Did you witness or stop at the scene of a collision on York by-pass? The crash happened on the A1237 between Rawcliffe Bar and Clifton Moor at around 10.50am when a black Vauxhall Corsa travelling towards Clifton Moor, collided with a lorry travelling in the opposite direction. Officers are appealing to anyone who saw either…
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A change in law which toughens the rules around mobile phone use behind the wheel will come into force on 25 March. Announced in November 2021, the new law bans drivers from using their phones to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games. Current law states it is a criminal offence to…
The Road Safety Trust’s next grant funding round provides an opportunity for road safety teams to take forward one of four projects that have already been funded and completed. The Trust says the four projects ‘lend themselves to being progressed by new organisations to make a difference to road safety’. They cover: improving safety through…
Are You an Active Travel Champion? Active travel is opting to walk or cycle, rather than choosing to use the car for every trip. These journeys can be to work, the school run or on any short journey you take Active Travel has so many benefits if you opt to use it regularly. Examples include…
A man who drove his work’s van while drinking Bollinger Champagne and calling his friends, has been jailed for eight months. Mason James Cowgill pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in court, where he was also Disqualified for a period of 32 months including an extended retest. On 7 June last year, Cowgill, 27 of Gargrave,…
Changes to The Highway Code, including the hierarchy of road-users and the ‘Dutch Reach’ are set to change from 29 January 2022. Highway Code set to be updated with fresh guidance in boost to road safety government to launch communications campaign ensuring people across the country are aware of how updates will affect them changes…
A new film is aiming to show new and young drivers how ‘quick and easy’ it is to carry out regular car maintenance checks, reducing their chances of being involved in a collision. The film, which is being created by South Yorkshire Police alongside the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP), focuses on the acronym FLOWERY….
As part of the ongoing work of the Scarborough CAP (Community Alcohol Partnerships), officers from the local Licensing Team delivered a safety presentation this week to Student Union and welfare representatives at Coventry University’s Scarborough campus. The Welfare And Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) session on Tuesday included insights into vulnerability awareness in licensed premises,…
The road safety team at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is using new interactive display boards to engage with local communities. Taking a lead from the traditional British seaside ‘face-in-the-hole’ boards, the displays use humour and various behaviour change techniques to share important road safety messaging. The different displays pick up on the…
Three trial bikes were stolen from Lothersdale during the early hours of Saturday, 15 January and we are asking for your help in find those responsible. Do you know anything about the burglary or do you know where the bikes are now? The first bike is described as a white a grey Huskvarner with yellow…