Between the 8th and 14th June 2015 Fire and Rescue Services across the UK are coming together to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Driving is a risky activity, so it requires full attention at all times. Drivers who are distracted significantly increase their risk of causing a devastating…
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Drugs and Driving Changes to the Law, March 2015 Currently it is illegal to drive if either: The driver is unfit to drive because they are using legal or illegal drugs The current offence of driving whilst impaired through drugs (section 4 of the Road Traffic At 1988) will remain in force. From 2nd March…
The rules regarding ADI checks changed in April 2014. The changes place a greater emphasis on the ADI’s ability to deliver a Client Centred Learning experience. This two day client centred learning course costs £140.00 which includes one year membership to the Road Safety GB Academy. For more information or to book a place contact…
LOOKING FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR A YOUNG DRIVER? ENHANCED PASS PLUS IS THE ANSWER Are you struggling to find a Christmas present for a young person in your family who has recently learnt to drive? For £99 the Enhanced Pass Plus Scheme aims to help newly qualified drivers put safety first when they get…
91% of people in Yorkshire and Humberside feel ashamed to drink and drive as 50th anniversary THINK! Campaign is launched On the 50th anniversary of the first public information film, new research from THINK! shows how much attitudes have changed to drink driving in the last half century. Of those surveyed, 88% in Yorkshire and…
North Yorkshire’s road safety partners welcome a national government campaign Think! which starts today (Thurs 08-10) to encourage responsible driving on the country’s rural roads. North Yorkshire has one of the largest rural road networks in the country, including 5,000 kilometres of rural minor roads and the county council’s road safety team, along with North…
A road safety course designed to support new drivers is now available from North Yorkshire County Council. The Council’s road safety team has launched the course for Approved Driving Instructors, designed to give them the skills needed to teach freshly qualified drivers how to develop their ability to react to situations on the road quickly…
The Chief Association of Fire Officers Association (CFOA) launched national road safety week in Parliament Street, York, on Monday. With the focus on cyclists, Lafarge were on hand to demonstrate just how difficult it can be for a lorry driver to see a cyclist. The full list of events is below: Monday 9th June Road…
National Bike Week , 9-15th June, sees a host of activities happening in communities and schools, see below for ideas how to get your local school in the saddle: Top tips and ideas for organising a ‘Big Bike Day’ at school Organise a day well in advance and go ahead whatever the weather! ‘Dr Bike’…
A poster and billboard campaign has begun across North Yorkshire urging motorists to drive with the safety of pedal and motor cyclists in mind. The county council, along with North Yorkshire Police, have launched a new ‘Think! Bike campaign with posters and hoardings displayed in urban areas and along popular cycling and motorbike routes. The…