Police target suspected drink and drug drivers in Warwickshire

Ten suspected drink and drug drivers have been arrested over the weekend of 18-21 August with seven of them already charged to appear before magistrates for sentencing.

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership urges drivers not to drink or drug drive this Summer

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

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

Cyclists save 6,984 kg of carbon on National Cycle to Work Day 2023

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

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

FREE online motorcycle skills development training available for Warwickshire Bikers

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is encouraging bikers to sign up for FREE online BikeSafe motorcycle skills training.

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership announces results of seatbelt campaign

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

First permanent memorial for road traffic victims is unveiled in Warwickshire

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.

Slow down, save money and be a better driver

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

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership supports The Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bike 5 Capital Tour

The Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes 5 Capitals UK tour takes place from 23-24 June 2023 to raise much needed funds for a new ‘blood bike’ to help support the NHS.