has gone down well on social media. It's been designed with positive messaging in mind focussing on the good things that happen when people are considerate to others. It mainly highlights road users (cars, motorcyclists, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17115/) - Positive messages? Sorry, but this seems to me to be rather, well, desperate. Shared space is an highly questionable concept. It certainly isn't enjoyed by all in my neck of the woods. Especially elderly, frail, deaf, blind, pram-pushing, dog-walking pedestrians. Apparently, we've all to jump aside (into the carriageway, presumably) for the sake of the - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17089/) - Peter, just to add to the responses so far. E-scooters would be identified as other motor vehicles along with a variety of other vehicles under STATS 19. You would need local data which includes the circumstances to see whether the reporting officer noted the involvement of an e-scooter. Whilst the STATS 19 review will include - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17083/) - All, Use link to see the latest release for the Stats19 review that has been undertaken. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1001195/stats-19-review-final-report.pdf Section 2.5/2.5a in the latest Stats review has been revised to include a new category called "powered personal transport device", this can be used for but is not exclusive to "E Scooters". Of course you could still name - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17082/) - Last stats I saw (couple of weeks ago) stated there had been 7 UK deaths involving e-scooters thus far. Doubtless many more injuries but I don't know any numbers. At least 1 of the deaths involved the rider of the e-scooter - he was mowed down by a car driver later found to be drunk. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17081/) - E-scooters are not a not a separate veh category for stats, at least fir the moment. Depending on who filled the Stats19, they would just be motorcycle as in powered two wheels. You raise a interesting point in that electric or hybrids are not shown either. But I’m not sure if creating so many sub-categories - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17079/) - Peter, You should check the latest edition of STATS20, vehicles section, which should clarify the matter for you. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/995423/stats20-2011.pdf The above takes you the 2011 non-CRASH edition - I'm afraid I don't know whether there have been any important revisions since then. Andrew - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17018/) - Hello, Roger. Yes, I often wonder what's meant by a road safety professional, myself! I'm a civil engineer who got caught up in the drive to improve road safety through engineering in the 1980s, but I'm not sure I'd qualify. As to U-turns on dual carriageways, there are plenty of bans in my area, too, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17017/) - Good evening. I'm a driving instructor, so whether that counts as a road safety professional, or not, I don't know. I tend to agree with Martin Evans. I would certainly not recomned that action to my pupils. There is also the no 'U' turn sign which you may see on some breaks in the central - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17014/) - Hello, Jim. As far as I'm aware there's no such standard. And there seems to be only one reference to U-turns in the Highway Code, but that concerns mini-roundabouts. So all you have to do is follow Rule 144. You MUST NOT ● drive dangerously ● drive without due care and attention ● drive without - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/17003/) - Sorry, I'm not sure I understand your question...why would you do a U-turn on a dual carriageway with a central reservation? Perhaps you mean through a break in the central reservation...if you do, then I am not aware of any approved safety guidelines. Tell us more about why you are asking. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16938/) - Hi Paul, • Do you have a company to service the sled ,if so who ? And are they qualified to do so? - we use an approved MOT test garage/centre who are also used to service our vehicles. They carry out a general safety check of the tyres, lights, mechanism and seat belt. The - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16937/) - Hi Paul We at WSCC still own a Seat Belt Sled, however, it hasn't been used for many years (over 10 years or so?). It was never something I got specifically involved in back then and so don't have all of the answers to your questions, but I have stumbled across various docs we used - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16936/) - Hi, seen and used along with ‘rollover by cars’outside of UK. Not seen any in Uk for years and just assumed they were no longer used! - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16935/) - Had a meeting with the Community Council concerning this problem. I said nothing, but let the other 11 who attended (including a teacher form the school) talk amongst themselves. Ours is a primary school remote from main roads, but with around 6 approaches to it, via surprisingly wide suburban streets. There was no conclusion, but - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16921/) - I don't know how serious in terms of safety this really is, but I live opposite a primary school, and the number of children being transported to school by car certainly causes inconvenience. Particularly annoying is the total disrespect for parking restrictions shown by many parents (most unable to park the right way round, never - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16906/) - Hi Karen. I'm a driving instructor and I agree with the comments from Andrew Fraser. As driving instructors, we were asked for our opinions on graduated licences years ago. I don't have access to the results of surveys, but I personally would support GDL's. Another report in this weeks update 'Vehicle speed compliance statistics for - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16905/) - Karen, I hope you'll excuse me for banging on about this, but there's oodles of research on the matters you list. None of it would matter a great deal if we could only change the mindset of governments who are taking the worst possible route to Intelligent Speed Assistance - leaving it to the market. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16895/) - Hi Emily, I assume you are talking about Bikeability here? We pay our instructors on a 'per head trained' basis for 10 hours at L1&2 or 3 hours at L3, and use most of the grant this way. We have charged schools a nominal top-up fee for some years to cover admin & materials. It - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16883/) - I have a few examples of active travel pledges I can send over. Contact me at james@b3online.co.uk Best wishes James - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16873/) - I am a SCP Manager at Greenwich and we looked at patrols wearing body cams and having poles with built in cameras some years ago. This was raised at our London group meetings also. It was agreed that they changed the perception of drivers towards these staff and could put them at increased risk. Cost - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16841/) - Hi, I am aware that some do wear body cams, however I would be very grateful if you would email saferhighways.co.uk because they are working on awareness of road worker abuse and it would be really good for them to include other roadside workers such as yourself in order to get greater awareness for you - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16801/) - Hi Nigel, thanks for reaching out. I'll give you a call over the next week or so as I think that would be really useful. Thanks, Ryan - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16800/) - Well, I don't know about the SCP managers that whether they have stated any Covid-19 guidelines or not? but We need to take a few responsibilities by ourselves and look out for the protection of us and our family & I have found one on my own. The Blue Bear protection coupons is offering up - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16799/) - Me too - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16784/) - Nigel, Although I've retired from paid employment, I would still be interested to know how you handled the traffic signs around an unlit roundabout. I came across one in Clackmannanshire during a power cut one night, and couldn't read any of the chevron type signs on the splitter islands. I've always thought that route confirmatory - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16783/) - Here you can find a different point of view: https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S000145751530097X? - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16782/) - Hi Tim, thanks for reminder on the MRBQ and have since had another read. Linking out to your scenario, I could see that even if the questions were answered, the results could take quite a bit of analysis to reach a meaningful outcome. In broad terms it looked as if the results would be of - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16781/) - Ryan, I work for Devon and was involved in this, happy to chat through this and also have some documents to go with it. Nigel Flower 01392 383895 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16780/) - Hello, Tim. My original post seems to have disappeared, but I think I suggested that you contact: mark.a.elliott@strath.ac.uk as he has had some experience in using an MRBQ. Amongst his work is: https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/en/publications/using-a-motorcycle-rider-behaviour-questionnaire-mrbq-to-investig Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16771/) - Hello, Ryan. I suggest that you contact the Institution of Lighting Engineers, who have done some work on this: https://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=450640 Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16768/) - A Study was made by Brunel University some years ago, suggesting that IAM Advanced Drivers and Riders were between 50 and 75% less likely to have a blameworthy accident. I can't find an immediate reference at present as the study was made some years ago. Rod Harrison Chairman Gloucestershire Advanced Motorists - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16752/) - Thank you for sending the link to this very interesting course Kealie. I am more interested in education courses that do not focus predominantly on actual driving, but it is good to know that there are services like the one you mentioned to help students with behavioural difficulties to learn how to drive. Best regards, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16751/) - Thank you for sending the link to this very interesting article Andrew. I will include it in my review. Best regards, Margo - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16745/) - Hertfordshire County Council would be very happy to share our Covid guidelines for School Crossing Patrols - please email me janet.fairhead@hertfordshire.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16735/) - Hi Ryan The following open access article is a systematic literature review that looked at the impact of roadside advertising signs on driver behaviour and road safety: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965856418310632 Kind regards, Verity - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16734/) - Hi Sheila / Andrew - Thank you both for your suggestions, much appreciated. I will make a start on those resources and see where I get. Thanks again, Ryan. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16731/) - Ivor, TRL may have the answer for you, if they can find the page! https://trl.co.uk/reports/TRL313 In my experience chicanes can contribute to accidents, but overall, far fewer than before. If only the governments would get on with implementing the GPS version of ISA, new wouldn't need these things, or humps, or speed cameras ... (yes, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16723/) - Hello, Ryan. I have twice tried to reply to you, so this is my last effort! If you Google (e.g.) - digital billboards jerry wachtel sweden - you'll find a wealth of info on the topic. Jerry Wachtel has spent many years on it, but it's very difficult actually to prove what we might instinctively - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16721/) - Ryan There was a CEDR study in 2018/19 that TRL had involvement which was concerned with the safety effects of such advertising. The literature review is available to download. Most other studies are from overseas, e.g. Australia. TfL published a document on proposed best practice in 2013 - guidance for digital roadside advertising by watermans. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16709/) - Hi, I used these people when I was working in a secondary school for students with behavioural difficulties. It was a great success. https://www.youngdriver.eu/venues/southwest/exeter_racecourse - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16708/) - Be warned: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/8/suppl_2/ii3 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16707/) - Dear Margaret, This may be of interest: https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/8/suppl_2/ii3 Personally, I think Graduated driver Licensing has more going for it, but our governments do not appear to be interested in it, nor of that other really effective measure ... - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16693/) - Hi Ian - I've just registered so I can contact you - I can help you with this. I am the UK distributor for STISIM-Drive driving simulation software. I've installed it at many leading Universities around the UK (Cambridge, Southampton, Nottingham and many others) and also at Jaguar Landrover. Its also a system I've sold - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16688/) - Dear Andy My concern is that they are basically street clutter and may possibly cause blind spots should a young child of similar height be standing directly aside whilst intending to cross. It is not unknown for young children to be crossing independently without parents. In addition where there are parked cars collecting children, which - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16670/) - Thanks for posing this question lisamac. The NWSRG carried out a membership survey regarding local authority footway treatments a while ago, and a new section of their guidance for practitioners covering treatments for footways and cycleways is currently at UKRB review stage and is therefore hopefully due to be published shortly. We too would be - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16651/) - Dear Andy, Perhaps the overall effect is articulated here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4849554/Cute-creepy-Child-bollards-improve-road-safety.html I wonder what effect your Cabinet Member seeks to achieve. What exactly is the problem? I live opposite a primary school and the only problems I can see won't be solved by the installation of weird sculptures. Perhaps Iver District Council or Buckinghamshire can report - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16635/) - http://archive.etsc.eu/documents/Flash25_Gender.pdf You might try the above first. Andrew. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16634/) - Hi Emily, 3 people in a family group, sessions built around lowest capability, 2hours duration 1 instructor and fully funded by LA Many thanks Gareth - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16601/) - Most top boxes are fixed above and behind the back wheel of the motorcycle so the weight distribution is very different to carrying a pillion passenger, and a inert weight does not move and lean into a turn like an experienced pillion passenger, so the two do not made a good direct comparison. Top boxes - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16600/) - Sometimes the topcase carries the weight behind the rear axle, which makes the front wheel have less grip if the weight is greater than allowed. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16585/) - I think there are multiple issues here. Firstly, to have any chance of a prosecution it would be necessary to establish from the top-box manufacturer the reason for the weight limit: it is just as likely to be governed by the load-bearing capacity of the rack to which it is mounted or the motorcycle sub-frame, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16573/) - Hi Andy Thanks again my thoughts were along the same lines, just confirmation I guess from a third party. Regards Dave - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16572/) - The cynic in me wonders if the friend of a friend has not gilded things a little.Remembering our concept of a pillion, it would be fairly difficult to evidence that an odd kilo or so in the top bog either made the m/c overweight or it being a contributory factor to the cause. Single vehicle - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16570/) - Hi Andy Also forgot to say I was asked as the Police dealing with the collision have apparently prosecuted him for excess weight contributing to the collision. Dave - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16569/) - Hi Andy thanks for the response the motorcyclist in question was involved in a serious collision and eventually a friend of a friend has asked if the extra 1kg in the top box is most likely to have been a major contribution to the collision. It was a single vehicle and the central Armco barrier. - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16568/) - Hi Dave, are you thinking of land distribution and moving weight from ihefront to the rear? if you are thinking of a solo rider + top box then unlikely to have any significant change, remembering that hopefully, the rider would take account of additional weight such as a pillion passenger, so a few Kgs in - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16389/) - Hi Molly I am a road safety researcher working at Loughborough University. I am involved in a European project looking at driver monitoring and interventions (i-DREAMS). One of the things we are doing is using heart-rate measurements to estimate sleepiness (in the world of sleep, as Andrew has commented above, there is a difference between - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16388/) - Hello, Molly. Road safety Scotland has some brief notes here: https://roadsafety.scot/topics/driver-fatigue/ RoSPA here: https://www.rospa.com/media/documents/road-safety/driver-fatigue-factsheet.pdf Note that there's a difference between fatigue and tiredness. Brief explanation here: https://health.onehowto.com/article/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-fatigue-and-tiredness-12619.html As Mark says, there'll be plenty more in the Observatory, and I see Kate's looking to the future! Here's an advert that might interest you (see item 6): - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16387/) - It's worth noting that new cars from july 2022 (new models) and july 2024 (existing models updated) will include fatigue detection technology to tackle this important subject. see General Safety Regulation (GRS: Regulation (EC) No 661/2009). I can email you a short PACTS document listing the technologies which also include intelligent speed assist and autonomous - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16386/) - Molly, the Road Safety Observatory has details into research into fatigue on drivers. If you type in fatigue in the search panel on the attached link below, there are many links to research which may help in your project. https://www.roadsafetyobservatory.com/ Mark. Mark Gregory E: mark.gregory@atkinsglobal.com - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16383/) - Thanks Rob Yes to national guidance - Emergency Covid-19 scheme to mitigate use of mixed age groups on home to school transport. The route is a public right of way, which runs the side of a field. The areas around the entry and exit to the field (kissing gates) are paved. There are signs asking - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16382/) - Dear Liz - I assume you are using national guidelines for your assessments? If so, then if the route is of a reasonable surface and the livestock present no real threat, then you could argue it is an available route. However, if this is simply a route across a field then it is unlikely to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/16371/) - I have a Tesla Model 3 and, compared to my previous ICE car, I find the driving experience much smoother and more relaxing - less noise and vibration - all I can hear is slight wind noise. I also find my driving manner is calmer, particularly with the use of one pedal driving and regenerative - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15631/) - The question would be, 'what if an incident occurs?', whether this means a collision or fail to stop incident. This would then require the interpretation on the definition of the word 'road' which is given in the Road Traffic Act 1988, s 192(1) a ‘road’ means any highway to which the public has access. It - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15630/) - Thanks Richard Those are my worries too, the whole legality of a Patrol operating on an unadopted road is something that concerns me. We are yet to undertake the survey to see if it meets criteria, so may be jumping the gun a little at the moment. Regards Peter - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15629/) - Whilst I don't think there is a reason you couldn't put someone acting as patrol on an unadopted road there may well be an issue with legal powers and fail to stop incidents. This being the case you could be putting the patrol at risk. You may want to want to wait until the road - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15628/) - Hi Nick Thanks for responding, yes I guessed we'd need to approach the builders who are currently developing the area (we think it will be 2 to 3 years before we adopt the highway), we also need to check if the current design of the highway is to be changed from its current layout. I - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15627/) - HI Peter we had this issue on unadopted roads as part of ongoing development, and took the approach that we needed the landowners permission. Nick Cowling E: ncowling@somerset.gov.uk T: 01823359452 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15618/) - Thank you for all your responses :) I have sent an FOI to WMAS requesting collision RTA data for the following categories Pedestrian, Cyclists, Mortcyclists and Horse Riders (Quite a few in Shropshire). I am waiting on a quote from BrightKidz and will touch base with Red Zulu. I like this idea from Keith "Also - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15617/) - I use Solon Security and have just received an order of rucksack covers - really good quality, the high vis neck warmers are also great and good value. https://www.solonsecurity.co.uk/ Regards, Andrew E: abright@clevelandfire.gov.uk T: 07725956570 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15616/) - Hi Alex.....its me!!! We obviously have the gear that we normally give out at our events if you just wanted to source what we normally give out. We use Solon but have also used Red Zulu, they are a really good local company for you. Vicki Bristow E: victoria.bristow@westmercia.pnn.police.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15615/) - I've used Steve at Red Zulu and a couple of others over many years. Steve is good - but you get what you pay for to a large extent. I've spent with local fire and rescue service on hi-vis rucksack covers because they are waterproof - give visibility in 3 directions and have reflective strips - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15614/) - You could try Brightkidz - great to deal with and have loads of this sort of stuff! Their website is: https://brightkidz.co.uk/ John E: john@room9media.com - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15613/) - Hi Alexander Red Zulu Limited is a Shropshire based company that specialises in the supply of materials for the promotion of Road Safety. Please give me a call and we can discuss your requirement. Regards Steve Steve Burge E: steve.burge@red-zulu.com T: 01588 673107 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15612/) - https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product-news/cyclists-guide-visibility-clothing-accessories-142322 Hello, Alexander. The above (2014) article may be of interest. From there, you may be able to find and contact a range of companies offering the gear you're after. How things have moved on from my tandem days (sigh). None of it's cheap, though ... Why not speak to one or two of the - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15598/) - Hi Julie We used to offer stickers as part of our COSTS (Company Operator Safer Transport Scheme) happy to send you the artwork - we no longer use them as we now support the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) from Highways England instead of COSTS - but they were always very popular... Em Tugwell-Smith E: - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15595/) - Hello Karen, This academic year (before Covid-19) my Road Safety lesson throughout all of my local Primary Schools was Seatbelt Safety. The lesson is about 30-40 minutes each class. With regards to Years 3 & 4 classes, I have a PowerPoint presentation that includes a video and relevant information for the children. I find the - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15594/) - Seatbelts is a good one - a personal bug-bear of mine - rather than the DIM family tech’ (interesting as it is), are there any what the Americans call the “seat-belt enforcer”? This the DIM family tech’ in the flesh/metal where the subject is put in a seat on a ramp (5-point harness), Seat is - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15593/) - Hi Karen, we use the Dimm family too. But we also use a catapult to show how kinetic energy throws you forward to explain why how a seat belt works (easier to move around than the Dimm family!). We also stole Lancashire's idea from the last national conference and have a car seat 'measuring stick' - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15592/) - Thank you for responding Keith and Patrick. Your comments are helpful, and we are going to look into the RSGB Arility session and the Cycling UK video. Karen Dobson E: karen.dobson@derbyshire.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15591/) - Not strictly in car, and not to protect the passenger or driver, but with the ever increasing number of untrained cyclists on the road perhaps you could consider including 'The Dutch Reach' to encourage those getting out of cars to look out properly for cyclists before opening the door, Cycling UK have a good video - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15590/) - I really don't prioritise yr3+4 for in car stuff - only at events where used to use DIMMS (tired like yours and not replaceable) which tended to be more targeted at yr 6 transition. I've used the RSGB Arility resource - started to and planned to replace DIMMS with that. Though not equivalent. For us - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15588/) - Thank you Julie, we do have the Dim Family project and I agree that it is interactive. We have a large county and numerous sets of The Dim Family equipment. However, after a lot of use, our sets are worn and many are damaged beyond repair. We are looking to reduce the use of this - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15587/) - Dear Karen, I can recommend the 'Dim Family' resource, which is a reduced sized car, containing a beanbag 'family', plus 8 ft ramp. The car is run down the ramp and crashes, with the benefits of seat-belt wearing demonstrated by repeating the exercise with occupants belted, or not. We bought the practical demonstration kit from - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15576/) - Postscript: Even supposing the powers that be gave approval to advertisements on the rear of traffic signs - and there's always a danger that they might - these advertisements would be on the wrong side of the road. A rudimentary traffic signing rule is that advertisements of the traffic sign class should (with very few - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15575/) - Hi. In my area, Wset Sussex, the problem with road signs is a lot of them are hidden by trees and bushes, so you can't even see the front of them, let alone the back's. Regards, Roger. Roger Hosking E: rogerhoskingadi@hotmail.com - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15572/) - It would be interesting to know a little more detail about the collisions which are occuring at the junction. For example, are the vehicles which are turning right out of the minor arm being struck by vehicles approaching from the right or from the left? Similarly are those vehicles turning right into the minor arm - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15571/) - DfT Circular "Setting Local Speed Limits" is very clear on this; "Speed limits should not be used to attempt to solve the problem of isolated hazards, such as a single road junction or reduced forward visibility, e.g. at a bend" Simon Barker E: simon.barker@cheshireeasthighways.org - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15570/) - Interesting to read the different comments and views on this topic. In Scotland, we have similar issues at a number of priority junctions on our trunk road network where right turn movements are the dominant factor in injury accidents or collisions. We have avoided the use of a reduced speed limit at sites, primarily based - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15569/) - I would say that speed is the main issue, or rather the different speeds or velocities of the different streams of traffic. Some vehicles travelling through the junction on the main road may be travelling at 60mph or more. Vehicles turning into or out of the side road are perhaps starting up from 0mph to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15568/) - It would be interesting to know what proportion of the collisions involved LGV (large goods vehicles), and indeed PCVs, emerging from the side roads: A high or disproportionate percentage of collisions involving large vehicles may indicate that they have trouble emerging onto a fast main road. For example, do the side roads provide access to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15567/) - Hello, Sam. I would be interested in the study which flowed from your road traffic accident analysis, and what other options you are considering. As far as I am aware, there are no studies (of low quality or otherwise) of precisely the situation you describe. I think that has to be my answer to your - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15566/) - Hi interesting that it seems a reduction of speed is one of the first options and probably the more difficult to manage - namely enforcement. Has the trend identified that excess speed (excess for the speed limit). That we have no mention of the seriousness of the incidents, then perhaps they tend towards lower speed - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15565/) - It's always worth checking out the IRAP Resources: http://toolkit.irap.org/default.asp?page=crashtype&id=8 This goes into detail on the various countermeasures available. I'd say the speed limit at the junction you mention would 'ideally' be 40mph but it's hard to tell without actually carrying out a proper audit. Richard Owen E: richard.owen@saferroads.org T: 01295731811 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15564/) - Hi there, as you may be aware a quirk of speed limit definitions in UK means the speed limit on the links is 60mph, but at the junction is 70mph because there is a physical median. Drivers also seem to be feel more confident and this may further increase speed compared to ghost island layouts, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15563/) - One of the main problems with collisions at junctions is that drivers "Look but don't see" to the right, then look left and pull out. Unless drivers focus up the road to the right, the brain can fill in the image with peripheral vision. Perhaps a lower speed limit on the approach might help give - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15550/) - Please can you send me details of the template press release? Sarah Colombini E: sarah.colombini@campaigncollective.org - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15547/) - Hi Ruth, You've been offered some helpful reference points in response to your post, but the general rule is simply that the driver must be fit for purpose. Any illness, or medication, whether prescribed, or over the counter that could undermine a persons ability to drive and I would suggest is evidenced by their driving - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15546/) - Hi, just responding to your request for information on the effects of medication on driving. There was a report published by the EC around 3 years ago on Fitness to Drive covering things like age, training, licencing etc. but there is also a short section on medication and impact on driving along with some references - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15545/) - Very comprehensive guide here Ruth from New Zealand Transport Authority. Covers 'conditions' rather than medications but may be useful? https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/medical-aspects/Medical-aspects-of-fitness-to-drive-A-guide-or-health-practitioners.pdf Ray E: tiltyuk@yahoo.com - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15544/) - Hi Ruth, GEM have a leaflet that you can use which can be found here - https://www.motoringassist.com/pagefiles/421/gem-meds-leaflet.pdf Carla Leowe E: clowe@westminster.gov.uk T: 07817054601 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15495/) - Hi Anna, In Dudley the Road Safety Team have delivered Level 1 and 2 Cycle Training, which was well received and also are intending to deliver a Dr Bike type session, to a small group of young offenders. sheila thomas E: sheila.thomas@dudley.