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Happy New Year's Eve to all.
Drive safe....arrive alive !
Prosperity, health and happiness to all !
Christie
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Handheld while driving.. I probably better stop dooing this.. But in the fog you never know what youll get.. Its like a lottery when you import to Lightroom...
Jump drive, Hyper jump, hyperdrive, warp drive or interstellar teleporter.
New York Milky Way, Haystack and Cars driving between.
White Lake, Sullivan County, Catskill Mountains, New York State
Canon 60Da, EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens, ISO-6400, f/2.8, 15 seconds.
NO way a Safe Way. 😉
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more of this favorite road of mine... with favorite telephone poles and clouds. It's the road that cuts the corner on Cashton if any of you are from Western Wisconsin. :)
A lovely Subaru Impreza WRX used by North Wales Fire Service seen in the rear yard of Rhyl Fire Station.
My thanks to the station staff for allowing the visit.
Last September I uploaded a photo of this 1958 Chevy Impala’s front end at the “Cruzin’ for Life” Car Show, which raises funds for cancer care and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Taking a look at this photo of its rear end now, I considered it Flickr-worthy as well...;-)
Eastern Counties X67 is a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G which has been converted for use as a driver training vehicle. It was new in 1960 as Eastern National 1588, renumbered 2717 in 1964. It passed to Eastern Counties as a training bus in 1978.
Withdrawn in 1987, it saw further use as a training vehicle with Drivesafe, Scotswood and was eventually scrapped in 2000.
A lovely Subaru Impreza WRX used by North Wales Fire Service seen in the rear yard of Rhyl Fire Station.
My thanks to the station staff for allowing the visit.
Drive safely all the time! Don't drink and drive, don't text and drive!
Happy nifty fifty Friday and a great weekend to you all! :)
VW Transporter, MX57 VFD of the Greater Manchester Police and G M Casualty Reduction Partnership, Drivesafe Camera Enforcement van. 999 Emergency Services Open Day. Trafford Centre. Thursday 8 August 2015.
A BMW of Greater Manchester Police's Road Policing Unit on the move.
The Greater Manchester Police Traffic Network Section aim to;
Detect, disrupt and challenge criminal use of the roads, challenge poor driver behaviour to reduce road casualties and work with neighbourhood staff to reduce vehicle related anti-social behaviour, improving public confidence and satisfaction.
GMP is committed to working with the “Drivesafe”, Greater Manchester Casualty Reduction Partnership.
The fundamental roles of the Traffic Network Section as outlined by Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) are;
Patrolling the roads
Disrupting criminality
Reducing road casualties
Counter terrorism
Anti-social driving
These roles are inter-linked with the overall aims of the GMP Policing Plan which are;
Reduce crime
Protect vulnerable people
Reduce anti-social behaviour
Strengthen visible local policing
Deliver value for money
The Traffic Network Section is made up of a number of Units;
Road Policing Units
Core operational delivery is based on the two Road Policing Units located at Eccles and Chadderton. The Units have geographic responsibility for areas within the force and they are headed by an inspector.
Each RPU provides 24-hour cover and is responsible for providing initial response to serious and fatal road traffic collisions, attendance and investigation of non-life threatening collisions and supporting divisional and neighbourhood led operations.
Each Unit also has responsibility for the motorway system that runs through their area.
Traffic PCSOs are RPU based and support roads policing enforcement, collision scene preservation and have strong links with Neighbourhood Policing Teams to assist with local traffic related issues.
Serious Collision Investigation Unit
This Unit is based at Eccles and provides 24-hour cover to attend, report and investigate fatal, serious and life threatening road traffic collisions. It was developed from national best practice and allows a specialist team of officers to provide a highly skilled response to these life-changing collisions.
Working within the SCIU are Forensic Collision Reconstruction officers who are specialist investigators. They use their technical expertise to recover scene evidence in order to be able to reconstruct the circumstances of collisions.
During investigations the Unit works closely with Greater Manchester’s Coroners and Crown Prosecution Service offices ensuring incidents are investigated in line with ACPO Road Death Investigation Manual guidelines.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition: Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit
Using a mix of liveried and unliveried vehicles, the ANPR: TVIU deploys mobile ANPR or responds to static ANPR camera activations. They are also tasked, via the Force’s Intelligence Hub, to support serious crime investigations throughout GMP.
There are also a number of other smaller Units within TNS that deal with issues such as escorts, motorcycles (on and off road), minor collision investigation and vehicle examination.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
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We know that pictures of Greater Manchester Police’s vehicles always prove popular on Flickr.
Here are two of the Force’s new ANPR Interceptors in Manchester’s Albert Square.
The vehicles were taking part in last week’s launch of the regions summer drink driving campaign.
Greater Manchester Police and other emergency services in the county have joined forces in Manchester City Centre to highlight the dangers of drink driving by staging the aftermath of a road collision and showing how they work together to cut free and swiftly convey trapped drivers to hospital.
