National Road Safety Week

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, is showing his support for National Road Safety Week which is running from 14th - 20th November.

The theme for 2022 is Safe Roads for All, with a focus on the importance of everyone following changes to the Highway Code in order to protect more vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, said:

“Making Cheshire’s roads safer is a priority in my Police and Crime Plan so it is great to be able to support a national campaign that shares this message.

“Changes to the Highway Code came into effect at the start of the year, and it is important that everyone is aware of the new rules in order to protect the most at-risk road users. We all share the road, however we choose to travel.”

Road Safety Week is organised by the road safety charity, Brake and also supports the Department for Transport’s THINK! Campaign. Brake also provides the National Road Victim Service, which delivers support to families who have been bereaved or had a family member seriously injured through a road crash.

John Dwyer added:

“In Cheshire we have a dedicated Roads and Crime Unit who work hard to keep the county’s roads safe, with their work being showcased recently on Channel 5’s Motorway Cops.

“I have also recently funded an acoustic camera pilot, on a stretch of the A34, which can identify anti-social driving and noisy car meets. Having the technology to tackle dangerous road users, as well as educating people through campaigns such as the ‘Fatal 5’, contributes to making our roads safer.

“I know there is always more that can be done to reduce harm, so I am committed to working alongside national organisations to understand best practice and new techniques in road safety.”

The Fatal Five are the five main contributory factors that cause serious road traffic collisions, these are:

• Careless driving
• Drink and drug driving
• Not wearing a seatbelt
• Using a mobile phone
• Speeding

For more information on Brake, visit their website: 

www.brake.org.uk

Pictured - Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer.