Category: Press releases

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is urging drivers not to drink or take drugs and drive this Summer after new DfT statistics released on 27 July show the number of people killed in drink drive collisions in 2021 has reached a 12 year high.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service raises awareness of road safety with unique installation In 2022, 49 people were injured, 236 people were seriously injured and 19 people were tragically killed on Warwickshire’s roads. Behind every figure is a family who have had their whole lives changed.   To help improve safety across the county, Warwickshire… Continue reading Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service raises awareness of road safety with unique installation

Today, dedicated staff at Warwickshire County Council have supported National Cycle to Work Day 2023 by ditching their cars for bikes instead.

Approval given to a new Local Transport Plan for Warwickshire At its meeting on Tuesday 25 July, WCC gave its approval for the adoption of a new version of its Local Transport Plan (LTP4). The LTP4 comprises the strategies that will be used to improve and manage transport in Warwickshire. The LTP4, which has been produced… Continue reading Approval given to a new Local Transport Plan for Warwickshire

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership announces results of seatbelt campaign Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has announced the results of a seatbelt road safety campaign in May and June.   The campaign used the well-known phrase ‘it doesn’t take a brain surgeon’ to demonstrate that wearing a seatbelt is simple not requiring much effort and asked drivers… Continue reading Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership announces results of seatbelt campaign

The first permanent memorial for road traffic victims in Warwickshire has been unveiled today (Friday 7 July 2023) at Hartshill Hayes Country Park, with a special ceremony attended by representatives of the county’s emergency services, road safety campaigners and local dignitaries.

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is raising awareness of how drivers and their families can save money and be better drivers at the same time.