Road Safety Initiatives in Warwickshire for a Safer Community
The Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner's office is committed to creating a safer environment through road safety grants, aiming to reduce road accidents and fatalities. The initiative focuses on protecting individuals from harm and addressing the dangers posed by careless and aggressive driving behavior. The project emphasizes the need for a secure Warwickshire by implementing measures to prevent tragic incidents like high-speed crashes through community awareness and policy development.
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Warwickshire PCC Road Safety Grants 2019-20 Chris Lewis Development and Policy Lead Road Safety A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
Our aims and objectives The PCCs Police and Crime Plan A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
Protecting people from harm Make our roads safer, with fewer people killed or seriously injured in collisions. A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
Because, tragically this happens: Man jailed after leaving Claverdon woman with devastating injuries in high-speed crash 7.30am Tuesday 31st October 2017 Trio jailed after cars used as weapons ended in tragic death of innocent mother February 2017 WCC trial February 2019 TOTALLY AVOIDABLE SENSELESS NEEDLESS UNACCEPTABLE WE MUST STOP THIS! A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
The big picture British Road Safety Statement 2015 Five Pillars 2018 Update PACTS No change since 2010 HMG Review of Road Safety House of Commons Transport Committee A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
What are road users telling us? RAC Report 2018 - The dangers posed by other motorists careless, aggressive or illegal driving remains a significant issue.The aggressive behaviour of other motorists which could include the likes of tailgating, undertaking or even road rage has been named as a top-four concern by 28% of UK motorists this year, while drink driving is a concern shared by 27%. IAM Driving Safety Culture - Aggressive drivers was the third most important problem while driving under the influence of drugs was seen as a bigger problem by twice as many drivers as drink driving.In terms of personal safety, the use of mobile phones for texting or e-mailing and the use of drugs and alcohol were seen as the biggest threats for over 9 in 10 motorists. A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
The Warwickshire Picture Reported Road Casualties in 2017 34 Fatal 335 Fatal and Serious (KSIs) 400 1891 Total Casualties 350 NB all 2017 figures 300 are based on 250 incomplete data Actual KSI 200 Target 150 100 50 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
How? Why grants? Education and influential communication to pursue and achieve behaviour change Partnership working Being Creative Being Innovative Being able to evaluate our efforts WE CANNOT ENFORCE OUR WAY OUT OF THIS A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
Who? Vulnerable drivers, riders, cyclists, pedestrians Young people Older people Risk takers Fatal 4: Speed; Distraction; Intoxication; Seat belts PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN DETECTION A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
What with? Up to 500k being made available from efficiencies from driver improvement awareness courses Determined commitment of PCC to address and make progress against Police and Crime Plan objective With the grant comes responsibility evaluation of application must make a difference positive outcomes not speculative A safer, more secure Warwickshire A safer, more secure Warwickshire