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15494/) - Hi Anna I am a road education officer in the Police Service here in Northern Ireland and part of my role sees me working closely with the Youth Justice Agency providing 1 to 1 input to young people involved in motoring crimes. If you send me an email to roadeducationb@gmail.com i will send you some - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15493/) - Hi Anna There is a partnership between YSS, West Mercia Police, Fire and Rescue and Warwickshire and West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company called #MORSE which works with individuals to address issues around dangerous driving. Have a look at www.yss.org.uk/#MORSE Julie Freeman E: jfreeman@herefordshire.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15492/) - Hi Anna The Safer Roads Humber engagement team work with youth offending teams. If you send me your email address I'll pass it on to the right person who will be in touch when they come back from leave after half term. Regards Ruth Ruth Gore E: ruth.gore@eastriding.gov.uk T: 01482 398210 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15488/) - Hi Gill Some one said that you were back in Road Safety now – I’m sure the drama still runs deep for you having worked with you in Sussex. Not sure if you still have contacts with anyone there. I’m still around. As you know we use it with SSRP – new round of funding - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15484/) - Try looking at some of the road safety video's especially the Irish, Australian, and New Zealand ones (on You Tube). They are very good (and hard hitting) short stories and good from the emotional impact side of things. You could then give various ideas to the pupils or they could then be used to inspire - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15483/) - We don't cover drama in schools but we do cover an input within high schools for pre driver education for yr 11. In our experience even getting in for a one hour input with this year is incredibly difficult and it's taken us a few years with a dedicated education officer to develop relationships with - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15481/) - Hi Gill, This sounds like a great idea. I worked with P7s in Blackhall Primary School a few years ago where they produced a rather riotous play about being aware of traffic when crossing the road featuring someone walking along with their headphones on playing a gameboy and stepping out in front of a cardboard - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15480/) - Hi Gill, Prior to me taking up this role in 2018, there was a drama company that did the school circuit in Leicestershire that did shows based on road safety and risk awareness. It was very popular by all accounts, however as budgets were cut under austerity things like this were the first things to - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15479/) - Hi Gill, I have not done this personally, but we have in the past used a theatre company called the "Riot act" with success with year 7s. You could try contacting them. https://www.theriotact.co.uk/ Max Moorcock E: max.moorcock@hackney.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15478/) - https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/45408/evaluation-road-safety-scotland-theatre-in-education-august-2019.pdf The above may help, if you haven't already read it. Andrew Fraser E: andmarg@hotmail.co.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15477/) - Hi, Gill. My background is acting, so I had a similar impulse to try to use drama directly, rather than getting a company in to do TIE. Unfortunately, the schools in our area were less receptive than I'd hoped. Secondary school drama departments seem to have quite prescriptive ideas about what pieces they use, as - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15476/) - Interesting proposal. I am a Bikeability Instructor in schools, although rarely get to work with Year7 & above,as schools say not enough time in curriculum for such activities! May explain accident rate & obesity! Will be interesting to see how your project evolves. Regards John Holiday Mold, North Wales E: jahsurveying@btinternet.com T: 07974249181 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15472/) - Hi Becky, Is there a particular age group that is affected more than others? Typically there is a spike in the 11-13 age bracket as children get used to making journeys on their own, copying the behaviour of their elder peers etc. It may be worth creating an initiative to help the children as they - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15471/) - Hi Becky I am the Road Safety Officer for Derbyshire's Secondary schools. I use a resource called 'Ghost Street' plus some others which works very well and I am happy to discuss these with you. Can I ask a couple of questions myself in order to better help and advise you Q1. Who has seen - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15470/) - Hi We have a nice little assembly pack for our HeadsUp campaign aimed at teenage pedestrians and being alert and aware when there are potential distractions like smartphones. Louise E: louise.pittam@agilysis.co.uk T: 01295731810 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15469/) - We focus on transition yr6/7 - partnership sponsor "Streetwise" theatre tour for yr 7 - Step Up resource which was intended to link in with RouteGuard app: https://www.sussexsaferroads.gov.uk/info/safer-for-others/step-up and we do activity in yr6 Safety in Action summer circus on this. For which I've adapted a simple bookmark which summarizes info in apparently acceptable manner - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15468/) - We use a resource called Ghost Streets. Ghost streets is a DVD resource focused around a teenager who lives in a world of distractions. The teen is hit by a car whilst chatting to her friend and ends up having an out of body experience meeting other teens who have been killed from various ways - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15458/) - Hi Karen We run Grand Driver in Suffolk, and have successfully moved our courses to Zoom. The content we have kept pretty much the same, and the course lasts 2.5 hours approx. with a break half way. We've limited our numbers - down from 20 in the classroom to around 5 online, so that everyone - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15457/) - That does help Rod, thank you. Our sessions are normally 75-90minutes long. We can consider adding a break or shortening the sessions. Many thanks, Karen E: karen.dobson@derbyshire.gov.uk T: - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15456/) - Hi Karen, We hold a quarterly Introduction to Advanced Driving Seminar and have moved that online for the last two courses. We have used Zoom. The first issue is the lack of natural feedback from the audience but by working a bit harder responses do start coming in. The second issue is timing and we - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15440/) - Hi Gill, Re your help request for Young Drivers. I am not sure if you are aware but we run an online programme for Year 12 students which includes a visit to their school/college from the road safety team plus Police Casualty Reduction Officer. You can register and have a look by visiting www.cambsdriveiq.co.uk Happy - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15439/) - Thank you very much for the response. I will reply to everyone individually - and will look at everything suggested. There's some good stuff out there!! Gill Starkie E: gillian.starkie@norfolk.gov.uk T: 01603 708219 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15438/) - We're planning a VR environment, initially for children, which could be adapted I think, if funding were available. We'd be happy to chat -and potentially share funding bids etc. You can get an idea at www.safewise.org/partner - although bear in mind this webpage is pitching to national partners to fund scenarios for KS1, 2 and - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15437/) - Good idea - maybe could amalgamate other materials being developed for virtual sessions usually done in college. Our TiE provider is developing passenger stuff for yr 11 and fire service looking at doing SDSA online. I've just collaborated with NHS Mindfulness group developing a short film for social media - in final edit - if - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15436/) - Gill there may be a relevant resource here - a site called Driving Test Success which appears to have lots of content geared to passing the test. It can be subscribed to for a small fee by the student as an individual, and it is also available to ADI's who can subscribe to enable THEIR - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15435/) - Good idea. Would also be beneficial if there was a hazard awareness section, & particularly in respect to driving in vicinity of bike riders & pedestrians. John Holiday E: jahsurveying@btinternet.com T: 07974249181 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15431/) - Hi, In North Yorkshire I have been able to locate one incident. Feel free to contact me direct for details. Regards TS 1656 Ken Riley FCIU North Yorkshire Police E: ken.riley@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15430/) - Asked contacts in Sussex police - again not appear to be a problem but it has come down their chain of requests for info as well. there was a problem with tyres - part-worn - that arose a while back in similar vein. Keith Baldock E: keith.baldock@brighton-hove.gov.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15429/) - I've also asked around, does not appear to be an issue in Devon and Cornwall. Nigel Nigel Flower E: nigel.flower@devon.gov.uk T: 01392383000 - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15428/) - Good Morning, Having canvased for opinion the issue of substandard crash helmets has not been reported as an issue within Police Scotland. Kind Regards James Henry Sergeant Road Policing Management Support Police Scotland / Poileas Alba Glenrothes Tel Glenrothes / Fòn: 01592 418857 Tel Perth / Fòn: 01738 892520/24 Email / Post-d na Sgioba: roadpolicing@scotland.pnn.police.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15426/) - Underlying problem is that mobile phones were targeted initially arguably as a result of envy. That was followed by people "wanting" to show mobile phones are a safety problem - hence the comment about a 4 times crash risk. The reality is that talking on a mobile phone is NOT unsafe. But all the other - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15425/) - Hi Cheryl Delighted to say after many years of trying the latest update to our corporate driving for work policy includes a total ban on hands free phone use etc. If you want a .pdf of it I can send. That is after about 7 years of lobbying our insurance/HR and H&S people. We looked - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15424/) - I've advised various companies on mobile phone policy - both in terms of what that policy might be, but also how to tackle problems of compliance. If you have a zero phone use policy it would be a huge step backwards in terms of safety to move to allowing hands-free use. I'm more than happy - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15423/) - Managing phones is closer to real world and more realistic than a ban when driving, consider the policy to manage the office/ sales team / manager / customers not to expect a person to answer the phone as they may be driving, not to assume an immediate call back, remove the pressure from the driver - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15422/) - I strongly support the best quality satnav, and phones offer real time traffic updates etc which can reduce journey time and stress, avoid long delays and safety problems. Drivers need to know they must not engage with the device while driving and not use phone etc because of cognitive load reasons. If they know that - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15421/) - You say you are 'being challenged' but you are quite within your legal rights to ban handsfree phone use while driving for business. I know of several companies that do this. Just remind anyone who queries it that you are around 4 times more likely to be involved in a collision. Martin Evans E: martin@verodrive.co.uk - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15340/) - You might also need to better define your search parameters; do you mean all people who can physically use cycles with assistance (e.g. the stoker on a tandem, or on a quadricycle, etc.) or people who are able to cycle on their own without assistance. The first category, for instance, can include people who are - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15339/) - With regards to people with disabilities and their ability to cycle, Wheels for Wellbeing is a charity that helps disabled people into cycling and the accessibility issues that poor infrastructure design can create. They may be able to help. https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/ Also, Rachel Aldred at the University of Westminster who, I believe, has done research in - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15338/) - Hello, Gerry. I am not quite sure what you are looking for, but a place to start might be with Sustrans: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/research/?location=null&topic=null Andrew Fraser - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15334/) - Pam, we developed a resource for early secondary school pupils, covering the transition phase. Entitled "It's You Call", it can be accessed on the roadsafety.scot website, the direct url being: https://roadsafety.scot/learning-zone/third-and-fourth/ Michael McDonnell - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15333/) - Hi. I would strongly recommend advising parents to look for local cycle training that they can take part in as a family (or send their children on). I would also strongly advise parents to get their own cycle training - particularly Mums. When Mum cycles, the family is much more inclined to do so. Philippa - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15332/) - Hi Pam, My main focus is on visibility, particularly as the nights start to draw in and 'Ditch The Distraction'. We have had a fatality and many near misses due to children walking to school focused on their phones and not the traffic. Parents could be advised to discuss the dangers of using mobile devices, - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15331/) - Dear Pam, My background is in the engineering sphere, rather than that of education. However, the one thing that I would like to impress on all pedestrians and cyclists is that one should never, ever, assume that just because one can see the approaching driver, that he or she can see you. I don’t know - [](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/forums/reply/15329/) - This response is from our Neath Port Talbot Learner Travel Officer - Whilst our National Guidelines are different here in Wales to England, in principle the WRA process is the same, except every child has a legal right to request a WRA under Welsh Law. In my local authority, we have a dedicated officer within ## Organisations - [Orkney Islands Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-53/) - The Scottish Government has set out the Road Safety Framework for improving road safety in Scotland over the next decade, Go Safe on Scotland’s Roads – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility. It describes the road safety vision for Scotland, aims and commitments, and the Scottish targets for reductions in road deaths and serious injuries to 2020. Road - [Wolverhampton City Council Road Safety Team](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-226/) - The Road Safety Unit provides a number of services to schools such as: • Child training • Cycle training • School crossing patrols • School travel plans • Home to school sustainable travel strategy We provide school resources for teaching road safety including: • Teaching road safety at foundation level • Teaching road safety through - [Southampton City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-113/) - Southampton City Council's Sustainable Travel Team comprises a: • Road Safety Education Officer • School Crossing Patrol Officer and Assistant • Workplace and Developer Travel Plan Officer • School Travel Plan Officer • Sustainable Travel Assistant • Sustainable Travel Manager Road Safety Education, Training and Publicity is delivered in programmes from pre-school age to the - [Somerset Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-107/) - Somerset Road Safety leads within the Council on all aspects of Education Training and Publicity, Collision Investigation and casualty Data Analysis working in partnership to reduce collisions and casualties on local roads. It brings together the extensive experience and expertise from a number of organisations. SRS also works closely with a wide range of agencies - [Organisations: R-T](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/) - RAC RAC Foundation RAF (transport training department) Reading Borough Council Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Rica (Research Institute for Consumer Affairs) RideSafe BackSafe RideTo Right To Ride Risk Solutions Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis Road Safety Authority Road Safety Foundation Road Safety GB Road Safety GB – North East Road Safety GB - [Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-612/) - Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is part of Norfolk County Council. We actively work to promote road safety and far too often respond to road traffic collisions. Contacts Gina Summerskill-Nelson Road Safety Prevention Coordinator Thetford Fire Station Thetford IP24 2HT 07876398070 g.summerskillnel@norfolk.gov.uk - [RideTo](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/rideto/) - RideTo is the UK’s leading motorcycle training platform, supporting thousands of new riders annually from CBTs through to full licence training at 150+ partner schools. We champion road safety by combining accessible training, digital education, and community initiatives that promote safer riding practices, awareness, and ongoing rider development. Contact detailsE: hello@rideto.comW: www.rideto.com - [Rutland County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-93/) - Rutland County Council provides road safety information for road users. Our aim is to encourage safer behaviour to reduce the number of people killed and injured on our roads every year. Rutland County Council is involved in various initiatives aimed at increasing road safety in the area, including: Safer Routes to School The Safer Routes - [Leicestershire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-191/) - Leicestershire County Council manages and maintains 2,575 miles (4,145 km) of roads across the county. We also provide public transport and promote safe and sustainable travel. Where new developments are taking place we ensure that they are properly integrated into the county’s transport system. The Leicestershire Local Transport Plan 2006 – 2011 was adopted by - [Buckinghamshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-59/) - Buckinghamshire Council is committed to improving safety on the county’s roads – reducing the number of people killed or injured and reducing the severity of injuries. We aim to: Reduce the risk of collisions on Buckinghamshire’s roads. Improve road safety awareness amongst vulnerable road user groups through education, training and publicity. Work in partnership with - [Social Research Associates](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-108/) - Social Research Associates specialises in research and consultancy about social aspects of planning, social policy and transport. The company places particular emphasis on the understanding of attitudes and perceptions which can be as influential on behaviour as 'objective reality'. Social Research Associates has used this approach to help develop policy in areas as diverse as - [Southend-on-Sea City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-114/) - Making Southend safer by reducing the number of collisions on our roads involving death and serious injury is the main drive of the Road Safety Team. We aim to achieve this by the delivery of education, training and publicity to the most vulnerable groups in partnership with local organisations and businesses. Our work also focuses - [Leicester City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-192/) - To follow... Contacts TBC - [Defence Animal Centre](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-422/) - We are the home for dog training in the Defence. We use a number of dog vans and, as an Army role, we conduct different road safety campaigns every month. Contacts LCpl Ken Cross Storeman / Motortransport Defence Animal Centre Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray LE13 0GX T: 01664 418637 E: kjcross1983@hotmail.co.uk - [Devon County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-120/) - Devon County Council Road Safety: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/safe-travel/road-safety/ Contacts Devon County Council Road Safety Room 120 County Hall Topsham Road, Exeter Devon EX2 4QW T: 0345 155 1004 E: rshelp@devon.gov.uk - [Sunderland City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-128/) - Sunderland City Council’s Road Safety Team can provide information and advice on the following topics: • Parking around schools • Cycling and walking to school • Cycling proficiency • Traffic schemes • Traffic management • Pedestrian Crossings • School Streets Contacts Email: RoadSafety@sunderland.gov.uk Website: Road safety - Sunderland City Council - [Cheshire East Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-85/) - The Road Safety Team aims to: • Minimise road crashes and casualties • Improve access to the highway for all, especially vulnerable road users • address road safety issues that affect quality of life in our communities. We will achieve these aims through a combination of Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Training and Publicity, working in partnership - [Shropshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-104/) - The Sustainable Travel Team at Shropshire Council works with schools and communities to encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport. The team provides the following: Sustainable travel plans using Modeshift STARS School Streets School active travel promotion Bikeability cycle training Primary road safety education Sustainable travel guidance toolkits Young driver and passenger road safety - [Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-416/) - Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is the largest Fire and Rescue Service outside London with over 2,500 members of staff and 41 fire stations. We cover an area of approximately 500 square miles and a culturally diverse population of 2.5 million people. From modern inner city developments to traditional mill towns, Greater Manchester is - [Dorset Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-131/) - Dorset is a predominantly rural authority and among the smallest counties in England in terms of population. It has the largest elderly population of all shire counties; the lowest pre-school age proportion and one of the smallest proportions of school age children. It has no motorways and more than half the road network is unclassified - [Hertfordshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-172/) - Hertfordshire County Council provides advice, information and training for drivers of cars, minibuses and motorcyclists. We also supply support for organisations in managing Occupational Road Risk (ORR) in Hertforsdshire, provision of Driver Offender Courses, National Driver Improvement Scheme and National Speed Awareness Courses. Contacts Driver Training Team Hertfordshire County Council County Hall, Pegs Lane Hertford - [Swindon Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-138/) - Swindon Borough Council are involved in a number of initiatives that aim to improve road safety in the local area. These include: Bikeability Bikeability training is provided to students in Year 5 and/or Year 6 at participating schools around the borough. There is also training available to other year groups during school holidays. This training - [West Northamptonshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-40/) - Contacts Keith Millard, Senior Behavioural Change Officer, Northamptonshire Highways, Brixworth Depot, Harborough Road, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BX Tel: 01604 883478 or 07583 078058 (no Ansaphone available) Email: KMillard@kierwsp.co.uk www.kierwsp.co.uk westnorthants.gov.uk - [Isle of Wight Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-182/) - The Isle of Wight Council works with a range of partners to provide road safety education, training and publicity. We are members of the Hampshire Road Safety Partnership which includes National Highways, Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Hampshire and Thames Valley - [CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/clocs-construction-logistics-and-community-safety/) - CLOCS is the national Standard for ensuring the safest construction vehicle journeys. CLOCS brings contractors, fleet operators, clients and regulators together to work collaboratively to maximise the many social and commercial benefits of safe, green and efficient construction logistics. Its aims are: zero collisions between construction vehicles and the communityimproved air quality and reduced emissionsfewer - [Road Safety Trust](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-654/) - The Road Safety Trust is an independent grant-giving charity, committed to making UK roads safer, achieving impact through the funding of practical measures, research, dissemination and education. The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees, including the national lead for roads policing. Trustees come from a range of backgrounds including the private sector, civil - [South Yorkshire Safety Cameras](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-119/) - South Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership was formed to reduce the number of casualties on local roads by reducing the number of motorists breaking the speed limit. The Partnership is made up of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield councils, Highways Agency, Her Majesty's Courts Service and South Yorkshire Police. There are now 150 fixed and mobile - [Organisations: W-Z](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/) - Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Walsall MBC Warrington Borough Council Warwick Medical School Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire Police Waterford City Council Waterford County Council Wellingborough and District Driving Instructors Association Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales West Berkshire Council West Dunbartonshire Council West Midlands Fire Service West Midlands Road Safety Partnership Westminster City Council West Northamptonshire Council - [Organisations: U-V](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/) - UK Global Road Safety UK Roads Ltd United Nations Road Safety Collaboration University College London (Centre for Transport Studies) University of Aberdeen (Centre for Transport Research) University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies) University of London (Royal Holloway) University of Nottingham Transport Research University of Nottingham, Accident Research Unit University of Southampton (Transport Research Group) - [Organisations: O-Q](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/) - O.W.L. Vehicle Electronic Systems Older Drivers Forum Oldham MBC Orkney Islands Council Oxfordshire County Council Oxfordshire County Council Fire & Rescue Service Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Pembrokeshire County Council Pertemps Driver Training Ltd Perth & Kinross Council Peterborough City Council Portsmouth City Council Powys County Council Pro-Mote PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) - [Organisations: L-N](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/) - Lancashire Constabulary Lancashire County Council Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety Leeds City Council Leicester City Council Leicestershire Constabulary Leicestershire County Council Lightmare Limerick City Council Limerick County Council Lincolnshire County Council Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Lincolnshire Police Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership Liverpool City Council Living Streets Local Transport Projects Ltd London Borough of Barking & - [Organisations: I-K](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/) - i2i Motorcycle Academy IAM RoadSmart ICE Scotland Ideas4ADIs Ltd Ignition Risk Management Ltd Imperial College London (Centre for Transport Studies) Independent Transport Commission Inspira Cumbria Limited Institute of Highway Engineers Institute of transport and traffic safety Interactive Driving Systems International Solutions 4 Safer Driving IRSO Isle of Anglesey County Council Isle of Wight Council Jacobs - [Organisations: F-H](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/) - Falkirk Council Fife Council Figurehead Intelligence Ltd Fingal County Council Firebrake Wales FirstCar Flintshire County Council Forum of Mobility Centres Freight Transport Association (FTA) Gateshead Council GEM Motoring Assist Glasgow City Council Global Napi for Pharmaceuticals Global NCAP Global Network for Road Safety Legislators Good Egg Safety GoSafe Grampian Police Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue - [Organisations: C-E](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/) - Caerphilly County Borough Council Calderdale Council Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Calderdale Road Safety Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership Cambridgeshire County Council Cambridgeshire Safety Camera Partnership Capita Symonds Cardiff Council Cardiff University, Department of Primary Care and Public Health Carlow County Council Carmarthenshire County Council Carmarthenshire Riders Cavan County Council CDC/NIOSH Central Bedfordshire Council Central - [Organisations: A-B](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/) - 20s Plenty for Us 95 Alive Partnership a2om international ltd AA Charitable Trust Abbey Motorcycle Instructors Ltd Aberdeen City Council Aberdeenshire Council ACPO ACPO ITS ADEPT AIRSO Airvest Ltd. T/A Helite