Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised

Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised Warwickshire County Council has marked the achievements of those Warwickshire primary schools who have actively promoted the Safe and Active Schools programme.   The road safety education and active travel programme, which now engages with over 90 schools, was celebrated at a new awards ceremony.  … Continue reading Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised

Dishonest speeding driver receives hefty fines and points

Warwickshire Police is warning those who receive speeding tickets to deal with them honestly or face the consequences after a 25 year old woman from Slough attempted to avoid two speeding tickets from fixed cameras by paying someone to provide false and misleading information about who was driving.

Kenilworth motorists advised on how to safely pass cyclists

Warwickshire Police officers and PCSO’s from Kenilworth and Rural East SNT educated five motorists and interacted with numerous cyclists during Operation ‘Close Pass’ on Friday 14 June 2024 aimed at improving the safety of the many cyclists using the roads.

Safer cycling rolled out to over 700 school children

Safer cycling rolled out to over 700 school children A recent campaign that raised awareness and educated over 700 of Warwickshire’s youngest riders about cycle safety has been hailed a success by Warwickshire’s Road Safety Partnership.   As part of the National Police Chief Council (NPCC) Two Wheels Campaign, Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Police… Continue reading Safer cycling rolled out to over 700 school children

Enjoy the Euros without drink driving

Warwickshire Police is asking football fans to plan ahead during the Euros to make sure they are not one of the fifteen drivers arrested every week on suspicion of drink or drug driving.

Blighted by nuisance bikes? It’s time to Dob ‘Em In!

Blighted by nuisance bikes? It’s time to Dob ‘Em In! People are being encouraged to report nuisance bikes in their area using a new online reporting form.   By completing the form on the Warwickshire County Council website, they can help put an end to the issues nuisance bikes create for local communities.   Anti-social behaviour… Continue reading Blighted by nuisance bikes? It’s time to Dob ‘Em In!

A heartbroken mother’s plea to stop people drink driving during the Euros

“My son is never ever coming home” those are the words of a heartbroken mother whose son was killed by a drink driver.

Drivers and cyclists asked to check their knowledge of the Highway Code

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is asking both cyclists and drivers to check their knowledge of the Highway Code to ensure they understand their responsibilities to share the road safely.

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership thanks Community Speed Watch volunteers during National Volunteer Week

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is saying a huge thank you to Warwickshire’s Community Speed Watch (CSW) volunteers this week as part of the National Volunteer Week’s 40th anniversary celebrations from 3-9 June.

“Sorry mate I didn’t see you!” campaign aims to support motorcyclists in enjoying rides safely

During June, Warwickshire Police officers will be out and about across the county’s roads with the aim of helping motorcyclists enjoy their outings safely.