UK Alcohol Support Limited ALCOLOCK UK All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group Amey ANDISP Any other organisation APW Services (UK) Ltd Arena Associates Ltd Argyll and - [Shiny Side Up Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-239/) - The Shiny Side Up Partnership is a long-established motorcycle road safety partnership which has been working tirelessly across the East Midlands to cut the number of motorcycle collisions and casualties across the road network. The Partnership was formed in 2002 in response to unacceptably high numbers of motorcycle deaths which were predominately sports bike riders. - [National Young Rider Forum (NYRF)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-662/) - The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is a group of road safety professionals, joining their expertise to specifically look at young motorcyclists. This vulnerable group are aged between 16 to 24 years and ride powered two wheelers of up to 125cc. The forum members bring a wealth of expertise from all corners of road casualty - [Carlow County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-73/) - The Local Authorities within County Carlow - Carlow County Council, Carlow Town Council and Muinebheag Town Council - in association with An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the Department of Transport, the National Roads Authority and other relevant agencies, have prepared a Road Safety Plan as part of a coordinated strategy to address the - [Leicestershire Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-418/) - Leicestershire Constabulary provides a policing service to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 24-hours a day, 365-days of the year. The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of nearly one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own - [MCIA](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-659/) - The MCIA has been established for over 100 years and represents approximately 85% of the supply side of the industry; the manufacturers and importers of Powered Two Wheelers (PTWs) and other L-Category vehicles, accessory and component suppliers and companies providing associated services. Based in Coventry, the MCIA works closely with members and a wide variety - [University of the West of England, Bristol](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-498/) - The Centre for Transport & Society is a research centre located within the Department of Planning and Architecture, which is one of five departments of the Faculty of Environment and Technology of the University of West England. We aim to improve and promote understanding of the inherent links between lifestyles and personal travel in the - [Humberside Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-295/) - Humberside police traffic section casualty reduction also Member of North Lincolnshire road safety partnership and Safer RoadsHumber Road safety partnership. Contacts Ruth Gore Marketing Officer Safer Roads Humber 01482 398210 ruth.gore@eastriding.gov.uk - [East Sussex County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-149/) - Contacts Colin Clarke Group Manager Traffic and Safety St Anne's Crescent Lewes East Sussex BN7 1UE T: 01273 482363 E: escctimebank@eastsussex.gov.uk - [Safety Cameras Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-656/) - We aim to reduce the number of people injured on our roads through targeted camera enforcement and improving driver behaviour. We believe speeding is socially unacceptable and encourage everybody to know the speed limits and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. Our organisation is divided into three Safety Camera Unit areas - - [Merseyside Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-16/) - Having been in operation for six years the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership is continually working towards reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on the regions roads. Deaths on the road are treated by many as accidental, something that just happens, but they aren’t, they’re preventable tragedies with real causes. Together with our - [Jacobs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-348/) - Consultancy engaged in infrastructure and other engineering activities for public and private sector clients worldwide. Strong presence in road safety in UK, for strategic highway authorities (Highways England and all devolved assemblies and TfL) and local authorities (County, District and Unitary Authorities). Contacts Kate Carpenter Divisional Director Tower Bridge Court 226 Tower Bridge Road London - [Avon and Somerset Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-305/) - Our service covers the cities of Bristol, Bath and Wells as well as the more rural areas of Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Contacts Andy Williams Superintendent for Road Safety Avon and Somerset Constabulary HQ P O Box 37 Valley Road Portishead Bristol BS20 9QH T: 101 E: AndrewJ.Williams@avonandsomerset.police.uk - [Nottingham City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-43/) - With over 300,000 people injured a year on Great Britain's highway network, road safety remains a high priority for the Department for Transport (DfT). This is reflected in both their commitment to demanding casualty reduction targets and their insistence that road safety is embedded into all aspects of the Local Transport Plan. Nottingham City Council - [Norfolk County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-3/) - The Road Safety Team is part of the Casualty Reduction Section. The purpose of the team is to make a positive change to road user behaviour, enabling all users to access the road network in a safe and efficient way. The team deals with all aspects of road use and all types of road user; - [Department for Infrastructure (NI)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-368/) - Contacts - [Road Safety Analysis /Agilysis](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-251/) - Road Safety Analysis Ltd is a not-for-profit company, set up to run MAST Online. Any surplus will be re-invested in development of MAST Online or other similar products which serve the interests of road safety. The Department for Transport and the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership, as original sponsors of the MAST Project, agreed to - [London Borough of Redbridge](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-74/) - The aim of the Road Safety Team is to reduce the number of casualties occurring on the Borough's roads. The team endeavours to achieve this through a series of campaigns, exhibitions, education, training and publicity. The Road Safety Team can be provides advice on the following: • Visits to schools to deliver Road Safety education - [Child Seat Safety Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-518/) - Child Seat Safety provides training and advice to anyone responsible for the fitting of child restraints. Child Seat Safety provides the only nationally accredited training course which has been licenced by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Julie Dagnall and Claire Waterhouse used their experience of working in the field of Road Safety - [Colas Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-397/) - Colas Ltd is an ambitious, award-winning business, delivering sustainable solutions for the investment, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transport infrastructure both within the UK and internationally. Our unrivalled expertise is based on our long history and the strength derived from being part of the world-leading international Colas Group. Colas’ SAID (safer attitudes in driving) - [IAM RoadSmart](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-236/) - Formerly known as the Institute of Advanced Motorists, IAM RoadSmart has more than 60 years’ experience in creating over half a million Advanced Drivers, and is a leading road safety charity and one of the UK’s leading authorities on driver training. In addition, IAM RoadSmart offers risk management services and driver training for businesses, helping - [Greater Manchester Joint Road Safety Team](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-159/) - Contacts Karen Delaney Partnership/Comms Officer Joint Road Safety Group T: 0161 244 1905 E: Karen.delaney@tfgm.com - [City of London Corporation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-634/) - Contacts Sheila Moules Road Safety Officer Department of the Built Environment 1st Floor, Guildhall PO Box 270. London EC2P 2EJ T: 0207 332 1234 E: sheila.moules@cityoflondon.gov.uk - [South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-117/) - The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership has overall responsibility to co-ordinate and report on efforts to promote safer roads and reduce casualties across South Yorkshire. The Group is formed of senior representatives from each of the following organisations: (a) South Yorkshire Police (Chair) (b) Highways Agency (c) Local PCTs (d) South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue - [South Yorkshire Local Transport Plan (SYLTP) Central Team](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-488/) - The SYLTP partnership is made up of the four Local Authorities in South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield) and the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE). The work of the partnership is managed by the SYLTP Central Team. The partnership coordinates and implements South Yorkshire's transport strategy. Contacts Brent Sharp LTP Data and Research - [South Yorkshire Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-245/) - SYP forms part of the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partership. The Casualty Reduction Officer works in close liaison with the partners from the 4 local authority road safety offices and the fire and rescue service to promote good driving habits and safer roads for all. Contacts PC Peter Burke Lifewise Centre Kea Park Close Hellaby - [Worcestershire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-229/) - A variety of road safety education is available to pupils in Worcestershire schools as part of Worcestershire County Council's commitment to reducing the number of accidents involving children including: • Classroom talks • Pedestrian training • Speed awareness training • Cycle training • Pre-driver training Contacts Road Safety Team Leader County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester - [FirstCar](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-154/) - FirstCar is a motoring magazine for new drivers, so instead of Land Rover and Aston Martin reviews, you’ll find real-world quality info and advice. That means reviews of cars that are cheap to buy and run, tips on saving money on everything from insurance to servicing, a regular column from Fifth Gear’s Jonny Smith and - [Older Drivers Forum](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-605/) - The Older Drivers Forum is about keeping mature motorists on the road safely for longer, by giving practical and informative help and support to continue driving or pointing older drivers in the right direction for an assessment to identify their driving needs; from wing mirror adapters to an elevated driving seat, the Older Drivers Forum - [Borough of Poole](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-284/) - The Road Safety Team aim to reduce the number and severity of road accidents on Poole's Roads through engineering and education. Details of reported Road Traffic Collisions involving personal injury in Poole are collated by Dorset Police. The website provides statistics, advice and information on the following road safety issues: • Child casualties • General - [Lancashire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-188/) - We work together with national and local partners to help contribute to the reduction of road casualties in Lancashire. We do this through the delivery of road safety education, training and publicity. We also oversee the delivery of the School Crossing Patrol service. Our aim is to help make Lancashire a safer place in which - [Kildare County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-185/) - Kildare County Council has a road safety officer who delivers road safety programs and promotes road safety awareness in the community. Kildare County Council's road safety officer is involved in a number of road safety campaigns and issues, including: • Drink driving • Mobile phones • Road safety campaign posters • Planning a safe journey - [Cambridgeshire Safety Camera Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-69/) - Cambridgeshire County Council is a member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership which includes the operation of the county’s speed enforcement cameras at locations with a history of speed related personal injury accidents. There are currently 53 fixed cameras within the partnership of which 34 are on County Council roads. The Highways Agency - [Stockport Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-123/) - Stockport Council's Road Safety Team includes crash investigators as well as road safety officers (education, training and publicity) and school travel advisers. As well as pro-actively interrogating casualty data to help set our priorities the team also undertakes road safety audits at the different stages of all the Council's highways schemes. The Road Safety Team - [Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-133/) - DVSA was established to improve road safety in Great Britain by setting standards for driving and motorcycling, and making sure drivers, vehicle operators and MOT garages follow roadworthiness standards. DVSA also provides a range of licensing, testing, education and enforcement services. Contacts https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency - [Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-62/) - The Five Themes that the partnership is concentrating on are: • Young Drivers • Motorcyclists • Speed Reduction • Work-related Road Safety • Migrant Road Users Whilst some road safety subjects (such as 'Be Safe, Be Seen' or Cycle Training) can be delivered successfully by local councils as part of their 'mainstream' programmes, these five - [Stirling Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-288/) - Stirling Council’s road network provides our communities with their principal means of transport and helps the social and economic prosperity of the area, which we all enjoy and upon which we all depend. The Council is the statutory Roads Authority for the area and is responsible for approximately 1000 kilometres of public roads, 700 kilometres - [Good Egg Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-276/) - Endorsed by many organisations including Road Safety GB, Brake, Roadsafe, ROSPA, ACPO, NHS and Road Safety Scotland, Good Egg Safety provides resources to protect vulnerable and at risk groups on and around the road, and at home. We work with many local authorities, national car seat retailers and manufacturers to research, develop and deliver award - [RoWSaF (Road Workers' Safety Forum)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-636/) - The Road Workers’ Safety Forum (RoWSaF) brings together stakeholders from across the highways industry to share expertise and knowledge to improve the health, safety and welfare of road workers and reduce risks by developing improvements in how we work. It is an industry group established in 2001, promoting the health, safety and welfare of road - [Southern Education & Library Board](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-293/) - Local education authority in Northern Ireland. Responsible for home to school transport and school crossing patrol services. Contacts Dale Hanna Transport Manager 3 Charlemont Place The Mall Armagh bt701pl T: 02837512268 E: dale.hanna@selb.org - [Any other organisation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-509/) - Contacts - [Arena Associates Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-630/) - A small independent civil engineering consultancy that specialises in road safety, traffic and transportation engineering with a particular emphasis on all aspects of road safety including road safety audits, road safety policies and strategies, crash investigation, cluster analysis and the design of local safety schemes and other interventions. Contacts Lance Fogg Director Mere House 55, - [Cambridgeshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-68/) - Road Safety Services incorporates three teams: • Road safety engineering - Looks at engineering solutions in areas with an accident problem. • Road safety education - Delivers a programme of education, publicity and training to increase the skills and knowledge of road users in the county to reduce accidents. Remember....Get There Safely! • School Crossing - [Transport Committee](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-624/) - The Transport Committee is charged by the House of Commons with scrutiny of the Department for Transport. Its formal remit is to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for Transport and its associated public bodies. The Committee is made up of eleven Members of Parliament, appointed by the House of Commons and - [Pertemps Driver Training Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-622/) - We are the largest privately owned driver training company/agency in the UK. Our company carries out all aspects of driver training. Contacts Mark Johnson National Training Manager Unit A4: Elmbridge Court Cheltenham Rd East Gloucester GL31JZ T: 01452507737 E: mark.johnson@pertemps.co.uk W: pertemps.co.uk - [Caerphilly County Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-616/) - Contacts Mrs Sandra Bennett School Crossing Patrol Supervisor Ty Pontllanfraith Pontllanfraith House Pontllanfraith NP12 2YW T: 01495 235109 E: bennes@caerphilly.gov.uk - [Wheels Solihull Driving School](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-615/) - We are a driving school which once a month holds driving lessons for 14-year-olds and older. We have 10 ADIs who teach on our private road at Birmingham Wheels. Contacts Peter Williams, ADI 262 Shaw Lane Stoke Prior Bromsgrove B60 4EL T: 07970782690 E: peter@solihulldrivingschool.com W: www.solihulldrivingschool.com - [Thatcham Research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-614/) - Thatcham Research is the motor insurers’ automotive research centre. Established by the motor insurance industry in 1969, the centre’s main aim is to contain or reduce the cost of motor insurance claims whilst maintaining safety standards. Today, Thatcham Research still occupies its unique position as the UK’s only ‘not for profit’ insurer funded research centre. - [Airvest Ltd. T/A Helite UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-613/) - We manufacture and supply airbag technology products that provide protection for motorcyclist, which are the equivalent to car airbags. They are proven to prevent serious injuries to the body and they are available in children's sizes. All are CE approved. Contacts Trevor Turner Business Development Green Lane Farm Leathley, Otley Leeds LS21 2LF T: 0113 - [Rob Newton Associates](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-611/) - With more than 25 years' practical experience of investigating vehicle crashes for research and litigation, Rob Newton has studied all aspects of road traffic collisions including: scene evaluation, vehicle movement, crashworthiness, crush dynamics, severity assessment, secondary safety performance, intrusion measurement, occupant vehicle interaction, crash trauma, seatbelt examination and occupant injury assessment. Contacts Rob Newton Director - [Novo 55 Consulting Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-601/) - We are a northeast England based consultancy supplying highways traffic, transport and struclural engineering services to clients throughout the UK. Contacts Charles Thompson Director of Highways and Traffic Blyth CEC Ridley Street Blyth NE24 3AG T: 01670 542863 E: charles.thompson@novo55.com W: www.novo55.com - [The Transafe Network](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-600/) - Corporate road safety consultancy serving public and private sector bodies in 30 countries. Contacts Saul Jeavons Director Park Farm Barn Brabourne Kent TN25 6RG T: 0207 112 7036 E: saul.jeavons@transafenetwork.com W: www.transafenetwork.com - [Bridgend County Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-599/) - Our objective is safety on our roads and to reduce the number of people injured or killed on our roads. We do this largely through education (particularly in Schools),and by taking an active part in National Road Safety Campaigns and also by providing a School Crossing Patrol Service. In addition to this we gather information - [Durham County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-145/) - Durham County Council's Road Safety Section deals with education in schools and colleges: including child pedestrian training; Bikeability training; driver training through EXCELerate young driver pre-test training. Driver training is also provided for young people (post-test) older drivers through safer driving with AGE (SAGE) and for business with our ECO driving programme. We also have - [London Borough of Barking & Dagenham](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-597/) - To follow Contacts Nick Saunders | Community Safety Coordinator London Borough of Barking and Dagenham First Floor Roycraft House 15 Linton Road Barking IG11 8HE Phone: 020 8227 3447 nick.saunders@lbbd.gov.uk - [Minimise Your Risk](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-257/) - Minimise Your Risk was established in 2001 by Alec Horner, who has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in the bus & coach industry over the past 40 years. Alec is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT), a Chartered Member of the Instititute of Safety & Health (CMIOSH) and a Member - [Drive Smarter](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-593/) - Drive smarter provides specialist products and services to organisations with employees who drive for work-related business. This includes training and education using our approach of raising awareness of safer driving through attitude and behaviour-based programmes. Each client has a unique set of requirements, a company culture or specific set of goals. The fact that we - [St Helens Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-95/) - The aim of the Road Safety and Travel Awareness Team is to reduce road collisions and casualties through the delivery of road safety education, training and publicity. We are committed to helping make St.Helens a safer and environmentally friendly place in which to live, work and visit. We deliver road safety education, training and publicity, - [National Express](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-591/) - National Express Group is a leading transport provider delivering services in the UK, North America, Spain, Morocco and Germany. Every year more than 800 million journeys are made on our buses, trains, light rail services and coaches. Contacts Alison Forster Group Safety Director National Express House Birmingham Coach Station Birmingham B5 6DD T: 01214608775 E: - [Helite UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-590/) - Airbag technology has been successful in cars and is now available for motorcycle riders and their passengers. They have been proven in Europe and are now being introduced to the UK. The Helite Airvest is now being used by Thames Valley Police Training School and is being evaluated by a number of other police forces. - [APW Services (UK) Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-589/) - APW Services (UK) Ltd provides Additional Professional Work Services to parties engaged in public safety and specialises in providing guidance for operations management in the real world environment. Sub-consultancy work todate with both Atkins Group and CapitaSymonds, providing experience in relation to their projects with the ability to offer guidance and support in the following - [Balfour Beatty Fleet Services](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-587/) - Balfour Beatty UK wide has a fleet of 14,000 vehicles> Balfour Beatty Fleet Services is responsible for 8,000 of those and the associated saefty of our staff whilst on the roads. Contacts Martin 'Nobby' Clark Driver Development Manager Driver Risk Management Centre West Service Road, Raynesway Derby, DE21 7BG T: 01332 288158 E: martin.clark@bbfleetservices.com W: - [Ashgate Publishing Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-586/) - Ashgate Publishing Ltd publishes books on a range of subjects including cutting-edge research into human factors, safety and risk. Part of our publishing programme is our Human Factors in Road and Rail Series which is relevant to researchers, academics, practitioners and students involved in road safety. Books ordered via the Ashgate website (see link below) - [Road Safety GB Academy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-585/) - The Road Safety GB Academy is the professional development arm of Road Safety GB. It was formed in April 2013 as a result of the merger between Road Safety GB and IRSO (Institute of Road Safety Officers). The Academy aspires to provide all practitioners engaged in road safety with support and guidance to develop and - [Cycling Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-583/) - Cycling Scotland is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It receives funding from Transport Scotland to bring cycling "out from the fringes of everyday life and into the mainstream". It aims to establish cycling as an acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle option. Contacts Tel: 0141 229 5350 Email: info@cyclingscotland.org - [20s Plenty for Us](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-576/) - 20s Plenty for Us is the national organisation campaigning for 20 mph default speed limits, without traffic calming, where people live. 20s Plenty for Us produces a series of campaign briefings which are designed to give information to support the case for lower speed limits in local communities. Contacts 20's Plenty for Us The Rosebank - [Buchanan Computing](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-575/) - For more than 20 years Buchanan Computing has been the leading developer of software for traffic and highway applications in the British Isles. Our products work individually or together to meet the requirements of engineers, police officers, safety specialists, maintenance departments, enforcement operations, sign manufacturers and legal teams. Contacts Vincent Minzer Training Coordinator 227 Shepherds - [Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-304/) - Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) was formed in June 2000 in order to reduce the number of people killed and injured on Lincolnshire’s roads. In March 2006 Lincolnshire was one of only six authorities in the country to be selected as a Beacon Council for its excellent work in promoting road safety and reducing the - [Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-574/) - Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue is an agency of the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partenrship and delivers the 2fast2soon young driver initiative. Contacts Steve Screaton Road Safety Manager LFR BHQ South Park Avenue Lincoln LN5 8EL T: 01522 805847 E: steve.screaton@lincoln.fire-uk.org W: www.2fast2soon.info - [Royal HaskoningDHV](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-573/) - Royal HaskoningDHV is a multi-disciplinary global consultancy, with its headquarters in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Our business lines including Maritime & Waterways, Aviation, Buildings, Infrastucture & Energy and Transport & Asset Management. Our Transport Team are based in the UK and include transport planners, highway designers and road safety practitioners. In Road Safety terms we undertake - [All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-572/) - With a cross party membership of MPs and Peers, the group’s mission is to promote all forms of cycling inside and outside the Houses of Parliament. Key activities undertaken by the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group (APPCG) include meetings in parliament, study tours, receptions and an annual summer bike. Contacts Ian Austin MP or Julian - [Road Safety GB](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-221/) - Road Safety GB (formerly LARSOA) is a national road safety organisation that represents local government road safety teams across the UK. Road Safety GB supports RSOs in fulfilling their statutory role - to reduce the number and severity of road accidents through education, training and publicity policies and programmes. Road Safety GB seeks to influence - [Beyond Driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-571/) - Beyond Driving provides driver assessments, training, systems and policy consultation for company driver safety. We specialise in commercial 4x4 and ATV use across the UK. Contacts Tim Manwaring Senior Trainer 2 Yon Street Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EA T: 01803 393 420 E: info@beyonddriving.co.uk W: http://www.beyonddriving.co.uk - [Zurich Risk Engineering](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-569/) - Zurich Risk Engineering, in the motor fleet area, works with customers to identify and reduce the risks they face related to work-related driving. Contacts Andy Price Practice Leader, Europe - Motor Fleet 126 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 9PF T: 07734336571 E: andrew.price@uk.zurich.com W: www.zurich.com/riskengineering - [a2om international ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-6/) - Multi award winning developer of driver e-learning content, online assessment programmes, learning management systems and web deployed educational resources. Using scenario based learning methods a2om builds online modules using CGI and HD Video to create highly engaging material which is fun to use yet delivers results in key areas such as behaviour change, performance assessment - [States of Jersey Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-566/) - Contacts Simon Clarke Senior Collision Investigator CIU PHQ, Rouge Bouillon St Helier. Jersey JE48ZD T: 01534 612194 E: s.clarke@jersey.pnn.police.uk - [Carmarthenshire Riders](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-565/) - We are affiliated to the British Horse Society as a bridleways group. We lobby local and national government for safe on and off road riding and work with other partners to open up bridleways and other off road opportunities. Contacts Karen Burch Chairman Fernside Gorslas Carmarthenshire sa146sb T: 01269843796 E: karen.burch@carmsriders.co.uk W: www.carmsriders.com - [Surrey County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-130/) - Surrey covers an area of 1500 square kilometres and is home to over one million residents. Boasting of many historic towns, picturesque villages and some of the most beautiful and varied countryside. Surrey is central to visitors who pass through to their destinations along the busy commuter routes of M25, M23, M3 and A3. It - [Cruise Control Driver Coaching](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-564/) - Car driver training provided at any level, catering for special needs such as forms of autismn, dispaxia, dyslexia and ADHD, driver rehabilitation and UK familiarisation offered. Contacts Julia White Driver Trainer 11 Romney Close Seaford BN25 3TR T: 07912 478100 E: julia@cruisecontroldriving.co.uk W: www.cruisecontroldriving.co.uk - [Studio Distract](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-563/) - We have more than 8 years' experience in creating high quality interactive DVD, web based and printed road safety resources. We work with you, listen to your personal road safety concerns and together we work to construct an effective communication program to help change the attitudes and behaviours of your target audience. Our DVD road - [Stennik](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-560/) - Established in 1983, Stennik is a specialist road safety communications and publicity consultancy. Stennik has a long-standing relationship with Road Safety GB which includes managing the national road safety newsfeed on the Road Safety GB website, managing the Road Safety Knowledge Centre, and organising the National Road Safety Conference. Stennik has also produced a range - [Simulated Driving Solutions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-556/) - We provide driver training and consultancy for the logistics industry, providing training and risk assessment using a state of the art driving simulator. Modules include basic driver training for first time drivers, advanced driver training, darkness education, braking and safe distances, risk awareness, eco-driving and social skills. Contacts Mike Cannon General Manager Unit 5, Melin - [West Berkshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-214/) - We are committed to a programme of reducing road casualties through a combination of education, engineering and enforcement. The Traffic and Road Safety Team actively promotes training programmes, events and courses, and co-ordinates the provision of resources, to encourage safer road use for both children and adults. We deliver a programme of speed management, local - [North East Regional Road Safety Resource](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-446/) - The North East Regional Road Safety Resource (hereby referred to as the ‘Resource’) is based at Gateshead Council and provides information and data analysis to support Road Safety education, training and publicity in the North East of England. The Resource was originally set up and funded under the Department for Transport’s (DfT) road safety grant - [Visions 2030](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-554/) - Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), this research body commenced in October 2008 and involves the universities of Leeds, Oxford, East Anglia, Salford and Manchester, in consultation with local walking and cycling groups in four UK cities. It builds upon a growing recognition that walking and cycling can make a considerable - [Sheffield City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-102/) - Sheffield’s Road Safety 10 Point Action Plan determines the Education, Training and Publicity Group’s workload and is used as a strong tool to focus its activities on targeting those people most likely to be involved in a road traffic collision. The 10 Points are ranked in order according to the number of casualties: 1. Young - [Clockwork Research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-552/) - Clockwork Research specialise in managing the risks associated with human fatigue. The majority of our clients are located in safety-critical industries, such as aviation, oil and gas, mining, rail and distribution, where the impairment arising from employee fatigue has the potential to cause serious harm to personnel and to the operation. Clockwork Research help clients - [University of Nottingham, Accident Research Unit](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-551/) - The Accident Research Unit is a University-instituted group, established 40 years ago by Ian Howarth, which continues to focus upon road traffic accidents. Central themes are the effects of cognitive and perceptual defects upon driving ability and accident liability, the in-depth analysis of reports of accidents and the relationship between visual attention and the acquisition - [Heriot-Watt University](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-549/) - Heriot-Watt University is a research-led university specialising in science and engineering, business and management, languages and design. Our research covers the full spectrum from fundamental and theoretical studies, through research of immediate relevance to industry and commerce, to practice-based studies. High quality research can be found in each of our seven main Schools, which are - [Cardiff University, Department of Primary Care and Public Health](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-548/) - The Institute of Primary Care and Public Health seeks to promote health and well-being by reducing inequalities in population health and health care. The Institute aims to conduct world-leading research that is socially responsive, locally relevant, and applicable internationally. Our research integrates biological, social, mathematical, clinical and epidemiological fundamental science to take innovations forward using - [Loughborough University (Transport Safety Research Centre)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-501/) - The objectives of the Transport Safety Research Centre are to reduce traffic casualties and mitigate the broader impact of transport on society by conducting world-leading basic and applied research. Previously called the Vehicle Safety Research Centre it was renamed in 2010 to reflect the greater diversity of its research in the field of traffic safety - [Development Training Solutions Ltd.](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-545/) - Development Training Solution (DTS) are driver training consultants and specialise in delivering nationwide fleet driver training and education. DTS also provides contracted services for AA Drivetech, Kirklees Council and TTC 2000. DTS are members of the DIA, MSA, AIRSO, IAM, ROSPA and IFL. Contacts Kevin Stead Director 6 Crossley Lane Dalton Huddersfield T: 01484 326396 - [Cumbria Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-96/) - The Cumbria Road Safety Partnership undertakes a range of activities that have the common aim of reducing road casualties including: • The use of safety camera vans • Police enforcement operations • Identification and implementation of local engineering safety schemes and appropriate speed limits • Education and training/engagement • Community engagement • Communications Evidence reflects - [Suckling Transport Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-537/) - Suckling Transport operates 55 road tanker vehicles in the UK and delivers nearly 2bn litres of inflammable liquid each year for major oil companies. The hazardous nature of the product carried makes road safety a pre-requisite. The company is registered to ISO9001:2008 and to BS EN12798, which provides additional safety procedures for the carriage of - [Firebrake Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-536/) - The Wales Community Fire Safety Trust (known as Atal Tân Cymru / Firebrake Wales) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee established in 2002. Independent of, but working closely with, the three Welsh Fire & Rescue Services, its objects are: • To advance the education of the public in relation to all aspects - [Rochdale Casualty Reduction Team](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-84/) - Rochdale MBC Casualty Reduction Team aims to regenerate the Rochdale borough bringing together the best of public and private sector skills to create an ambitious and socially aware organisation. Over £1billion of investment throughout the borough of Rochdale will drive regeneration across education, housing, leisure, transportation and public building sectors. With the support and enthusiasm - [Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-61/) - Road Safety Training - The Calderdale Road Safety Team provides training courses for primary & secondary school pupils in cycling proficiency & pedestrian skills. School Crossing Patrols - SCPs are provided at 63 sites across the district, supervising more than 4.5k children every session on their way to & from school. Partnership Working - Close - [Coventry City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-248/) - The Coventry City Council website includes information on the following road safety issues: • Road Junctions The Council should have a continuing programme of schemes to improve the safety and operation of the highway network. Many of these schemes originate from requests made by the public. As well as concerns about the safety of individual - [University of London (Royal Holloway)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-528/) - Royal Holloway is one of the largest colleges in the University of London with an excellent reputation for teaching and research. Royal Holloway is acknowledged for research excellence in the arts, humanities and sciences. Our research community attracts leading academics and research students from throughout the world and collaborates on research projects with other international - [Driving Instructors Association](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-362/) - The Driving Instructors Association was founded in 1978 to represent the interests of the professional driving instructor. It is regularly consulted by all the relevant Government bodies, has representation in Parliament, and enjoys influence in Europe and throughout the world. We're the voice of driver training in the UK and overseas and have consultative status - [MRSS](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-525/) - MRSS is part of the TTC2000 Group and has been established to support local authorities in the delivery of road safety ETP. We offer a fully managed road safety service for those authorities who wish to oursourse the service, or alternatively we will work with a LA to fill the gaps as a result of - [East Lothian Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-524/) - Contacts Colin Baird cbaird@eastlothian.gov.uk - [T-Kartor G B Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-520/) - The increasing use of digital geographic information throughout society offers exciting opportunities to improve the way we live and work - opportunities which must be guided by vision, experience and creativity in order to be realised. T-Kartor has a deep understanding and interest in merging geospatial and cartographic skills with IT to achieve success. Our - [Safer Roads (Berkshire)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-144/) - ‘Safer Roads’ is a generic prefix attributed to partnership activities undertaken by the six Berkshire Local Authorities in order to progressively reduce the number of road casualties in their area. United through a common identity, Safer Roads delivers innovative and high quality award winning schemes and road safety initiatives whilst maintaining the benefits and efficiencies - [DHL](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-262/) - Centre for operational and vocational training for DHL in the UK. DHL offers integrated services and tailored, customer-focused solutions for managing and transporting letters, goods and information. Contacts Pierre de Carteret UK Programme Manager - Driver CPC Fleet Engineering Services Trafford Park Road Trafford Park M17 1HS T: 07818 828361 E: pierre.decarteret@dhl.com Simon Wilson Transport - [Edinburgh Napier University (Transport Research Institute)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-500/) - The Transport Research Institute (TRI) is Scotland's largest and longest established transport research group. Established in 1996 we have an enviable track record in delivering high quality transport research, consultancy and other knowledge transfer projects in applied settings. At TRI you'll find a level of focused expertise which most organisations simply don't have in-house. The - [University of Southampton (Transport Research Group)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-503/) - The Transportation Research Group (TRG) is one of the UK's longest established and leading centres for multi-disciplinary transport teaching and research. TRG has research links across the University of Southampton, and with other groups in the UK and overseas. Major activities have traditionally related to all aspects of the development, application and understanding of the - [University of Leeds (Institute for Transport Studies)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-497/) - The Institute for Transport Studies (ITS) is a free-standing academic department of the University of Leeds and part of the Faculty of Environment. The Institute's primary purpose is to advance the understanding of transport activity, operations and use, and to develop skills and best practice among transport professionals and decision-makers. The history of ITS goes - [University College London (Centre for Transport Studies)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-506/) - The Centre for Transport Studies is a part of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at UCL, and is located on the second floor of the Chadwick building. The Accessibility Research Group (ARG) is based within CTS. Together with our colleagues in the Centre for Transport Studies at Imperial College we offer an - [Imperial College London (Centre for Transport Studies)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-508/) - The Centre for Transport Studies (CTS) is based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and carries out teaching and research in a broad range of aspects of transport studies. The Centre is one of the leading inter-disciplinary transport research and teaching centres in Europe. It consists of six permanent academic staff with backgrounds - [University of Aberdeen (Centre for Transport Research)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-502/) - The Centre for Transport Research (CTR) is a research centre of the Department of Geography and Environment within the School of Geosciences, and acts as the focus for transport research at the University of Aberdeen. The Centre’s mission is: “To develop a leading research centre of international excellence and reputation in Aberdeen specialising in the - [Brunel University (Ergonomics Research Group)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-516/) - The Ergonomics Research Group (ERG) is currently made up of eight active researchers, led by Dr Mark Young, a Senior Lecturer in Design. The ERG conducts and disseminates research on cognitive ergonomics in various application domains, with a strong emphasis on transport ergonomics. Our projects have been funded by research councils and commercial organisations, and - [Damerell's Motorcycle Training](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-519/) - We are a Yamaha and Honda main dealer (largest in Cornwall) with our own training school. The training school has 6 instructors (1x full time, 5x part time) delivering CBT,125 & DAS test training. Our chief instructor is also a RPMT. Two of the instructors have an active role with the local IAM bike group. - [GoSafe](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-517/) - We are a Partnership funded by a Welsh Government Grant. GoSafe is made up of the 22 Welsh Unitary Authorities, Welsh Government, four Welsh Police Forces and Her Majesty’s Court & Tribunal Service. We also work closely with the NPHS and Fire Services in Wales. The Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership (WRCRP) aims to support - [Stilwell Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-514/) - srsCULTURE is a web-based whole life Road Safety Education programme. srs is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise and a signatory to the European Charter for Road Safety. srsCULTUREforSchools is the first sector, which is live on the website now. Schools become members and it shows their commitment to delivering Road Safety Education through the curriculum. Luton - [Risk Solutions](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-513/) - Risk Solutions is a small, employee owned, consultancy. We help organisations understand the risks and uncertainties associated with complex problems in order to make better informed decisions. We work for central Government, devolved agencies and private sector infrastructure clients; principally across the transport, energy, and environment sectors. We offer a wide range of risk management, - [Alcohol Support Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-510/) - Alcohol Support Ltd is a local voluntery organisation based in Aberdeen. As an organisation we provide a number of services to anyone who has alcohol issue or anyone affected by someone else's use of alcohol. We provide a 1 to 1 counselling service, a child and family counselling service, and a Drink Drive Rehabilitation Scheme. - [University of Nottingham Transport Research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-499/) - The University of Nottingham is home to one of the largest and most advanced programmes of transport research in the UK. The activities in transport research at the University of Nottingham are conducted in a large number of academic schools, including Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Electrical and Electronic - [University of Warwick](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-495/) - Transport Research Unit, Warwick Medical School. Carries out research into road safety, driver attitudes, attitudes of health professionals, driving after head injury, medical aspects of fitness to drive. Contacts Dr Carol Hawley Principal Research Fellow Warwick Medical School Gibbet Hill Road Coventry CV4 7AL T: 02476 52249 E: carol.skye@btinternet.com W: www.warwick.ac.uk - [International Solutions 4 Safer Driving](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-494/) - International Solutions 4 Safer Driving is committed to raising the standards of driver and rider training and testing to help reduce road casualties. Contacts Trevor Wedge Managing Director and Consultant 3 High Street Sturton by Stow Lincoln LN1 2AE T: 02081446833 E: trevor.wedge@is4sd.com W: www.is4sd.com - [Transport Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-490/) - Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland is responsible for: • Rail and trunk road networks • Major public transport projects • National concessionary travel schemes • Impartial travel services • Coordinating the National Transport Strategy for Scotland • Liaising - [North Ayrshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-486/) - Contacts Colin T. Kay E: ckay@north-ayrshire.gov.uk - [Stewart Paton Associates Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-483/) - We are a Consulting Engineering and Forensic Accident Invesitgation practice specialising in road safety auditing, road safety engineering and accident investigation. We also provide road safety audit training. Our road safety audit experience covers the spectrum of extent, complexity and cost of road works schemes. We have unique expertise in assessing the road safety implications - [ALCOLOCK UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-481/) - ALCOLOCK UK is the leading supplier of Alcohol Interlock Devices worldwide and has recently launched its UK office based in Wales. ALCOLOCK UK is a subsidiary of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Canada, a major supplier of breath alcohol testing equipment to law enforcement, medical, comercial/industrial and transportation markets . ALCOLOCK UK are members of PACTS, AIRSO - [Avon Fire & Rescue Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-480/) - Avon Fire & Rescue Service has a duty to make provision for rescuing persons from road traffic accidents and for dealing with the aftermath of such accidents. AF&RS has been working closely with our four local authority road safety practioners and police to help reduce the number of road traffic collisions. Contacts Stuart Matthews Station - [Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-477/) - As the local authority Fire and Rescue Service we play a core role in delivering prevention and protection and emergency response services to the community-related injuries. We are also working in partnerships with other agencies to drive down road related injuries. Contacts Mat Lee Station Manager Road Safety Alfreton Fire Station Turnpike Business Park Alfreton - [York City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-228/) - The York City Council road safety team provides advice and information on the following issues: • Cycle training - Cycle training for adults and information about training offered in schools. • Pedestrian crossings - Pelican, puffin and toucan crossings. • Cycling and walking to school - school travel plans help to reduce the effects of - [Wirral Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-223/) - The Road Safety Team is committed to improving road safety for all road users. We aim to minimise road crashes and reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads. We deliver road safety education, training and publicity aimed at influencing behavioural change. Our activities include, but are not limited to: • - [Central Bedfordshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-476/) - In April 2009, Bedfordshire County Council split to create three unitary authorities, which included Central Bedfordshire Council. Central Bedfordshire covers an area of approximately 716km² making it the 11th largest unitary authority in England by area (ONS2001 Census). In 2010, Amey, the existing highways services provider, took on the provision of the road safety education, - [Amey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-475/) - In April 2009, Bedfordshire County Council split to create three unitary authorities, which included Central Bedfordshire Council. Central Bedfordshire covers an area of approximately 716km² making it the 11th largest unitary authority in England by area (ONS2001 Census). In 2010, Amey, the existing highways services provider, took on the provision of the road safety education, - [Wigan MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-219/) - Wigan MBC provides information and advice about road safety on the following topics: • Child Car Seats • Cycling • Driver Training Courses • Pedestrian Crossings Road Safety Forum In addition, Wigan Council, along with partners and local experts in road safety, has launched the borough's road safety forum. The forum meets regularly to bring - [Westminster City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-218/) - Westminster City Council in the heart of London has a population of 220,000 with a daily inflow of over one million. We carry out child pedestrian training, facilitate schools with curriculum resources, train SCPs and work with diverse groups from different religious and ethnic backgrounds. Our aim is to improve road user skills through teaching - [West Sussex County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-216/) - Road safety is extremely high on our agenda and we will endeavour to do everything we can to make the roads in West Sussex a safer place. Our list of priorities are vast but include driver training, cycling, children, horse riders, Safer Routes to Schools, pedestrian safety and car safety. Contacts Ron Paterson Team Manager - [West Midlands Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-215/) - The West Midlands Road Safety Partnership was formed in April 2007 to act as the principal advisor to the West Midlands Planning and Transportation Sub-Committee on road safety matters. We aim to promote safety for all road users in the West Midlands Metropolitan area and support the delivery of the West Midlands targets for the - [West Midlands Fire Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-289/) - The West Midlands Fire Service is committed to driving down the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads in our region. To this end we have set up a road traffic education programme aimed at all road users, in partnership with West Midlands Police, road safety agencies and primary care trusts, This - [West Dunbartonshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-237/) - Our aim is to reduce injury accidents throughout the area from the Banks of the Clyde to Loch Lomondside. We use a wide variety of approaches to work towards reducing crashes on our roads; these include education and engineering, working in partnership with our colleagues within roads and education. As a Road Safety Team we - [Waterford City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-213/) - Our Road Safety Officer, Jemma Jacob, promotes road safety in Waterford by: • Visiting primary & secondary schools to give talks about road safety. • Providing schools with Safe Cycling programmes. • Assessing traffic hazards outside schools and thereafter providing solutions. • Training schools wardens at eight schools in the city. Contacts Jemma Jacob Road - [Warwickshire Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-303/) - Warwickshire Police will use all its resources to reduce death, injury, loss and distress. The Road Safety Unit informs and supports the force's collision reduction strategy. Experienced staff within the Unit analyse collision data to identify key sites, routes and themes on the County road network. This intelligence is used to guide and inform policing - [Warwickshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-210/) - We improve the safety of the County’s roads by identifying and treating those sites and routes that have a recent significant personal injury crash history. As speed is a major factor in many crashes, the majority of work addresses speeding problems and can include traffic calming. Many requests for safety improvements are made every year. - [Warrington Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-211/) - The Warrington Borough Council website provides information about the road safety team, what they do, how and why, plus advice on child car seats, seatbelts, drink driving and more. Advice and information is given on the following road safety topics and initiatives: • Be safe be seen • Child car seats • Older drivers • - [UK Global Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-392/) - UK Road Safety & Global Road Safety joined strengths in 2009 to form a road safety partnership with the aim of contributing to the reduction of injuries & death on the world's roads. UK Global Road Safety has developed a deserved reputation for the quality of their online driver assessment, training and fleet risk management - [Torfaen County Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-202/) - Road safety directly involves all road users whether travelling on bike, on foot or by car. Road safety practices identify the factors that lead to road accidents. Through a variety of engineering measures, educational initiatives at schools and special events, Torfaen Council implements road safety programmes to all age groups and sections of the community. - [ECOSAFE Fleet Driver Training Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-473/) - Our objective is to educate and enhance the existing driving skills of working drivers, and inspire them so that their organisation can reap the benefits from the advantages of safe, economical and professional driving. To achieve these objectives we uniquely offer bespoke driver training services beyond the traditional driving school delivered by the highest quality - [Torbay Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-201/) - Torbay Council's Road Safety Team works hard to promote road safety education and implement safety schemes in Torbay that benefit the whole community, giving everybody the opportunity to have access to information, training and guidance in all matters relating to road safety. The aim of Torbay Council is to promote the three main areas within - [SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-139/) - SWOV is the centre point for road safety research in the Netherlands and was founded in 1962. SWOV’s objective is to contribute to road safety by means of scientific research and dissemination of the results. The position that the Netherlands has acquired in the field of road safety makes SWOV recognised throughout the world. About - [Sussex Safer Roads Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-132/) - We are funded by Government grant through the three local highway authorities, East and West Sussex County Councils and Brighton and Hove City Council. Other partners are Sussex Police, the Fire and Rescue Services from West and East Sussex, the Highways Agency and HM Courts’ Service. The Partnership, which still has camera enforcement as its - [Strathclyde Safety Camera Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-127/) - The Strathclyde Safety Camera Partnership consists of Strathclyde Police, Transport Scotland and all 12 unitary local authorities in West Central Scotland. The Partnership operates safety cameras - fixed, mobile, average speed and red-light, throughout the Strathclyde area at locations that have a history of personal injury accidents where speeding or red light running are considered - [Suffolk Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-360/) - Suffolk Police works closely with other agencies in order to effectively tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Our road safety unit provides advice and safety information on a range of road safety topics including: • What to do in a collision? • Are you modifications legal? • Drink driving • Driving Laws • Bikesafe • Drivewise - [Staffordshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-122/) - The Road Safety & Sustainable Travel Unit is responsible for road safety education, training and publicity aimed at reducing the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on Staffordshire's roads. Throughout the year, the Road Safety and Sustainable Travel Unit co-ordinate a number of campaigns targetting vulnerable road user groups as part of - [South Tipperary County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-121/) - The County Council, in conjunction with the National Safety Council, operates a programme of education and awareness of road safety. This involves promoting the need for caution and awareness of the dangers on the roads in South Tipperary. The programme includes visits to schools by the Road Safety Officer and the promotion of Junior Warden - [South Lanarkshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-112/) - Our road safety team aims to reduce road casualties and is committed to making South Lanarkshire's road users as informed about road safety as possible. South Lanarkshire Council provides information and advice on the following road safety issues: • Adult road safety education • Driver fatigue • Parking near schools • Pre-school road safety • - [Solihull MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-111/) - Solihull MBC provides information on road safety including reporting obstructed pavements, dangerous paving, potholes and floods. The council website provides further advice on the following: • Dangerous road junctions - information about road safety and how to report a dangerous road. • Driver training - information about the benefits of driver training. • Pedestrian crossings - [Clackmannanshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-292/) - The Roads and Transportation Team aims to minimise both the real and perceived hazards to drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable groups including the elderly and the young. By evaluating those streets and areas that have both real and perceived road safety issues, we prioritise our work programmes to deal with the main problem areas first. - [Shetland Islands Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-103/) - Shetland Islands Council continues to work along with the Police and other agencies to reduce the number of people killed or injured on roads in Shetland. Injuries, particularly serious injuries, have been falling over the years. Unfortunately deaths as a result of road crashes has remained largely unchanged over the last 20 years, averaging 2 - [Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-101/) - The safety of Sefton's residents and visitors is of paramount importance and we have a team of dedicated officers whose main task is to reduce and prevent road traffic collisions on our roads. On average, road traffic collisions within Sefton results in approximately 1,400 casualties each year. In order to reduce these road traffic collisions, - [Scottish Borders Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-100/) - Road safety affects almost everyone, whether it is a subconscious decision to cross a road at a particular point, choosing an appropriate speed to drive or deciding the age a child can go to school unaccompanied. The choices we make are influenced directly by real or perceived safety on the roads. In 2010 there were - [Sandwell MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-99/) - Sandwell's Safer and Sustainable Travel Team provides road safety education, training and publicity for residents across the Borough. We are also responsible for the management and delivery of the school crossing patrol service. Sandwell's Road Safety Team provides education, training and publicity for residents across the Borough. We have a long record of producing award - [Wrexham County Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-227/) - The Road Safety Section is located in the Transportation & Asset Management Department of Wrexham County Borough Council. Its aim is to secure the safety of all road users, through targeted road safety education, training and publicity programmes across the County Borough. Campaigns and initiatives are delivered at a local level and support is also - [Wokingham Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-224/) - We are committed to safe roads and communities and work with others to maintain road safety. Safer Roads is a partnership between the local authorities in Berkshire working progressively to reduce road casualties in the area. United through a common identity, Safer Roads delivers high quality, award winning road safety initiatives while maintaining the benefits - [Wiltshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-220/) - Travelling plays an important role in all our lives whether going to work, school, shopping or leisure. The road safety team looks at ways to improve the behaviour of motorised road users, from cars to motorbikes, along with pedestrians and cyclists. Measures to help improve their safety are encouraged and promoted through a comprehensive programme - [Weymouth and Portland Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-333/) - Contacts Christine James E: ChristineJames@weymouth.gov.uk - [Waterford County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-212/) - The Waterford County Council provides information and advice to cyclists, drivers and pedestrians about how to stay safe on the roads. Contacts Anthony Walsh Road Safety Officer Civic Offices Davitts Quay, Dungarvan Co. Waterford, Ireland T: 00 353 58 22084 E: awalsh@waterfordcoco.ie - [Transport for London](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-204/) - Transport for London (TfL) was created in 2000 as part of the Greater London Authority. Put simply, we manage London's transport network, and put the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy into action. Keeping seven million Londoners moving is a huge job - and it takes more than 28,000 of us to do it. We manage - [Thurrock Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-200/) - The philosophy in Thurrock is to ensure that a broad educational programme is offered that will foster correct attitudes and behaviour amongst all road users, particularly children and young drivers. The overall aim of the Road Safety Unit is to work together with the people of Thurrock and our partners in other agencies to reduce - [Tameside MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-140/) - Tameside Road Safety Unit provides the following services for all age ranges and all types of road users: • Education • Training • Publicity Road Safety staff visit every primary school in the Borough to deliver the School Crossing Patrol Club to all year three children. The interactive presentation promotes pedestrian skills, traffic awareness, "be - [Salford City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-98/) - Reducing the number of accidents on the road involves changing attitudes through a planned and structured programme for children and adults. Road awareness needs to be developed from an early age and continued throughout life. The road safety team offers a service to nurseries and schools in Salford which includes; • Road safety projects and - [Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-183/) - Put simply, with 60 people killed on roads in the Royal Borough in the past 10 years, and over 1,200 seriously injured, we need to reduce road casualties. But it is becoming harder to do this using conventional methods. We have made considerable improvements in reducing collisions on roads in the borough over this period, - [Routesafe Systems](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-89/) - Routesafe Systems was initially created from the specialist development arm of Learian Designs in 1996 and provides technical solutions in a wide range of environments. From the design of the London bus lane enforcement system in 1999 to the high resolution camera network used to control the UK's air traffic at West Drayton, Routesafe has - [Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-254/) - RoSPA began life in 1917 in response to an 'alarming increase in traffic accidents’ in London. Today, we promote safety in all areas of life – on the road, in the home, at work, in schools, at leisure and on or near water. Our mission is to 'Save Lives and Reduce Injuries'. Road safety is - [Road Safety Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-82/) - Road Safety Scotland develops and co-ordinates national road safety education and publicity initiatives. It is funded by Transport Scotland, an agency of the Scottish Government and, in 2011-2012 its annual budget is £1,810,000, with a further £500,000 allocated to social marketing campaigns which are designed to address the problems which pose the greatest risk to - [Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-75/) - Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council promotes road safety through the distribution of leaflets on the following topics: • School crossing patrol • Child seats • Equestrian road safety The council also encourages children to learn about safety with the following initiatives: • Spike the Hedgehog • Competition Time Contacts Mike Hall Road Safety Manager Belmont - [Reading Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-67/) - Reading Borough Council provides information, advice, training schemes and initiatives on various road safety matters including: RBC Cycle training scheme Cycle training is promoted in Primary and Secondary Schools for pupils aged 10 years of age and over. The aim of the scheme is to enable young people to cycle safely and to promote cycling - [RAC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-231/) - RAC is headquartered in Birmingham with approximately 4,000 dedicated staff operating from four bases throughout the UK and provides motor-related services to both consumers and corporate clients. RAC offers vehicle and breakdown services through a nationwide, branded patrol force, focusing primarily on vehicle repair and recovery. In 2010, RAC's patrol force of approximately 1,800 patrols - [PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-331/) - The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s purpose is to make Northern Ireland safer for everyone through professional, progressive policing. We achieve this goal through policing with the community. This proactive, community-driven approach sees the police and local community working together to identify and solve problems. Road Safety Our initiatives to improve road safety include the - [Oxfordshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-54/) - Oxfordshire County Council provides advice, information and statitstics on the following road safety initiatives and issues: • Road accidents • Footsteps • Cycle training • Be safe, be seen • Cycle helmets • Motor cyclists • School crossing patrols • Speed limits • Minibus driving assessments Contacts Geoff Barrell Principal Engineer - Road Safety/Traffic Engineering - [Nottinghamshire Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-302/) - Nottinghamshire Police plays an important role in fighting crime, protecting people and promoting law and order in Nottinghamshire. We do this 24 hours a day, every day. We police an area of more than 800 square miles and serve a diverse population of more than one million people living in Nottinghamshire’s towns and villages and - [Northumberland County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-42/) - The Northumberland County Council road safety team provide advice and information on the following road safety issues and initiatives: • Department of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) • ExpertRider Motorcycle Training • Safety cameras • Driver training • Driving in Winter • Pedestrian crossings • Road humps • Schools (cycling and walking) • - [Northern Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-438/) - One of Northern Constabulary’s main strategic priorities is to provide safer roads with reduced deaths, injury and crime. Northern Constabulary has adopted and supports the The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland's Scottish Road Policing Framework 2009 – 2012 which is based on the five pillars of Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Encouragement and Evaluation. Action - [North Tyneside Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-35/) - Good progress has been made in reducing casualties on North Tyneside’s roads, and to secure further improvements in safety our strategy includes measures to reduce vehicle speeds in residential areas, make it safer to walk and cycle, provide clearer safety information to drivers and improve the local environment throughout the borough. To encourage residents and - [Telford & Wrekin Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-142/) - Our overall aim is for people to be safe however they choose to travel on our roads. This is achieved through engineering, education, encouragement and by working closely with the Police on road safety enforcement. The Telford & Wrekin Council road safety unit provides advice and information on the following: • Travelling safely • Child - [Stoke on Trent City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-125/) - Stoke-on-Trent is a partner in the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership which is working with other professionals towards reducing the number of road traffic casualties in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. We aim to reduce casualties through education, training, publicity, enforcement and engineering. Visit the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership website to see exactly what we are doing. Whilst - [Stockton on Tees Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-124/) - Stockton Council's Road Safety Team provides a wide range of services and advice to reduce casualties on our roads, including: • Cycle Training - we have a team of professional instructors to deliver Bikeability (National Standard) cycle training to Year 5 and 6 school pupils. Adult cyclist training and refresher courses are also available, for - [Oxfordshire County Council Fire & Rescue Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-469/) - We are the Road Safety Team from Oxfordshire County Council and have recently been moved from Highways to our Fire & Rescue Service. Our role is to provide Road Safety Education, Training & Publicity. Contacts Julie Jones Road Safety Officer Fire Service HQ Sterling Road Kidlington, Oxford OX5 2DU T: 01865 321682 E: julie.jones@oxfordshire.gov.uk - [Roadsafe](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-235/) - RoadSafe is a road safety partnership of leading companies in the motor and transport Industries in Britain, the government and road safety professionals. It aims to reduce deaths and injuries caused by road accidents and promote safer roads for all. RoadSafe brings together representatives from government, the vehicle and component manufacturing and road transport industries, - [Road Safety GB - North East](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-80/) - Road Safety GB North East is a regional group of the national organisation, that supports local authority road safety managers/officers and their teams to fulfil their statutory duty to reduce road casualties through education, training and publicity. The North East regional group is made up of 12 local highway authorities. There are two County Councils - [Road Safety Foundation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-233/) - The Road Safety Foundation is a UK charity advocating road casualty reduction through simultaneous action on all three components of the safe road system: roads, vehicles and behaviour. The charity has enabled work across each of these components and several of our published reports have provided the basis of new legislation or government policy. For - [RAC Foundation](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-234/) - The Royal Automobile Club Foundation for Motoring is a transport policy and research organisation which explores the economic, mobility, safety and environmental issues relating to roads and their users. The Foundation publishes independent and authoritative research with which it promotes informed debate and advocates policy in the interest of the responsible motorist. In 2010/11 the - [North Somerset Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-31/) - Our goal is to reduce the number of traffic casualties and make the roads safer. We aim to achieve this by promoting road safety through training and publicity initiatives aimed at young drivers and bike riders. We do this via education exercises in schools and colleges and by co-ordinating cycle training and tests for school - [Newcastle City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-25/) - The Road Safety Team provides publicity, training and education for people who live and work in Newcastle. The team has a flexible approach to delivering road safety information and training. Programmes and initiatives are designed to promote good road safety practice and reduce road traffic accidents. We have close partnerships with schools, fire service, police - [Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-24/) - Our team of officers are committed to making Neath Port Talbot's road users as informed about road safety as possible. We promote road safety through education, training and publicity for all ages and types of road user, from pre-school children to the elderly. Working with engineers in Engineering and Programme Management, we publicise changes in - [Moray Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-23/) - Road Safety in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Each Council has previously produced separate Road Safety Plans for their area. The Councils periodically review road safety in their areas. The previous Aberdeenshire Road Safety Plan (2005-2010) and Moray Road Safety Plan (2008-2010) outlined strategies to improve road safety with regard to vulnerable road user groups. - [Milton Keynes Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-21/) - The Road Safety Section covers the following: • Safer Journeys - a Safer Journeys to School project is based around physical engineering measures on the school journey. • School Crossing Patrols - to help children and adults cross the road safely at designated sites. • School Travel Plans - a document written by a school - [Midlothian Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-20/) - Midlothian Council’s statutory duties and responsibilities in the promotion of road safety are contained within the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Road Traffic Act 1988. Midlothian Council shares responsibility for road safety with the Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police. Midlothian is committed to reducing the number of accidents on the road - [Middlesbrough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-19/) - Middlesbrough Council’s Road Safety and Traffic Management Group manages transport in the borough in its role as the Highway Authority. The group provides a range of services including implementation of the council's transport policies and investment programs set out in the Local Transport Plan (LTP). This includes: • Traffic management of the council’s roads, including - [Metropolitan Police Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-417/) - The Metropolitan Police Service is famed around the world and has a unique place in the history of policing. It is by far the largest of the police services that operate in Greater London (the others include the City of London Police and the British Transport Police). The Royal Parks Constabulary have now become part - [Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-17/) - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's commitment to service in the community means that we are continually striving to improve our service to you. Our road safety unit covers the following road issues: • Cycling - information and advice and cycling proficiency • Pavements - maintenance, obstructions, personal injury and stolen slabs • Roads - flooding - [Meath County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-14/) - Meath County Council is the primary unit of local government in County Meath. The council was established in 1899 following the enactment of the 1898 Local Government (Ireland) Act. Local government was given constitutional recognition in 1999. Infrastructure Department The Infrastructure (Roads) Department is responsible for the planning, design and maintenance of the regional and - [Rowan Public Affairs](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-468/) - Founded in 2004, Rowan Public Affairs (RPA) is a small specialised public policy and communications consultancy which focuses on policy issues in niche sectors, but with a large focus on the motorcycle industry and motorcycle safety. Based in London, the SW of England and with international connections, the RPA team are specialists in policy development, - [Manchester City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-12/) - Manchester road safety team looks after the education, training and publicity side of road safety and the School Crossing Patrol Service. Some of the schemes include: • Cycle training • Road safety resource page • Information for parents/carers • Information for teachers • Work related road safety • Publicity campaigns Our aim is to reduce - [Luton Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-199/) - The Luton Borough Council road safety unit provides detailed advice and information on the following individual topics: • Child road safety • Cycling • Dangerous road junctions • Driving • Motorcycling • Pedestrian crossings • Pedestrian safety • Responsible road user intiative • Road safety for parents • Safer routes to school • Safety on - [London Borough of Waltham Forest](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-209/) - The Road Safety Section is responsible for road safety education, training and publicity in the borough and is involved in the following: • Cycle training courses in schools and additional courses over the summer holidays • Promoting traffic club • Running the junior accident prevention officers club As well as providing road safety learning resources - [London Borough of Sutton](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-134/) - In partnership with the Metropolitan Police, London Borough of Sutton is continually campaigning to reduce anti-social behaviour and traffic offences. Our Road Safety Unit offers training and regularly runs publicity campaigns to help make Sutton a safer borough. Our Road Safety Department is always happy to give advice to any age group. For children, the - [London Borough of Southwark](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-115/) - The road safety team aims to reduce road casualties and is committed to making Southwark's road users as informed about road safety as possible. We promote road safety through education, training and publicity for all ages and types of road user, from pre-school children to the elderly. Southwark Council is happy to offer advice on - [Peterborough City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-63/) - The Road Safety Team offers a comprehensive road safety education, training and publicity programme. Officers provide an advisory service to ensure that road safety messages and themes can be covered both in the classroom and in the wider community. Other educational activities include Theatre in Education performances and the opportunity for guest speakers to assist - [Oldham MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-52/) - The Council is responsible for introducing and maintaining physical road safety measures, and for making traffic orders (regulations like speed limits). We aim to use our road safety measures to reduce: • Accident levels • Traffic • The impact of commuter parking And to improve: • Public transport routes • Accessibility for the disabled • - [Nottinghamshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-50/) - Making the county’s roads safer for everyone whether they’re walking, cycling or driving is a top priority for the County Council. Our road safety work focuses on: • Increasing awareness of how to stay safe on our roads • Cycle and pedestrian training for schoolchildren • Making it easier and safer for children to walk - [Modeshift](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-467/) - Modeshift is a national membership organisation that specialises in active and sustainable travel and provides behaviour change support for those working with children, young people, families, school communities and educational establishments. Modeshift also seeks to influence national debate - government policy and action, and public opinion - and works with other organisations to achieve common - [North Lanarkshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-29/) - We are committed to making North Lanarkshire's roads as safe as the can be and use engineering, enforcement, education, promotion and encouragement to achieve this. Our road safety unit is involved in the following: • Cycling proficiency • Cycling to school • Mobile school crossing patrol service • Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act - [Mayo County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-13/) - Road Safety is a major national concern. The current road safety strategy involves a multifaceted approach such as enforcement of laws in relation to speeding, alcohol levels and seat belt wearing, hard hitting publicity through television advertising on these issues and education/information campaigns in primary and secondary schools. Local Authorities in general, and Mayo County - [London Borough of Tower Hamlets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-203/) - Tower Hamlets council is committed to making the borough a safer place for all road users. Road traffic accidents statistics show we are right to prioritise this important issue. Measures undertaken to make roads safer include encouraging speed reduction, effective use of traffic management techniques and educating road users. Speed reduction In areas where excessive - [London Borough of Richmond upon Thames](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-78/) - The safety of all categories of road user is a council priority. The Safety Education Team provides a range of educational, training and publicity initiatives on a variety of road safety themes to help reduce the number and severity of road accidents in the borough. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames team provides the - [Interactive Driving Systems](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-440/) - Interactive Driving Systems® is a research-led global provider of fleet risk management solutions with local management and implementation support in 35 countries. Virtual Risk Manager delivers our research driven products and services that are proven and independently validated to work, straight to drivers and managers. Our mission is to help our clients across the world - [London Borough of Lewisham](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-193/) - The Council has a continuing programme of schemes to improve the safety and operation of the highway network. Many of these schemes originate from requests made by the public, including the following: Pedestrian crossings • Working with Transport for London, we provide pedestrian crossing facilities and review existing signalled junctions to improve pedestrian priority and - [London Borough of Bromley](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-57/) - The London Borough of Bromley's road safety team is involved in the following campaigns in the Bromley region: • Cycle training: we can provide you with an introduction to cycling by offering training and advice on how to cycle safely and maintain your bike. • Driver training: we offer training and advice to drivers of - [London Borough of Haringey](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-169/) - Haringey Council promotes road safety through education and training and by introducing road safety schemes. Haringey Council has a continuing programme of schemes to improve the safety and operation of the highway network. Many of these schemes originate from issues reported by members of the public such as dangerous road junctions, requests for pedestrian crossing - [London Borough of Croydon](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-92/) - The London Borough of Croydon Road safety team provides advice and information on the following issues in the area: • Junior Road Safety Officers - local primary school children can become Junior Road Safety Officers and help to champion the road safety message. • Croydon young drivers - education and advice for young drivers, including - [Limerick City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-194/) - Contacts Rory McDermott Traffic Engineer Limerick City Council City Hall, Merchants Quay Limerick City T: 00 353 842 905 874 E: rmcdermott@limerickcity.ie - [Herefordshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-171/) - Herefordshire Council is the statutory highway authority for the county and has statutory duties in respect of maintaining the highway network in a safe manner. We investigate accidents, analyse statistics and design engineering and educational interventions to reduce road traffic casualties. A comparison against the national averages indicates that the county's most serious road traffic - [London Borough of Merton](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-18/) - We are committed to improving road safety. We have a programme of education, training, publicity, engineering and enforcement which aims to reduce road accidents, including the following: • Adult cycling • Be a brighter biker • Bikesafe and Scootersafe • Children's Traffic Club • Children's cycle training programme • Debra the Zebra • Kerbcraft • - [London Borough of Lambeth](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-311/) - Lambeth's Road Safety Team has produced a road safety guide for everyone living, working and travelling through Lambeth. It is part of the council's strategy to reduce road casualties in Lambeth, especially among the most vulnerable road users, such as children, cyclists, and pedestrians. Copies of our road safety guide have been distributed to all - [London Borough of Islington](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-181/) - The Road Safety and Special Projects Team deliver a comprehensive range of road safety initiatives for nursery, pre-school, primary and secondary school pupils and adults in the borough. Our objective is to reduce road accidents and raise awareness of road safety issues across the borough. The programme in Islington currently includes cycle training for adults - [London Borough of Greenwich](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-161/) - In conforming to the London Road Safety Plan, the Borough Road Safety Plan examines road safety issues in the broader context of sustainable transport strategies to reduce traffic and improve the environment. It also sets out how Greenwich Council will continue to seek the co-operation of all concerned to consolidate the casualty targets achieved by - [London Borough of Enfield](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-150/) - The Enfield Road Safety Partnership was established in 2004 in response to the Council's Local Public Sector Agreement, aimed at reducing the numbers of killed and seriously injured on Enfield 's roads. Its aims are: • To make the roads in Enfield safer for all road users • To reduce the number of people injured - [London Borough of Hounslow](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-179/) - We provide information to members of the public on matters such as in-car safety and drink driving. We also have a programme of road safety education in all schools in the borough. The London Borough of Hounslow provides information and advice on the following issues in the local area: • Cycle training • Hounslow Road - [London Borough of Bexley](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-34/) - Road safety work supports the Council’s ambition of ‘improving the quality of life in Bexley’. It also supports themes set out in its long-term vision for Bexley in the Community Strategy: Our Vision for Bexley 2003-2013. This vision was developed by the Partnership for Bexley, the Local Strategic Partnership. Our Vision details aspirations for the - [Living Streets](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-232/) - Living Streets is the national charity that stands up for pedestrians. With our supporters we work to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, where people want to walk. We work with professionals and politicians to make sure every community can enjoy vibrant streets and public spaces. Over recent years, we’ve grown and developed hugely, making - [Lincolnshire Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-309/) - In terms of geographic area, Lincolnshire Police is one of the largest forces in the United Kingdom covering 2,284 square miles. The population of the area we cover is approximately 646,000, and we employ just under 1200 police officers and 1200 police staff. The Lincolnshire Police gives advice and information on how to keep safe - [Limerick County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-196/) - Limerick County Council is responsible for 3,601 kms. of road in the County, which includes the Local, Regional and National Road Network. The Road Design Office in Lissanalta House, Dooradoyle is responsible for the planning, design and construction of national road projects. Limerick County Council provides advice and information on the following: • Abnormal Load - [Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-189/) - The Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety is a multi-agency Partnership committed to reducing the numbers of deaths and injuries on Lancashire's roads. It is a long-term commitment to making fundamental positive changes in the public’s attitudes towards road user behaviour. The Partnership's goal is to save lives across Lancashire, reduce injury and disability and make - [Kent County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-184/) - We constantly strive to keep road users as safe as possible on Kent's roads. We do this through pedestrian, driver, rider and cyclist training. We also use countywide road safety awareness campaigns, education programmes and safety engineering measures. Cyclists As it grows in popularity, many people are using their bike as a mode of transport - [Hull City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-180/) - Road crashes kill over 3000 people in the UK each year and around 30,000 are seriously injured. In Hull the situation has greatly improved over the last decade with the overall number of injuries down by almost one third and the number killed or seriously injured halved. Speed is the biggest single factor in crashes, - [Highways Agency - NOD SE Area 4](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-177/) - The Highways Agency is the network operator responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the motorway and trunk road network in England. We are committed to continuous improvement and have made significant changes to the way we maintain the network. Area 4 encompasses the motorways and key trunk roads in Kent, Sussex and small parts of - [Highways Agency - Area 5](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-173/) - The Highways Agency is the network operator responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the motorway and trunk road network in England. We are committed to continuous improvement and have made significant changes to the way we maintain the network. The Area 5 network consists of the M25 and A282 Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing and - [Highways Agency - Area 12 & 14](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-174/) - The Highways Agency is the network operator responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the motorway and trunk road network in England. We are committed to continuous improvement and have made significant changes to the way we maintain the network. Area 12 comprises approximately 326 miles (525 kilometres) of motorway and trunk roads and over 1300 - [Highland Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-175/) - Road safety affects everyone in the Highlands, and the Council as Local Roads Authority, has a statutory duty, under the Road Traffic Act 1991, to prepare and carry out a programme of measures designed to promote road safety. Highland Council is working towards achiveing the road safety casualty reduction targets set out in the Scottish - [Hammersmith and Fulham Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-363/) - Cycling and walking to school We encourage children to learn about road safety from an early age. Transport for London’s Children’s Traffic Club helps parents introduce their pre-school children to road safety with a series of six books (one is posted to members every six months). Our Road Safety Officers visit infant, junior and secondary - [Halton Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-165/) - Halton's road safety team provides education, training and publicity for all age ranges and all types of road users and also supports national and local road safety schemes. The team provides information and advice on the following topics: • Education • Training • School Crossing Patrols • Stop The Drop • Crucial Crew • Driver - [Gwynedd Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-163/) - Gwynedd Council is responsible for improving road safety throughout the county in a number of ways, including educating and training adults and children about the dangers. Contacts Colin Jones Parking & Road Safety Manager Gwynedd Council Parking Office, Nevadd Ydref Bangor, Gwynedd T: 01286 679753 E: colinjones@gwynedd.gov.uk - [Gwent Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-225/) - Gwent Police cover an area of 600 square miles bounded by Abergavenny in the North, Newport in the South, Chepstow in the East and Caerphilly in the West. The Gwent policing area is mixed, rural and urban, and the road network carries large volumes of traffic through the M4 link to the East, which now - [Flintshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-155/) - The key aims of the road safety unit are to manage and deliver education, training and publicity to all road users in order to develop better awareness and a more responsible attitude towards road safety. We also operate the School Crossing Patrol Service and coordinate the Safe Routes in Communities programme. The road safety unit - [Essex County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-4/) - The road safety service engages in engineering, education, training and publicity to significantly reduce the number of people being killed and injured on the roads. We have advice on driving when tired, under the influence of prescribed and illegal drugs and during adverse weather conditions. The Essex County Council road safety team offers further information - [East Riding of Yorkshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-148/) - The transport policy team's primary responsibility is to prepare and oversee the delivery of the Local Transport Plan. Every local authority has an obligation to produce a Local Transport Plan for the area the authority covers. Our current third Local Transport Plan contains the policies and strategies for local transport, and sets out the ways - [East Dunbartonshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-147/) - East Dunbartonshire Council's road safety team provides information and advice on the following topics: • Drink driving • Road safety - pavements • Road safety - road maintenance • Young driver safety Contacts Caroline Brown Road Safety Training Officer Broomhill Industrial Estate Kilsyth Road Kirkintilloch G66 1TF T: 0141 5745766 E: caroline.brown@eastdunbarton.gov.uk - [East Ayrshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-146/) - We have a statutory obligation to introduce initiatives designed to promote road safety and reduce road deaths and casualties. To meet this obligation, we have introduced a number of engineering schemes and projects supported by education and publicity measures. The Road Safety Plan sets out the measures which we, in partnership with Strathclyde Police and - [Durham Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-350/) - Durham Constabulary is responsible for policing County Durham and Darlington, covering an area of 860 square miles with a population of 610,000 people. Police headquarters are at Aykley Heads, Durham, and there are police stations throughout County Durham and Darlington. Durham Constabulary officers deal with breaches in motoring legislation using discretion. They have guidelines and - [Isle of Anglesey County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-9/) - Contacts William Hughes Road Safety Officer Isle of Anglesey County Council Council Offices Llangefni Anglesey LL77 7TW T: 01248 752372 E: twhht@anglesey.gov.uk - [Hertfordshire Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-296/) - Round the clock more than 4,000 police officers police staff work hard to provide a policing service to the public of Hertfordshire, supported by more than 250 Specials. In our work we put our communities first - we want to be there when victims need us the most and when criminals don't. But, most importantly, - [Fingal County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-153/) - The following are the services provided by the Fingal County Council Road Safety Section: • Management and administration of the School Warden Service. • Promotion of cycle training in primary schools. • Organisation of Road Safety Weeks in schools. • Distribution of Road Safety literature to factories,shops schools etc. • Organisation of Summer and Winter - [Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-143/) - Launched in 2003, Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership is a Government-backed scheme which aims to reduce the number of road casualties in the region. The Partnership consists of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary, Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Government. The Partnership enforces - [Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-141/) - The Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership comprises the following partners: • Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary • Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership • Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service • Dumfries and Galloway Council - Planning and Environment Services • Dumfries and Galloway Council - Schools Service • Transport Scotland • Dumfries & - [Dudley MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-137/) - The Road Safety and Travel Awareness Team carry out a statutory responsibility under the 1988 Road Traffic Act to deliver a program of road safety education, training and publicity. Our aims are: • To help reduce the number and severity of road traffic casualties. • To raise awareness of the way people travel. We encourage - [Derbyshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-118/) - We co-ordinate programmes of road safety training, education and publicity campaigns, to reduce road traffic casualties. These aim to raise awareness of different road safety issues and are closely linked to the government's Think! campaign. The Derbyshire County Council road safety team provides information, statistics and advice on the following topics: • Road traffic collisions - [Derbyshire Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-323/) - Derbyshire Constabulary is committed to reducing and investigating crime, protecting people and promoting law and order across the county of Derbyshire. Derbyshire is renowned for being hugely diverse, encompassing the rural areas of the Peak District as well as old mining communities, modern towns and business centres. It is also home to the vibrant and - [Department for Transport](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-116/) - Our vision is for a transport system that is an engine for economic growth, but one that is also greener and safer and improves quality of life in our communities. By improving the links that help to move goods and people around, and by targeting investment in new projects that promote green growth, we can - [Cumbria County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-94/) - Cumbria County Council, in partnership with the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership, offers advice and information on the following road safety topics: • Cycling and walking to school • Pedestrian crossings • Road safety initiatives • School crossing patrols • Traffic calming Contacts Rob Lewis Head of Road Safety Cumbria County Council The Capita Building Kingmoor - [Cornwall Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-90/) - The Cornwall Council website offers advice and information covering the following road user groups and road safety issues: • Cycling • Drivers • Motorcyclists • Young drivers • School Crossing Patrols • Pedestrians • Cameras • Junior Road Safety Officers • Cornwall Council Road Safety Case Studies Contacts Paula Wellings County Road Safety Officer Cornwall - [Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-420/) - The Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar Council website provides advice and information on the following topics: • Cycling and walking to school • Cycling proficiency • Dangerous road junctions • Driver training • Pedestrian crossings • Speed humps • Spillages Contacts Donald Macrae Roads Manager Technical Services Dept Sandwick Road Isle Of Lewis HS1 0DW T: - [Co-operative Insurance](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-217/) - The Co-operative Banking Group is part of The Co-operative Group, the UK's largest consumer co-operative. We are a group of businesses that includes The Co-operative Insurance Society and The Co-operative Bank. Contacts Duncan Bowker Co-operative Insurance T:0161 903 3819. E: duncan.bowker@cfs.coop - [City and County of Swansea](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-136/) - Our objective is safety on our roads and to reduce the number of people injured or killed on our roads. We do this largely through public education (particularly in schools) and by taking an active part in national road safety campaigns and by providing a School Crossing Patrol Service at the city's busiest schools. In - [Child Accident Prevention Trust](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-230/) - The Child Accident Prevention Trust is the UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. • We give free child safety advice to parents and carers on our website, as well as online quizzes and activities on popular safety topics. • We distribute - [Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-81/) - Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership commenced operation on 1 April 2006 following a very strict site selection criterion. The partnership operates mobile camera units at 11 key sites across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire areas and along the A811 Stirling/Dumbarton Road. The Central Safety Camera Partnership is made up of: • Clackmannanshire Council • Falkirk Council - [Carmarthenshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-76/) - The Road Safety Action Group was set up to consider ways to improve road safety across Carmarthenshire in partial fulfilment of our responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to improve community safety. The group is one of five action groups within the Community Safety Partnership, the chairperson of which is council’s Chief Executive - [Donegal County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-129/) - Road safety is a vital public concern and one that affects each of us every day. Donegal County Council is committed to reducing the numbers and severity of casualties on our roads. To achieve this Donegal County Council is working with other stakeholders through the Donegal Road Safety Working Group. Donegal County Council supports both - [Doncaster MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-126/) - The Road Safety Education Unit is committed to reducung the number of severirty of road casualties by means of Education, Training and Publicity. The unit is able to offer help and advice on a full range of traffic education topics from safe use of baby seats in cars to the safe use of mobility scooters. - [Department of Health](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-241/) - The Department of Health provides strategic leadership for public health, the NHS and social care in England. The Department of Health’s purpose is to improve England’s health and well-being and in doing so achieve better health, better care, and better value for all. We lead the integration of health and well-being into wider Government policy, - [Cardiff Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-72/) - Cardiff Council has a duty under the Road Traffic Act 1988 to promote road safety. The Council's Road Safety Team has responsibility for education, training, publicity and the operation of the School Crossing Patrol Service. The Road Safety Team provides a comprehensive level of support to schools and colleges across the County and the Centre - [Capita Symonds](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-70/) - Capita Symonds is one of the UK’s largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering design, infrastructure, real estate and outsourcing solutions on a local, national and international scale. We have 4,000 staff at over 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth - [Bury Metropolitan Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-60/) - The Road Safety Unit is dedicated to reducing road traffic collisions. Through Road safety education, training and publicity we are helping to reduce the number of collisions throughout the borough. The Bury Metropolitan Borough Council website includes advice and information on the following road safety topics: • Education for pre-school children • Education for primary - [Blackpool Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-41/) - In 2010 four people died and another 497 were injured on Blackpool’s roads. But for every one person killed or injured there can be dozens more affected. Road crashes don’t just kill people but cause trauma and grief to those friends and family left behind. Blackpool Council’s Travel and Road Safety team are committed to - [Birmingham City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-39/) - Birmingham City Council is obliged to conduct the following: • Carry out studies into the cause of accidents on roads in their area. • Take appropriate measures to prevent such accidents. • Provide road safety education, training and publicity for all ages and types of road user, from pre-school to the elderly. Birmingham City Council's - [Bedford Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-294/) - A unitary authority formed in April 2009 after the abolition of Bedfordshire County Council. Bedford Borough Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to improve local quality of life. Working together with our partners as part of the Bedford Borough Partnership, we are determined to make the Borough a better place to - [Bath & North East Somerset Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-33/) - Our aim is to reduce the threat posed by the speed and volume of motor vehicles on our roads. If we can make the road environment safer for the most vulnerable - pedestrians, cyclists, children and the elderly - then all road users will benefit. Bath and North East Somerset Council offers information, statistics, publications - [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-32/) - Barnsley Council provides in-depth advice and statistics on the following topics: • Road markings and signage - red routes • Safety cameras • Cycle training • Cycling and walking to school • Dangerous road junctions • Driver training • Pedestrian crossings • Speed humps • Spillages • Traffic schemes • School crossing patrols • Speed - [Aviva](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-238/) - Aviva is one of the world's largest insurance groups with 53 million customers worldwide and 46,000 employees. In the UK, Aviva takes care of its 19.2 million customers by helping them look after their future, protecting what’s important – from their health to their homes, their cars to their business – and saving for the - [Atkins](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-433/) - Atkins is one of the world’s leading engineering and design consultancies. In the UK Atkins is the largest engineering design consultancy. Atkins plans, designs and enables clients’ capital programmes in and around the built environment. Atkins’ business is that of a technical consultancy, and provides advice and engineering design for public, regulated and private sector - [Aberdeenshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-10/) - The Aberdeenshire County Council Road website offers in-depth information on the following topics: • Joint Road Safety Plan - The first joint Road Safety Plan to be produced by Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and The Moray Council. • North East Scotland Road Casualty Reduction Strategy - The joint action plan agreed by partners in - [National Transport Commission](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-465/) - The NTC is an inter-governmental agency charged with improving the productivity, safety and environmental performance of Australia’s road, rail and intermodal transport system. The NTC also plays an important role in implementation planning to ensure reform outcomes are realised on the ground, as well as coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and maintaining the implementation of approved reforms. - [Cavan County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-79/) - Cavan County Council's website provides in-depth information and advice on the following road safety topics: • Car Drivers • Parents • Farmers • Motorcyclists • Cyclists • Pedestrians Contacts David Farrelly Road Safety Officer Cavan County Council Courthouse Farnham Street, Cavan, Ireland T: 00 353 49 437 8341 E: dfarrelly@cavancoco.ie - [Aberdeen City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-8/) - The road safety and traffic management team implements traffic management measures through the 'Small Scale Traffic Management Process' which includes periods of public consultation and requires committee approval to proceed. Various traffic management and parking issues, which have been highlighted by members of the public and elected members, are addressed through this process. The team - [Bournemouth Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-45/) - Bournemouth Borough Council provides information, advice and statistics on the following road safety issues: • Current Consultations - View the latest consultations in your road. • Adult Road Safety - Cycle/motorcycle/car safety and training including mature driver courses. • Children & Young People - Tips on the right type of car seat for your child, - [Bolton Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-44/) - Bolton Council provides information, advice and initiatives on the following road safety topics: • Cameras • Cycle training • Cycling and walking to school • Dangerous Road Junctions • Pedestrian crossings • Speed humps • Spillages • Traffic schemes Contacts Kevin Place Road Safety Officer Bolton Council 4th Floor, The Wellsprings Civic Centre, Bolton 01204 - [Argyll and Bute Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-11/) - The Road Safety Unit provides education, training and publicity for residents across Argyll and Bute covering the following areas: • Early Years • Primary Education • Road Safety Calendar Competition • Secondary Education • In Car Safety • Car Seat Clinics • Young Drivers • Travelling Safety Contacts Carl Olivarius Road Safety Officer Argyll and - [Right To Ride](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-246/) - Right To Ride Ltd is a not for profit company registered and based in Northern Ireland. Right To Ride's object is to carry on activities, in particular (without limitation) to promote awareness and understanding of training, environmental road safety and security issues relating to the use of those vehicles classed in law as motorcycles, scooters, - [Driving Instructor Branch, Unite the Union](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-460/) - DIB, Unite is an organisation that represents Approved Driving Instructors (its members). Members teach/coach people to drive from the learner level to the advanced level. DIB, Unite has contributed and responded to many consultative documents presented to the driver training profession by Government, but most of all, its members have taught students to be safe - [Welsh Assembly Government/Road Safety Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-448/) - The Welsh Government is the devolved Government for Wales. It is working to help improve the lives of people in Wales and make our nation a better place in which to live and work. Road Safety Wales is a sub-division of the Welsh Assembly Government that has been established to create 'unity from diversity' by - [Awareness Driver Training Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-442/) - Awareness Driver Training Limited was established in 2005. The aim of the organisation is to produce professional training in the field of driving, using practical applications and theory based learning. The training takes place using courses which have been written in-house and accredited by DIAmond Advanced Motorists and the Driving Instructors Association. We have also - [North West Federation of Driving Instructors](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-437/) - We are an association with approximately 1,000 ADIs affilited to us through their local associations. In addition, we were the first ADI RoADAR Group (NWFDIA RoADAR Group) in the UK (founded in July 2010). It is our intention to unite all associations in the North West under our banner; where ADIs have no local association - [Hermes Driving School](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-436/) - Hermes Driving School specialises in the training of HGV drivers, including the new Driver CPC. We are part of one of Europe's largest carriers and train over 800 drivers a year in 21 training centres throughout the UK. Contacts Chris Grimshaw Manager Hermes Bradford Dealburn Road BD12 0RG T: 0844 848 7227 E: chris.grimshaw@hermes-europe.co.uk W: - [Young Driver Training Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-427/) - Young Driver Training Ltd is an initiative to get younger people, aged 11-17 to practice driving and gain driving experience before applying for their licence. Fully qualified ADI driving instructors teach students how to start, drive, brake, corner, change gear, stop and reverse. Contacts Kim Stanton kim@youngdriver.eu 07584 235 825 - [The Deer Initiative](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-426/) - The Deer Initiative is a broad partnership of statutory, voluntary and private interests dedicated to "ensuring the delivery of a sustainable, well-managed wild deer population in England and Wales ". The Partners abide by the principles of the Deer Accord and encourage others to share their commitment and priorities as an integral part of their - [StarTraq (UK) Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-425/) - StarTraq’s mission is to improve road safety through education and enforcement. StarTraq’s software applications are designed for the processing of any offence type and the delivery of targeted online education. Currently, one third of the UK’s Police Forces use StarTraq systems to seamlessly process traffic offences, improving efficiency while maintaining recognised road safety standards. Contacts - [Driving Research Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-423/) - Driving Research offers consultancy services in many areas of driver psychology, including evaluation of road safety initiatives, development of bespoke risk assessments, and design and delivery of attitudinal training. Contacts Dr Julie Gandolfi Managing Director 45 Shackleton Place Oldbrook Milton Keynes MK6 2PT T: 01908 663275 E: julie.gandolfi@drivingresearch.co.uk W: www.drivingresearch.co.uk - [MOD (Ministry of Defence) St Athan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-421/) - We are the trade training department within the MOD's transport section. We run an active road safety campaign on camp, aimed at military and civilian personnel. Contacts Mike Marshman MTTT+L MOD St Athan Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF624WA T: 01446797143 E: mtlic1@4stt.mod.uk - [Aston CPD](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-419/) - Aston CPD runs many distance learning and 1,2,3 day courses and conferences on road safety, management and engineering, among other engineering courses. Contacts Andrew Carter Course Administrator Birmingham Science Park Aston, iBIC Holt Court South, Jennens Road Birmingham B7 4EJ T: 0121 250 3818 E: enquiries@astoncpdcentre.co.uk W: www.astoncpdcentre.co.uk - [Figurehead Intelligence Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-414/) - Figurehead Intelligence is a company specialising in geo-spatial data analysis, with a particular emphasis on creative use of school census and STATS-19 data to create online maps, reports and learning resources for schools. Our website, www.schooltravelfacts.com already has freely available road safety maps for all the DFES registered schools in local authority areas. Our School - [Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-413/) - The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service covers some 4,500 square miles and makes-up almost two thirds of the landmass of the Principality of Wales. A wide variety of risks are found within our operational area ranging from the petro-chemical industries in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire and Briton Ferry, Neath, to the risks associated - [Abbey Motorcycle Instructors Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-411/) - We are a Driving Standards Agency Approved Training Body offering training and coaching from Novice to L Test level and advanced training in UK and abroad towards a recognised qualification or as part of a corporate road safety scheme. Contacts Jim Smith Chief Instructor 63b Milton Park Milton Abingdon OX14 4RX T: 441865409947 E: enqs@abbeymotorcycleinstructors.com - [Thames Valley Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-410/) - We are responsible for policing the roads of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. This includes large parts of the M1, M4, M40 and M25 motorways, a total of 196 miles - more than any other British police force. These roads are among the busiest routes in Europe. Contacts Andrew Luck Traffic Management Officer Three Mile Cross - [User Perspective Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-408/) - User Perspective is a specialist human factors consultancy for the transport and security industries. We help our clients understand the subtle combination of what humans can do, and what they will do. We work on an international basis in many differing sectors and support new ventures with outstanding skills that complement our work. These include - [Road Safety Authority](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-406/) - The RSA works to improve road safety in Ireland by: • Developing and implementing information and education campaigns to increase awareness of road safety and promote safer driving • Improving vehicle standards • Establishing and monitoring a standard for driver instruction • Overseeing the system of driver licensing and undertaking certain enforcement activities • Working - [Lancashire Constabulary](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-404/) - Lancashire Constabulary's Roads Policing Unit is responsible for delviery of a strategy which includes casualty reduction. Contacts Deborah Howard Ch Inspector Roads Policing Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters PO Box 77 Hutton, Preston, Lancashire PR45SB T: 01772 412231 E: deborah.howard@lancashire.pnn.police.uk W: www.lancashire.police.uk - [Slough Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-106/) - Slough uses the three E’s to deliver a structured approach to road safety across the borough. We have a time table of road safety education which is delivered to schools and colleges. Our engineering measures are implemented from a league table of cluster sites across the borough. Strategic enforcement is carried out jointly with the - [EuroRAP](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-399/) - The European Road Assessment Programme - EuroRAP AISBL - is an international not-for profit association registered in Belgium. Its members are motoring organisations, national and regional road authorities, and experts who have been elected because of the special contribution they have made to EuroRAP. EuroRAP is a sister programme to EuroNCAP, the independent crash test - [Euro NCAP](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-400/) - Euro NCAP organizes crash-tests and provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Established in 1997, Euro NCAP is composed of seven European Governments as well as motoring and consumer organisations in every European country. Euro NCAP has become a - [95 Alive Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-7/) - The target to save 95 lives by the end of 2010 has been surpassed by the York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership. The number of lives saved in the past five years is 126. That means 126 more men, women and children are alive today who may otherwise have died if casualties had carried - [UK Roads Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-247/) - UK Roads is an independent company dedicated to encouraging a better understanding of the current standards, advice and issues relating to the provision and maintenance of features on our roads. Our purpose is to facilitate better practices in the design and use of highways infrastructure by: managing a family of websites that are run by - [Tri-Coaching Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-380/) - Tri Coaching Partnership is a concept born out of the minds of three experienced trainers/coaches to the driver training industry. A change in the way we teach people to drive is fundamental. The traditonal way of instructing is not fit for the modern lifestyle and volume of traffic. Trevor Wedge DSA registrar has said a - [TMS CONSULTANCY](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-378/) - TMS is one of the UK’s leading independent road safety and traffic management consultancies and provides specialist consultancy, research and training services within this field. With a team of 19 key staff, TMS provides services to an extensive client base in both the private and public sectors throughout the UK and internationally. Many of the - [Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-56/) - About PACTS The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) is a registered charity and an associate Parliamentary Group. Its charitable objective is "To protect human life through the promotion of transport safety for the public benefit". Its aim is to advise and inform members of the House of Commons and of the House of - [City of Edinburgh Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-377/) - The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to providing a safe and modern road network for the 21st century. Building on the Scottish Government's Road Safety Framework the Council and its partners have developed a Road Safety Plan for Edinburgh to 2020, as a focus for all road safety activity in the city. At the - [SWARWG](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-376/) - The South-West Accident Reduction Working Group is the ADEPT sponsored regional local authority group for casualty reduction in the south-west, with a key focus on road safety engineering it has branched out further into regional collaboration to help coordinate road safety best practice and casualty reduction effort in the south-west, and now works closely with - [Ideas4ADIs Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-373/) - Ideas4ADIs Ltd develops, produces and supplies training and business products and services to the driver training industry. It was formally established back in 2004 after many years of groundwork, and has grown steadily as we continue to build our reputation on the high quality of our products and service. Our aim is to promote high - [M Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-371/) - The M partnership is a specialist creative consultancy that has managed and delivered numerous road safety campaigns and initiatives since 2006. We have supported County Councils, Road Safety Partnerships and Police Authorities by applying an intelligent mix of proven marketing and engagement activities to reach targeted groups of road users. Contacts Guy Boardman Commercial Director - [RideSafe BackSafe](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-244/) - Launched in April 2006, the RideSafe BackSafe initiative is run by bikers for bikers. Our main aims are to: 1.Increase other road users' awareness of the vulnerability of bikers on the road and emphasise the need to THINK BIKE, THINK BIKER and LEAVE ROOM. 2.Promote defensive road riding for effective risk assessment. 3.Encourage bikers to - [i2i Motorcycle Academy](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-370/) - The i2i Motorcycle Academy has been working with council safety teams to help reduce injuries and deaths of riders on the roads of the uk.Our work involves helping riders improve their machine control and changing thier minds about Advanced training. This is achieved by a better more attractive image, instant improvments to their skills when - [TRL](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-242/) - TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world-class research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport. TRL works at the leading edge of transport, generating and applying science, knowledge and understanding to develop innovative solutions and software delivered to our customers around the world. We work with organisations from the public - [Falkirk Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-269/) - Falkirk Council (or Falkirk Unitary Authority) was constituted in 1996, when the Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Councils replaced the previous, barely sufficiently large roads authority, Central Regional Council (2008 mid-year estimated population about 290,500). Within its Unitary Authority area, Falkirk Council supports a population of (2008 mid-year estimated) 151,600 and maintains the 933 km of - [Motorcycle Action Group](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-369/) - The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), was founded in 1973 and is a member-based, volunteer led organisation (currently 60,000), with an administrative head office in the West Midlands. MAG campaigns to promote and protect motorcycling and the interests of all riders. Contacts Paddy Tyson Campaigns Manager PO Box 750 Warwick CV34 9FU T: 01926844064 E: paddy.tyson@mag-uk.org - [Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-367/) - The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) is the largest specialist trade association in the highways sector, whose aim is to drive forward standards of quality, health & safety and training. Contacts Unit 35 Corringham Road Industrial Estate Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 1QB T: 01427 610101 - [Steer Davies Gleave](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-366/) - Steer Davies Gleave is an independant consultancy. We have international experience of transport and road safety work. Contacts Pete Zanzottera Principal Consultant West Riding House 67 Albion Street Leeds LS1 5AA T: 07973833598 E: pete.z@sdgworld.net - [Deryshire Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-364/) - Police - Roads Policing. Aim to reduce the numbers killed and seriously injured on the Roads of Derbyshire. Contacts Adam Waterfall Roads policing Inspector Operational Support Wyatts Way Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3SU T: 0345 12333 33 E: adam.waterfall.2012@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk - [Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust (BHIT)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-361/) - By advancing the use of helmets, cycle training, cycle lights and reflective clothing, the charity aims to ensure young cyclists are well equipped to take part in this healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport. Contacts Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust, 51 Milford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8LG. T: 0118 958 3585 E: BHIT@dial.pipex.com - [Drivers Edge UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-358/) - Drivers Edge UK "helps young, new and next generation drivers stay safe, save money and remain responsible as new road users." The S.A.M.E (Safety Awareness Mentoring Education) Academy is an innovative aspect of the organisation that aims to dramatically reduce the instances of road traffic accidents and driving related crimes in the UK within young - [Blueknight Learning Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-356/) - Learning & development organisation specialising in drug and alcohol driver impairment and other road safety issues Contacts Stephen Collier Managing Director PO Box 5442 Dodford Northampton NN7 4SX T: 07976395136 E: steve.collier@blueknightlearning.com - [London Borough of Hackney](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-164/) - Deliver Road Safety Education Training Publicity and Engineering on Borough and Transport for London roads. Work with the sustainable transport team and a Olympic authority. Contacts Ugo Ihesiene Principal Road Safety Engineer T: 020 8356 8454 E: ugo.ihesiene@hackney.gov.uk Elaine Beckett Principal Road Safety Officer I Casterton Street Hackney London E8 1FB T: 0208 356 4963 - [Lightmare](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-354/) - Our organisation has been formed to fight the growing road safety issue of blinding lights which affect a driver's ability to perceive hazards. The Authorities are allowing this "lightmare" to escalate, they are putting the most vulnerable and less conspicuous road users at risk - pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Our aim is to persuade the - [Devon & Somerset Advanced Riders](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-353/) - Rospa affiliated advanced motorcycle training organisation. Committed to reducing Casualties and improving Rider Standards by Training and Education. Contacts Colin Webster Group Chairman 4 Silver Street Willand Devon EX15 2RG T: 01823 681626 E: colin@dsar.co.uk - [Cheshire West and Chester Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-352/) - The Road Safety Unit analyses road crash data to target resources whilst a team of field and support staff create the maximum opportunities to: develop skills; extend awareness and increase knowledge and understanding; encourage positive and caring attitudes and initiate and develop partnerships. The Road Safety Education, Training and Publicity Team sits within the Road - [Tyne and Wear, Local Transport Plan](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-206/) - In Tyne and Wear, a joint Local Transport Plan has been prepared by the five local authorities; Gateshead Council; Newcastle City Council; North Tyneside; South Tyneside; Sunderland and the PTE, Nexus Consultation is carried out with various key stakeholders – including Bus Operators, Train companies, the port and airport, haulage companies, cyclist and pedestrian organisations - [Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-187/) - Knowsley is one of five metropolitan boroughs of Merseyside. The 2004 deprivation indices placed Knowsley as the third most deprived borough nationally. Over half (52per cent) of Knowsley’s population live in the top 10 per cent most deprived super output areas in the country. The borough has transformed its casualty profile over recent years from - [Home Office Scientific Development Branch](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-301/) - The road policing team of HOSDB Contacts Alan Brooke Project Manager Woodcock Hill Sandridge St Albans AL4 9HQ T: 01727816383 E: alan.brooke@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk - [Grampian Police](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-332/) - Contacts Sonia Buchan E: Sonia.Buchan@grampian.pnn.police.uk - [Forum of Mobility Centres](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-306/) - The Forum of Mobility Centres is a network of 17 independent organisations covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, who offer professional, high quality information, advice and assessment to individuals who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury which may affect their ability to drive, access or egress a motor - [eDriving Solutions Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-265/) - eDriving Solutions is a road safety consultancy focusing on the development and evaluation of road safety interventions. We have worked widely with the public sector both at a local and national level. We specialise in the development of ebased products, for example through the provision of e-learning to the driver training industry. Contacts Ian Edwards - [Cranfield University](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-279/) - Cranfield's mission to transform knowledge into ingenious solutions in science, technology and management places us at the forefront of some of the world's most practical, cutting-edge projects. Cranfield has a global reputation for inspirational teaching and research, industrial-scale facilities and superior links with industry and commerce And as a wholly postgraduate institution, Cranfield is the - [BSI](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-271/) - BSI is the UK National Standards body and is the owner and operator of the highly trusted and recognised Kitemark. Kitemark has helped consumers to identify quality, reliable and safe products for more than 100 years and has an important role to play in helping to keep roads safe. From road signs, to crash helmets, - [ACPO ITS](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-310/) - ACPO ITS is part of the Metropolitan Police Service and conducts research in the field of intelligent transport systems on behalf of UK emergency services Contacts Jim Hammond Chief Superintendent Lancing Police Station 107 North Road Lancing BN159BB T: 01243843654 E: Jim_hammond@btconnect.com - [Klaruw RMS Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-351/) - KLARUW are specialist Contractors who offer several unique mechanical techniques to restore the skid resistance of sound but never the less slippery surfaces. NO MATERIALS ARE USED IN THE TREATMENT PROCESSES, effectively 100% recycling. The treatments are extremely cost effective and using no materials, are also sustainable and environmentally friendly with very low carbon footrints. - [Blackburn with Darwen](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-38/) - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Casualty Reduction Team is responsible for the implementation of education, training and publicity on all aspects of road safety, for all members of the community. It is our aim is to reduce casualties throughout the Borough by working with partner organisations and the community using a holistic approach rather than - [Gateshead Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-156/) - Gateshead Council is involved in various aspects of road safety work. The contributors to this website will be: Regional Road Safety Resource Project The Regional Road Safety Monitoring Resource is a regional project running since April 2007. The project is designed to meet the demand in the North East for improved analysis of road safety - [South Eastern Education and Library Board](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-349/) - We are an education board in Northen Ireland we have a fleet of 130 home to school transport we also have 90 school crossing patrols. Contacts Paul Kinsella Senior Driver Grahamsbridge Road Dundonald BT16 2HS T: 02890566570 E: paul.kinsella@seelb.org.uk - [Rotherham Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-88/) - Rotherham Council's Road Safety Team includes engineers and road safety officers . Casualty data is used to help set our priorities in terms of Local Safety Schemes and education, training and publicity campaigns. The team also undertakes road safety audits at the different stages of all the Council's highways schemes. Rotherham is lead authority for - [SafeSpeed](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-347/) - Safe Speed campaigns against speed cameras, but for Intelligent and Proper Road Safety. Safe Speed does not campaign against speed limits, but instead calls for proportionate and intelligent enforcement of all motoring laws. Speed cameras have proved to be far from intelligent and far from proportionate. Contacts Claire Armstrong Co-founder COAST View Hunting Hill, Tain - [Cycle Training UK](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-344/) - Cycle Training UK exists to promote cycling as a sustainable form of transport. We believe that the best way to promote cycling is to teach people to use their bikes safely and with confidence. We have been promoting cycling in greater London and around the country for over 10 years. We are a co-operative; our - [Savills (L&P) Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-342/) - Savills is a multi-disciplinary property and development consultancy, with 150 planning, urban design and transport planning professionals. Savills Transport Planning provides advice/ input into development schemes of varying scale/ nature across the UK. Contacts Nigel Eggar Head of Transport Planning Unex House 132 - 134 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 8PA T: 01223 347056 E: negggar@savills.com - [IRSO](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-338/) - IRSO's aim is to facilitate the continued professional development of road safety practitioners in the UK to ensure that all road safety related schemes delivered in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland are evidence-led, target-driven, examples of best practice and of the highest quality. Contacts IRSO Head Office 12 Haddon Close Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 5ZB E: - [RoadPeace](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-325/) - RoadPeace is the leading UK charity providing support for victims of road crashes and campaigning for justice, road safety and road danger reduction. Established in 1992, we are a membership organisation run by a board of trustees, one full-time and four part-time staff members and trained volunteers. Contacts Mark Aeron-Thomas Fundraising & Planning 245a Coldharbour - [NHS Bristol](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-308/) - NHS Bristol is the Primary Care Trust serving the people of Bristol. The Department of Public Health employs an Injury Prevention Manager to lead on injury prevention. This includes represeting the four Primary Care Trusts in the old Avon area on the West of England Road Safety Partnership. NHS Bristols public health priorities include redcuning - [ANDISP](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-307/) - ANDISP is the Association of National Driver Improvement Service Providers. ANDISP is a member of the National Driver Offender Retraining Steering Group (N-DORS) which consists of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), the Association of Chief Police Officers, Scotland (ACPOS), ANDISP, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the Department for Transport (DfT), the Home Office, - [Drive2u](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-300/) - We are a driver training centre located on campus at Teesside University. We train learners, advanced drivers, driving instructors, and infact any type of driver training. We are also partnered with Brake, and Middlesbrough council to deliver road safety training via presentations and workshops. Contacts Dave spencer Training and Development Director Teesside University Victoria Building - [RSN Associates](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-287/) - RSN Associates LLP is a limited liability partnership. Its partners are Valerie Platt BEd MA and Andrew Clayton PhD FIHT. It brings together over 45 years experience to provide professional support to local authority road safety and sustainable transport initiatives. More recently, work has been undertaken to support safety partnerships and railway safety initiatives. Contacts - [Hampshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-168/) - Hampshire County Council is a top performing authority, rated as 'four star' through the CPA process by government. Our ambition is to keep it that way, while we continually improve our performance in the interests of the communities we serve. Looking after Hampshire, our job is to ensure the county is safe and secure and - [South Manchester Assn of Driving Instructors](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-282/) - We are a group of approximately 35 Professional Driving Instructors based in South Manchester that meet once a month. Our primary aim is to teach learners to drive in a considerate manner and to develop safe driving attitudes in them. Contacts Gus Keep Approved Driving Instructor 52 Halstead Grove Gatley Stockport SK8 4HL T: 07813210687 - [Cycle Exeter](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-281/) - In 2005 Exeter was named one of Cycling England's six initial Cycling Demonstration Towns. Tasked with achieving their vision of 'More people cycling, more safely and more often', Devon County Council has run this project with a DfT grant of £1.5m over three years, with Exeter City Council and developer contributions. In 2008 after another - [JM Safety Training Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-278/) - JM Safety Training delivers training to large goods vehicle drivers. We cater for a wide range of businesses from individual operators to large organisations with a high number of drivers. Our instructors are fully qualified and we are registered on the approved CPC register along with the courses we offer. Contacts Jimmy McPartland Director Unit - [RAF (transport training department)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-275/) - Transport training department preparing personnel for operations and UK service. Contacts Fields Road Safety Advisor MT Spt RAF Boulmer Northumberland NE66 3JF T: 01665607584 E: fieldsp960@boulmer.raf.mod.uk - [Kent & Medway Safety Camera Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-273/) - Kent & Medway Safety Camera Partnership was formed in July 2002 and is committed to influencing, educating and encouraging motorists on the roads in Kent and Medway to slow down, stay within the speed limit and help reduce the number of speed-related crashes and casualties through the combination of education, publicity and enforcement. Contacts Katherine - [Darlington Borough Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-268/) - Darlington Borough Council's (ETP)Education, Training and Publicity Road Safety Team consists of four successful areas of work: • Pedestrian Training for years 1,2 and 3 • Cyclist Training (Bikeability) • School Crossing Patrol Service • General ETP We have approximately 80 staff in total delivering services to residents. This is inclusive of office based staff - [Driving Risk Management Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-258/) - Driving Risk Management Ltd is occupational road risk business, offering fleet driver training to clients throughout the UK. The company, which is based in London with nationwide coverage provides simple effective solutions in managing road risk. Defensive driving, eco driving, advanced driving, LGV PCV, security driving, interactive theory workshops and skid control. Contacts K Bowling - [TyreSafe](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-260/) - TyreSafe is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. In 2009, TyreSafe was awarded with the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of its achievements in raising awareness about the dangers associated with driving on defective and worn tyres. TyreSafe supports the - [The Stationery Office (TSO)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-256/) - TSO is the official publisher for the Driving Standards Agency, publishing the official DSA books, software, DVDs and downloads to help learner drivers and riders pass their driving tests and drive safely for life. Working with TSO has enabled DSA’s range to maintain a market leading position through the continuous review and improvement of product - [Institute of Highway Engineers](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-253/) - The Institute of Highway Engineers was founded in 1965 and has been registering engineers and technicians with the Engineering Council since 1972, and accrediting academic courses since 1989. IHE is run by and for practical engineers and allied professionals who have ideas and commitment to sustainability and integrity. Our staff are happy to advise you - [Safer Roads Humber](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-97/) - Safer Roads Humber is the regional road safety partnership and is working towards reducing crashes and casualties on the region’s roads. Safer Roads Humber is made up of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Her Majesty’s Court Service, Highways Agency, Hull City Council, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, Humberside Police, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire - [Cycling England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-252/) - Cycling England is an independent, expert body, working to get more people cycling, more safely, more often. Established in 2005 by the Department for Transport, we promote the growth of cycling in England by championing best practice and channeling funding to partners engaged in training, engineering and marketing projects. With the Department for Transport’s continued - [CIHT](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-250/) - The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is a learned society concerned specifically with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of land-based transport systems and infrastructure. With more than 12,000 members, CIHT offers routes to qualifications such as Chartered and Incorporated Engineer status and also Transport Planning Professional. CIHT is dedicated to providing - [Medway Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-15/) - Medway Council is a unitary council responsible for providing services, including education and social services, in Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, the nearby rural areas and the Hoo Peninsula. Safer Journeys The Safer Journeys Team aims to raise awareness of all road users about how to travel around Medway in the safest, healthiest and most - [Local Transport Projects Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-249/) - Local Transport Projects provides road safety and transport planning support for local authorities and commercial organisations. We are involved in the devlopment of road safety strategy, casualty analysis, the development of local safety schemes, including ETP, and the targeting of local authority supported Police casualty reduction action. Contacts Mark Jessop Associate 22 Trinity Lane Beverley - [Wakefield Metropolitan District Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-207/) - The documents below provide more information about road safety in Wakefield. Road Safety Plan 2008-2011 The plan shows how we will work with our partners and with local people to keep ourselves safe and to help prevent road crashes and casualties. We want the people of Wakefield and our visitors to look after themselves and - [Suffolk County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-1/) - The Suffolk Roadsafe Board is a non-statutory Board which was created in May 2007 to bring together the main agencies involved in road safety in the county. It comprises representatives from Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk Safecam, the Highways Agency and the East of England Ambulance Service. The agencies - [Brighton and Hove City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-51/) - A city at the forefront of sustainable transport, Brighton & Hove is developing and encouraging public transport and walking and cycling faster than anywhere else in the country. With these developments, the relationship and interaction between the different ways in which people use the roads is also changing. The City Council have made the development - [Powys County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-66/) - The Road Safety Unit is working towards achieving National and Local targets for the reduction of collisions and casualties through the provision of education, training and publicity to all road user groups. The Road Safety Unit currently funds and facilitates a number of projects including Pass Plus Cymru, Mature Driver Assessments, Motorcycle Assessments, Cycle Training - [dbda](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-243/) - dbda ltd is an award winning communications agency specialising in Corporate Responsibility, primarily in the areas of safety (the foundations of the company were built on road safety), community and education. Our staff have varied backgrounds, drawing on experience from the commercial, volunteer and public sectors. As a full service agency our offering includes marketing - [The North Review](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-240/) - 2/17 Great Minster House 76 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DR Contacts The North Review T: 020 7944 4782 - [South Ayrshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-109/) - Working in partnership we will 'strive to make South Ayrshire a safer place by preventing accidents at home and on the road through road safety measures and raising of road safety awareness'. South Ayrshire Council's Vision for the Future: Healthy, Safe and Caring. The Council has a statutory obligation to promote road safety initiatives and - [South Gloucestershire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-110/) - The council was awarded unitary authority status in 1996, when Avon County Council was abolished under the local government review. It is a mixed urban and rural authority, with the major urban centres in Thornbury, Yate and the north fringe area bordering Bristol. The M4, M5, M32, M48 and M49 all pass through South Gloucestershire. - [Sligo County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-105/) - Contacts Val Baynes Road Safety Officer Tubbercurry Co.Sligo ROI T: 00 353 71 91 11708 E: vbaynes@sligococo.ie - [Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-2/) - We want the Royal Borough to be safe place for all those who live, work or visit. We hope that by taking a holistic approach to road safety and by working in partnership with key stakeholders, we can work together to benefit the borough. We have a three strand approach to casualty reduction by creative - [Walsall MBC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-208/) - The Road Safety & Sustainable Travel Team comprises three main functions: Traffic Engineering, Road Safety and School Travel Planning. Traffic Engineering The Engineering team manages all requests for transport schemes including traffic calming, junction improvements, route improvements and pedestrian facilities. Managing the minor works capital programme they undertake the implementation of Local Safety Schemes, Safe - [Trafford Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-205/) - The Metropolitan Borough of Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester . It has a population of 211,800, covers 41 square miles (106 km2), and includes the towns of Altrincham, Partington, Sale, Stretford and Urmston.. Trafford has a strong economy with low levels of unemployment and the Trafford Park industrial estate and the Trafford - [Portsmouth City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-65/) - Road safety for Portsmouth The reduction of road casualties is an important priority for us. Through road safety education, training, publicity, engineering projects, and effective traffic management we are endeavouring to achieve a safer road network for the people of Portsmouth. By the year 2010 we aim to achieve: • 40% reduction in the number - [The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-222/) - Road safety We want the Royal Borough to be safe place for all those who live, work or visit. We hope that by taking a holistic approach to road safety and by working in partnership with key stakeholders,we can work together to benefit the borough. Casualty reduction We have a three strand approach to casualty - [Pembrokeshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-58/) - Pembrokeshire County Council Road Safety Strategy 2006/2010. The Road Safety Vision Road Safety is important to each and every one of us who uses the highway by various transport modes. Our vision therefore is to provide a highway that is safe foruse by reducing real or perceived danger. We will do this by enabling poeple - [Northern Safety Camera Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-48/) - The aim of the Northern Safety Camera Partnership is to reduce the number of people killed and injured on Highland roads. Launched in July 2004, the Partnership’s principal aim is to reduce road deaths and casualties on Highland roads by encouraging and educating all road users to drive within permitted speed limits. NSCP will achieve - [North Lincolnshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-30/) - North Lincolnshire is situated on the southern side of the Humber Estuary and includes land either side of the River Trent. The unitary authority of North Lincolnshire council was created in 1996 when Humberside County Council was dissolved. It is an authority in its own right and is not part of Lincolnshire County Council. North - [North East Lincolnshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-27/) - Contacts Miguel Cooksey Road Safety Engineer Origin One, 1 Origin Way Genesis, Europarc Grimsby DN37 9TZ T: 01472 324487 E: miguel.cooksey@nelincs.gov.uk - [Liverpool City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-197/) - We are a major city located in North West of the England. We are an urban authority with key challenges: High population density. Currently ranked first in Socio-Economic Deprivation Index. We offer a range of targeted, structured and evaluated education programmes aimed at high risk and vulnerable groups. Key focus is to enable members of - [Lincolnshire County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-195/) - Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership was formed in 2000 in response to a rising trend in road casualties and following a Best Value review of the County Councils Road Safety Service. The formation of the Partnership represented a radical and innovative approach to road safety in Lincolnshire and recognised that the reduction of road casualties requires - [Monaghan County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-22/) - Contacts Eilish McShane A/ Road Safety Officer Council Offices The Glen, Monaghan Co. Monaghan, Ireland T: 00 353 86 153 5284 E: emcshane@monaghancoco.ie - [Kirklees Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-186/) - The Road Safety Unit at Kirklees Council undertakes work in the following area: Driver Training • The unit currently delivers several schemes including: • An Enhanced Pass Plus Scheme • The National Driver Improvement Scheme • A Speed Awareness Scheme Other courses and presentations Road Safety Training for Children The Kirklees Road Safety Unit offers - [Highways Agency Safety Team](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-176/) - The Highways Agency can offer to its partners a wide range of road safety materials (Driver Information Programmes) put together with the expertise of many partners. Please see information on all DIPs on www.highways.gov.uk/DIP or talk to your local Area Team. Contacts Julie Smith Driver Information Programmes Coordinator Highways Agency Safety Team Highways Agency T: - [London Borough of Newham](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-26/) - The London Borough of Newham is an inner borough (although officially classified as outer London), situated in East London. The borough is bounded to the south by the river Thames and by the London Borough of Greenwich, to the west by the river Lea and the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Hackney, to the - [London Borough of Hillingdon](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-178/) - The London Borough of Hillingdon is a vibrant west outer London borough with a character of all its own. It is home to 250,700 people (ONS, 2007), representing a vast range of cultures and nationalities. Its 42 square miles makes it London’s second largest borough. Within its borders lie historic woodland, waterways and farmland; classic - [Hayman Quantrill](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-170/) - Software developer of training and assessment products specialising in Health & Safety subjects, in particular, driving for work requirements and employee induction. Contacts David Hayman Managing Director Hayman Quantrill, PO Box 6265 Derby Derbyshire DE3 9YN T: 01332 517909 E: david@hayman-quantrill.com - [London Borough of Camden](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-71/) - Street Policy & Public Safety Team Street Policy Responsible for street policy, public safety and management of 2 funding programmes relating to the Mayor of London's transport budget, the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) and the Borough Spending Plan (BSP). The Street Policy Service covers traffic management strategies and programmes, public transport, walking and cycling, safer - [London Borough of Brent](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-49/) - The London Borough of Brent is classed as an outer London borough by the office of national statistics. Brent is Britain's most diverse borough and is home to people of all faiths and religions. It has a population of 263,464 residents (2001 Census), it is one of the larger London Boroughs, covering almost 17 square - [Gwent Forum](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-162/) - The Gwent Regional Road Safety Forum is made up of RSO and Traffic Engineer representatives of the five local authorities (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen), Heddlu Gwent Police (Roads Policing, Schools Liaison, LPU representatives), Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership, South Wales Fire and Rescue. Minutes are sent to Wales Assembly Government, RoSPA and - [Glasgow City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-157/) - Glasgow, with a population of almost 600,000, is Scotland's Largest city and is the commercial capital of Scotland. It is the UK's largest retail centre after London. Glasgow sits in the Central Belt of Scotland on the west coast and is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Glasgow is a major Scottish transport node - [Fife Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-151/) - Contacts Hugh Connell Engineer, Traffic Management and Road Safety Fife Council North Wing, First Floor, Kingdom House Saltire Centre, Pentland Park, Glenrothes KY6 2AQ T: 08451 555555 ext 444383 E: hugh.connell@fife.gov.uk - [Dublin City](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-135/) - Dublin City Council is the largest local authority in Ireland and has a staff of 6,500 that manage a range of services that the City provides for its citizens. The City is governed by Dublin City Council and is presided over by the Lord Mayor of Dublin who is elected from selection by elected members - [Ceredigion County Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-83/) - Contacts Terry Jones Road Safety Officer Ceredigion County Council County Hall, Market Street Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA46 0AT T: 01545 572409 E: terryj@ceredigion.gov.uk - [Bristol City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-55/) - The Council's Road Safety Team is looking to develop a more evidence based and data led approach over the next few years in order to focus activity where it will have the greatest impact on both casualty and road danger reduction. Bristol will be working with its partners in the West of England Road Safety - [Bradford City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-47/) - The City of Bradford Metropolitan District has a population of 490,000, which is steadily increasing - to a predicted 520,000 in 2011. It has a wide mix of environment from inner city areas with high levels of traditional terraced housing through suburban development to extensive rural areas. Road Safety is delivered in partnership with many - [Bracknell Forest Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-46/) - Bracknell Forest Council is committed to improving safety on the boroughs roads - reducing the number of people killed and injured and reducing the severity of injuries received. Safety is seen as an overiding consideration for all transportation proposals in the borough. Our objectives are to • reduce the risk of collisions on Bracknell Forest - [Birmingham Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-37/) - Contacts Trudi Maybury Co-ordinator Birmingham Road Safety Partnership 9th Floor, 1 Victoria Square, Hill St Birmingham B1 1BD T: 0121 464 6210 E: trudi.maybury@birmingham.gov.uk - [North Wales Road Safety Group](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-36/) - Contacts Dafydd Edwards Group Chairman Conwy County Borough Council The Heath Llanfairfechan LL33 0PF T: 01492 575425 E: dafydd.edwards@conwy.gov.uk - [GEM Motoring Assist](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-255/) - GEM has been supporting Road Safety initiatives since it was founded in 1932. In 1985, it was felt that this support could be better achieved by the establishment of a registered Road Safety Charity, which although administered and supported by GEM, would be independent from the other aspects of GEM’s work. Since then, the - [DHL FAC Supply Chain](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-264/) - We deliver Airline Catering to Heathrow Airport on the British Airways contract, also covering a Trunking network countrywide. Contacts Karl RobertsDriver Training ManagerLakeside Industrial EstateLakeside RoadColnbrookSL3 0EDT: 01753283098E: karl.roberts@dhl.com - [King Scientific](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-267/) - King Scientific are an independent family owned business - we have been trading successfully from our West Yorkshire base since 1993. We specialise in supplying school crossing patrol uniform and equipment - in effect a one stop shop for all your requirements. We also supply many different promotional products for Road Safety initiatives together with - [Ignition Risk Management Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-277/) - Ignition has been helping organisations improve their fleet risk management systems and delivering driver training activities for over two decades. We are the fleet risk consultants of choice for clients such as Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Great British Mobility, the Priory Group and PDSA Vet Care Services. Our Mission We want to transform the way your - [DMBTS Ltd](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-283/) - We undertake the training of Forensic Collision Investigators around the world. We are heavily involved with all aspects of road safety and provide training to companies in order to conform to the corporate manslaughter act. We provide training to governments and other blue chip security conscious institutions around the world in close protection and other - [ETSC (European Transport Safety Council)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-298/) - ETSC is a Brussels-based independent non-profitmaking organisation dedicated to the reduction of the number and severity of transport crash injuries in Europe. Contacts 20 Av des Celtes B-1040 Brussels Tel: +32 (0)2 230 4106 Fax: +32 (0)2 230 4215 E: information@etsc.eu - [LPDT](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-326/) - LP Driver Training will work with you to solve your fleet training problems by offering you quality fleet driver training with exceptional value for money. Your company will benefit from our fleet and advanced driver training programmes. By providing continued professional development for your drivers you will help them to stay safe and productive, reduce - [ADEPT](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-343/) - ADEPT represents local authority chief officers who manage some of the most pressing issues facing the UK today. The expertise of ADEPT members and their vision is fundamental in the handling of issues that affect all our lives. Contacts Shropshire Council The Shire Hall Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury SY2 6ND T: 01743 255008 E: adept@shropshire.gov.uk - [Buzz Road Safety Education](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-365/) - BuzzRSE is being launched in April 2011 to provide a road service to schools and colleges in London and the Eastern Region. Buzz is run by myself, a former Road Safety Officer for over 23 years in LB Barking and Dagenham, LB Hackney and Southend on Sea BC. I am not in the business of - [Digital B2B Services Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-372/) - Digital B2B Services Ltd, is offering defensive driving training in Europe to meet the operational needs of companies that have developed Corporate Social Responsibility and care for the safety of their employees. Our course aims to eliminate road accident involvement on trainees, actively protecting themselves, their passengers, other road users and the reputation of the - [AIRSO](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-383/) - AIRSO Is an individual Membership Organisation for anyone working within the braodest possible field of Road Safety. The Association organises a number of Events in order to keep its members and the wider community up to date with road safety news, polict and practice. It is represented on the majority of key road safety gropups - [Devon and Cornwall Young Driver Development Team](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-387/) - The Young Driver Development Team is a multi agency partnership aimed at developing initiatives to reduce the risks young drivers face on the roads today. The aim is to achieve this through intervention and education of both young drivers, peers and parents. Contacts Sergeant Olly TaylerRoads Policing SergeantNewton Abbot Police StationBakers HillNewton AbbotTQ12 1LAT: 07894 - [ACPO](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-401/) - The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) brings together the expertise and experience of chief police officers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing a professional forum to share ideas and best practice, co-ordinate resources and help deliver effective policing which keeps the public safe. Contacts Address: 1st Floor, 10 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0NN - [SignPost Solutions Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-409/) - SignPost Solutions (SPS) introduced passive safety into the UK with the 1st installation of Lattix passive safety sign masts in 1996. Since that date we have sold over 15000 Lattix posts and there have been 188 impacts with the product with zero injuries! We are now focussing on motorcyclist safety with our innovative 'Biker Mate' - [Pro-Mote](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-429/) - Pro-MOTe brings together road safety campaigners, motoring organisations and industry groups to campaign to keep annual MOT tests. PRO-MOTE says that more than 25 organisations representing motorists, road safety campaigners, cyclists, small businesses, insurers and the wider motor industry are backing the campaign to press ministers to rule out a reduction in the frequency of - [Student Road Safety Awards](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-444/) - The Student Road Safety Awards (SRSA) is a new initiative for 11 - 18 year old students across England. This is a competition based on 38 BBC Local Radio stations and is in two parts. The first stage is an area competition where the winners go forward to a final to be held in London. - [Wellingborough and District Driving Instructors Association](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-447/) - Our association was formed about 7 years ago to help and assist our members. We also offer fellowship and company. We arrange stimulating speakers to our meetings from all sources including the DSA, Police and Fire Service. We arrange regular trips for our members, the last one to the Palace of Westminster arranged by our - [Association of Industrial Road Safety Officers (AIRSO)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-479/) - Contacts - [CTC](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-489/) - CTC, the UK’s largest cycling charity, inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling. We work to protect and promote cycling to create a healthier, cleaner world, now and for the future. We want the UK to be a place where it’s easy and safe for people of all ages to cycle, whatever their - [Warwick Medical School](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-w-z/rskc-organisation-496/) - Contacts Dr Carol Hawley Principal Research Fellow Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing Warwick Medical School University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL Tel. 02476 522459 Fax 02476 528375 C.A.Hawley@warwick.ac.uk - [ICE Scotland](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-505/) - ICE Scotland represents over 8,000 civil engineers living and working in Scotland. It promotes civil engineering and the interests of civil engineers. ICE Scotland delivers services to members through its five local branches and several specialist interest groups who are assisted by the regional support team. The branches organise events including lectures, training seminars and - [Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-527/) - Contacts - [CDC/NIOSH](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-529/) - NIOSH is the U.S. Federal agency charged with conducting research and making recommendations to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. We have recently established the NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety to coordinate research and prevention activities for work-related road safety. Our research program focuses mainly on the U.S., but we are also active internationally. NIOSH - [Derby City Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-530/) - Contacts - [Global Napi for Pharmaceuticals](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-532/) - Global group have two sites for pharmaceutical industries, GNP for syrup, tablets and creams and GPI for vials and ampoules as a sterile area. Both sites located in 6th of October City. Contacts Ahmed GharibEHS manager2nd Industrial Zone, No.40, St.18, 6th of October City, Egypt5th Industrial Zone, No.2A, 6th of October City, EgyptT: (+20122) 1179997E: - [Perth & Kinross Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-535/) - Contacts Brian Cargill Senior Engineer (Traffic & Road Safety) Tel: 01738 477386 BCargill@pkc.gov.uk - [Transport Safety Research Centre, Loughborough University](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-546/) - The Transport Safety Research Centre aims to reduce traffic casualties and mitigate the broader impact of transport on society by conducting world-leading basic and applied research. A multi-disciplinary team conducts research into all aspects of road and vehicle safety and road user behaviour on behalf of Government and Industry. Our work impacts directly on the - [East Renfrewshire Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-553/) - Contacts Ralston Mackenzie - BSc (Hons) MCIHT, MRTPI, MIAM Roads & Transportation Controller Roads and Transportation Service East Renfrewshire Council 2 Spiersbridge Way Spiersbridge Business Park Thornliebank G46 8NG Tel Office; 0141 577 3432 e-mail; ralston.mackenzie@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - [Calderdale Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-558/) - Contacts Bridget KusyjSustainable TransportNorthgate HouseNorthgateHalifaxHX1 1UNT: 01422 392141E: bridget.kusyj@calderdale.gov.ukW: Calderdale.gov.uk - [Drive iQ](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-561/) - Drive iQ is an evidence-based, online education platform for novice and young drivers. By putting them through potentially hazardous road scenarios in a virtual environment it accelerates frontal lobe maturation and improves the skills often neglected by young drivers, such as anticipating danger, risk management, considering emotional response and being a responsible passenger. The 6 - [Calderdale Road Safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-568/) - Contacts Stuart HoyleSchool Crossing Patrol SupervisorNorthgate HouseNorthgateHALIFAXHX1 1UNT: 01422 392136E: stuart.hoyle@calderdale.gov.ukW: www.calderdale.gov.uk - [Inspira Cumbria Limited](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-596/) - Inspira is an award-winning, national social enterprise company based in Cumbria. We are a delivery-based provider of community services offering comprehensive solutions to a wide variety of social challenges, including delivery of statutory services to public bodies, strategic support for local and national programmes, supporting youth in the community and managing contracts across geographically and - [THINK! Norfolk Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-602/) - Think! Norfolk is the brand name used by a partnership of agencies committed to reducing the number and severity of casualties on Norfolk’s roads. The title makes a deliberate connection with the Government’s own Think! advertising, with the inclusion of Norfolk because it is in our County that we focus our work. The partnership is - [Road Safety Wales](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-603/) - Road Safety Wales was established to create 'unity from diversity' by developing and sustaining co-operation and interaction between all key partners across Wales and/or agencies with the responsibility for road safety promotion. Contacts Susan Storch (chair) 0845 330 2000 Michelle Harrington (secretary) 02920 250 600 mharrington@rospa.com http://www.roadsafetywales.co.uk - [Brake (the road safety charity)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-604/) - Brake is a charity which believes that the misery of road deaths and injuries, and the pollution of our planet by vehicles, is a shameful epidemic. In the UK Brake campaigns to stop the carnage and supports the victims. . Brake is funded by donations from individuals and companies and charitable grants. Contacts Brake PO - [British Cycling](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-607/) - British Cycling is the national governing body for cycling as recognised by the UCI – the international federation for the sport. As such, British Cycling works across all levels and six disciplines of the sport (BMX, Mountain Bike, Cyclo-Cross, Road, Track and Cycle Speedway), from providing the support and encouragement people need to get riding - [Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-608/) - Working with nine partner agencies across West Mercia, the aim of the Safer Roads Partnership is to reduce the number of people killed and injured on the roads across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Contacts Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia PO Box 446 Worcester WR2 4YR http://www.srpwestmercia.org.uk/ - [AA Charitable Trust](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-a-b/rskc-organisation-609/) - The AA Charitable Trust for Road Safety and The Environment (UK charity no. 1125119) was registered on 22 July 2008. The objectives of the charity are; • The preservation and protection of human life and health by the prevention of personal injury to, and death of, individuals on roads and in motor vehicles in the - [Newcastle University (School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-610/) - The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Newcastle University is the largest and best equipped group of its type in the UK with 160 staff and 670 students. The school has six programme groups which specialise in: Water Resource Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transport Engineering, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering, Geoscience and Geomatics. The school carries - [Derby & Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-617/) - Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership aims to reduce deaths and injuries on the county's roads through education, road improvements and policing. The partnership was set up in April 2007 in response to a new approach to road safety funding by the government of the time. The new approach saw the end of local safety - [Global NCAP](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-619/) - The Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) was established in 2011 to serve as a platform for cooperation among new car assessment programmes (NCAPs) around the world and to share best practice in the use of consumer information promoting motor vehicle safety. Over the next 10 years the number of passenger cars in use - [United Nations Road Safety Collaboration](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-625/) - In April 2004, the United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES58/289 on “Improving global road safety” invited WHO, working in close cooperation with the United Nations regional commissions, to act as coordinator on road safety issues across the United Nations system. The World Health Assembly accepted this invitation in May 2004 and WHO subsequently set up - [Rees Jeffreys Road Fund](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-631/) - The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund provides support for education and research in transport and helps fund projects that improve the roadside environment for motorists and other road users. Contacts Brian Smith Merriewood Horsell Park Woking, GU21 4LW 01483 750758 briansmith@reesjeffreys.org - [Rica (Research Institute for Consumer Affairs)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-633/) - Rica (formerly Ricability) is the trading name of the national research charity Research Institute for Consumer Affairs. We focus specifically on issues of concern to disabled and older consumers. Rica was founded through Consumers Association, publishers of Which? but is now an independent charity. With grant funding we research and publish free consumer reports. They - [Transport Safety Commission](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-635/) - The role of the Transport Safety Commission is to inquire into transport safety matters in order to assist with the development of policies that will reduce risk and bring about continued reduction in transport-related casualties. The Commission is an independent body with 16 members drawn from the UK Parliament and from the air, rail and - [Transport Focus](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-637/) - Passenger Focus became Transport Focus on 30 March 2015. In addition to representing passengers, Transport Focus now represents users of the Strategic Roads Network (SRN) in England. It is the independent transport user watchdog. Its mission is to get the best deal for passengers and road users, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based campaigning and - [Highways England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-638/) - High­ways Eng­land (formerly Highways Agency) is the new (April 2015) gov­ern­ment com­pany charged with dri­ving for­ward our motor­ways and major A roads. This includes mod­ernising and main­tain­ing the high­ways, as well as run­ning the net­work and keep­ing traf­fic moving. Contacts Highways England National Traffic Operations Centre 3 Ridgeway Quinton Business Park Birmingham B32 1AF 0300 - [National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-639/) - The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) brings together 43 operationally independent and locally accountable chief constables and their chief officer teams to coordinate national operational policing. NPCC works closely with the College of Policing, which is responsible for developing professional standards, to develop national approaches on issues such as finance, technology and human resources. Contacts - [Independent Transport Commission](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-640/) - The Independent Transport Commission (ITC) is Britain’s foremost independent land use and transport think tank. We are research charity committed to providing insight and analysis of the most pressing long-term strategic issues in the fields of transport and land use. We explore the long-term consequences of current policy, we consider new approaches and we make - [Travelwest](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-641/) - Travelwest is a website for travel information in the West of England. The website also keeps people informed about initiatives implemented across the West of England to promote sustainable travel relating to public transport, walking, cycling, car sharing and electric vehicles as well as providing resources for schools, businesses and developers. Travelwest is funded by - [Public Health England](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-o-q/rskc-organisation-642/) - Public Health England was set up in April 2013 to protect and improve the nation's health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities. It is responsible for: • Making the public healthier by encouraging discussions, advising government and supporting action by local government, the NHS and other people and organisations supporting the public so they can - [TISPOL (European Traffic Police Network)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-643/) - TISPOL was established by the traffic police forces of Europe in order to improve road safety and law enforcement on the roads of Europe. TISPOL's main priority is to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on Europe's roads. TISPOL believes the enforcement of traffic law and education, where appropriate, will make a - [Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-644/) - MIB works alongside the police to remove uninsured vehicles from UK roads. MIB also works with enforcement agencies such as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in a joint venture to tackle uninsured driving using the powerful continuous insurance enforcement legislation. Contacts Motor Insurers' Bureau Linford Wood House 6-12 Capital Drive Linford Wood Milton - [London Road Safety Council](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-645/) - It is likely that around 28,000 people will be injured on roads in the Greater London Area this year, some 3,000 of whom will be killed or seriously injured. The London Road Safety Council's aim is to reduce these needless casualties by producing and promoting resources and publicity materials and providing a forum to discuss - [Institute of transport and traffic safety](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-i-k/rskc-organisation-646/) - Contacts Kumbim Shalaprof.QAKE Pejes 463, miradi e eperme, F. Kosovo12000T: 045560530E: office@inkotrast.org - [Global Network for Road Safety Legislators](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-647/) - The Global Network for Road Safety Legislators serves as an open platform to exchange best practices in road safety policies and law-making, and to encourage more countries to adopt comprehensive and effective road safety strategies. The Global Network was established following the 2nd Global High Level Conference on Road Safety hosted by the Government of - [Freight Transport Association (FTA)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-f-h/rskc-organisation-648/) - Freight Transport Association (FTA) is one of the UK’s largest trade associations and represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. Boasting a rich heritage, FTA has been supporting the interests of the transport industry since 1889. FTA specialises in delivering safe, sustainable and efficient logistics. Contacts 03717 11 - [University of Westminster (Transport Studies Group)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-u-v/rskc-organisation-649/) - The Department of Planning and Transport is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching in transport. Since 1971, the University of Westminster has established a prominent reputation for carrying out a wide range of academic and applied research covering most transport sectors. Key research areas include Air Transport and Air Traffic Management, - [Transport for Quality of Life](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-650/) - Transport for Quality of Life undertakes projects including: • Research into sustainable transport solutions: to identify ground-breaking best practice; to monitor and evaluate the effects of new policy interventions, and to develop further policy options. • Analysis and advice to ensure that land-use planning policies deliver developments with sustainable patterns of travel. • Professional training - [Sustrans](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-651/) - Sustrans works with families, communities, policy-makers and partner organisations from across the UK to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. Sustrans aims to make journeys safer and empower people to make travel choices which are good for them, their neighbourhoods and the environment. Contacts Head Office: 2 Cathedral Square College Green Bristol - [SafetyCube](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-652/) - SafetyCube (Safety CaUsation, Benefits and Efficiency) is a research project funded by the European Commission under the Horizons 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, in the domain of Road Safety. The project started in May 2015 and will run for a period of three years. The primary objective of the SafetyCube project - [Safer Essex Roads Partnership](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-653/) - The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has brought together the three local authority areas of Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Thurrock Council to provide a road safety service across ‘Greater Essex’. The other SERP partners are: Essex Police, Essex Fire and Rescue Service, Highways England, The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust, The - [London European Partnership for Transport (LEPT)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-655/) - Contacts - [Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV)](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-657/) - The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) works across government to support the market for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) The government believes that CAVs could change the way we travel, making road transport safer, smoother and more accessible to those with mobility issues. To this end, CCAV, a joint Department for Business, Energy - [The Bikeability Trust](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-r-t/rskc-organisation-658/) - The Bikeability Trust is the national charity for Bikeability, the UK government's cycle education programme. Cycling is a life skill and learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Education, together with engineering and enforcement, helps more people cycle, more safely, more often. Bikeability is based on the government’s National Standard for cycle - [London Cycling Campaign](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-l-n/rskc-organisation-660/) - The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) is an 11,500-strong membership charity (March 2020), making sure that everyone who cycles, or wants to cycle, has a voice in Greater London. LCC strives for a city that encourages Londoners to cycle, creating a healthier and happier place for everyone Contacts London Cycling Campaign Unit 201 Metropolitan Wharf 70 - [Driving for Better Business](https://www.roadsafetyknowledgecentre.org.uk/organisation/organisations-c-e/rskc-organisation-661/) - Driving for Better Business is a government-backed Highways England programme to help employers in both the private and public sectors reduce work-related road risk, decrease the associated costs and improve compliance with current legislation and guidance. 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