The dramatic event launched the start of this summer’s drink drive campaign. Last year’s campaign saw more than 5,000 drivers being breathalysed across the Greater Manchester area in June. Of those 311 tested positive and were arrested.
Over the whole of 2011 officers say 141 collisions occurred that were linked to drivers being over the limit. The year also saw a shocking rise in road deaths with 75 people losing their lives on the roads of the county an increase of 42 per cent on the previous year.
Emergency services are particularly keen to drive home the don’t drink and drive message this summer as they fear that people enjoying the Jubilee weekend and Euro 2012 may put lives at risk by getting behind the wheel after a few drinks.
Road safety campaigners point out that people driving at twice the legal limit increase their chances of causing a road crash by at least 30 times. Due to the many factors affecting inebriation they say that it is almost impossible to personally accurately gauge how fit you are to drive and recommend drivers steer clear of alcohol altogether.
Convicted drink drivers get a criminal record, lose their driving licence for at least a year and have it endorsed for 11 years. They also risk losing their job and increased insurance premiums.
However, the real cost of drink driving is the devastating loss of life or life-blighting injury it can lead to agree emergency service chiefs.
“Police officers and colleagues in the fire and rescue and ambulance service face the carnage and devastation caused by selfish drink drivers far too often” said Inspector John Armfield from Greater Manchester Police’s Roads Policing Unit.
“Going to someone’s home and telling their loved one’s that he or she will not be coming home due to the thoughtless actions of a drink driver is without doubt the worst duty that can fall on a police officer.”
Area Manager Dave Keelan, GMFRS' Head of Prevention Services, said: "Our crews now rescue more people from collisions than they do from fires - so we see the devastation a smash can cause on a daily basis.
"There are many reasons to celebrate this summer but none of them is worth mixing drinking with driving because the consequences can be horrific."
Head of Service for Greater Manchester, Ged Blezard said, “The impact these types of road incidents have on families, friends and sometimes even emergency services staff is huge. On many occasions the scene of devastation can be upsetting even for the most experienced medical professional, especially when in many circumstances the accident could have easily been avoided.”
Karen Delaney from DriveSafe, Greater Manchester’s Casualty Reduction Partnership added: “‘Everyone gets so excited when watching the football and England’s potential fortunes, it is easy to get carried away and go over the limit without realising it.
“It is extremely dangerous to try and calculate alcohol levels – it depends on so many factors, BMI, age, weight and food intake during the day. Those that attempt to calculate whether or not they are over the limit often find themselves being arrested for drink driving, or worse, injuring or killing themselves, or someone else.
“That’s why our message is ‘None For The Road’. If you’re planning on watching the match and having few drinks, don’t take the risk of getting behind the wheel, Greater Manchester has a fantastic public transport network and if all else fails just call a cab.”
Greater Manchester Police and other emergency services in the county have joined forces in Manchester City Centre to highlight the dangers of drink driving by staging the aftermath of a road collision and showing how they work together to cut free and swiftly convey trapped drivers to hospital.
The dramatic event launched the start of this summer’s drink drive campaign. Last year’s campaign saw more than 5,000 drivers being breathalysed across the Greater Manchester area in June. Of those 311 tested positive and were arrested.
Over the whole of 2011 officers say 141 collisions occurred that were linked to drivers being over the limit. The year also saw a shocking rise in road deaths with 75 people losing their lives on the roads of the county an increase of 42 per cent on the previous year.
Emergency services are particularly keen to drive home the don’t drink and drive message this summer as they fear that people enjoying the Jubilee weekend and Euro 2012 may put lives at risk by getting behind the wheel after a few drinks.
Road safety campaigners point out that people driving at twice the legal limit increase their chances of causing a road crash by at least 30 times. Due to the many factors affecting inebriation they say that it is almost impossible to personally accurately gauge how fit you are to drive and recommend drivers steer clear of alcohol altogether.
Convicted drink drivers get a criminal record, lose their driving licence for at least a year and have it endorsed for 11 years. They also risk losing their job and increased insurance premiums.
However, the real cost of drink driving is the devastating loss of life or life-blighting injury it can lead to agree emergency service chiefs.
“Police officers and colleagues in the fire and rescue and ambulance service face the carnage and devastation caused by selfish drink drivers far too often” said Inspector John Armfield from Greater Manchester Police’s Roads Policing Unit.
“Going to someone’s home and telling their loved one’s that he or she will not be coming home due to the thoughtless actions of a drink driver is without doubt the worst duty that can fall on a police officer.”
Area Manager Dave Keelan, GMFRS' Head of Prevention Services, said: "Our crews now rescue more people from collisions than they do from fires - so we see the devastation a smash can cause on a daily basis.
"There are many reasons to celebrate this summer but none of them is worth mixing drinking with driving because the consequences can be horrific."
Head of Service for Greater Manchester, Ged Blezard said, “The impact these types of road incidents have on families, friends and sometimes even emergency services staff is huge. On many occasions the scene of devastation can be upsetting even for the most experienced medical professional, especially when in many circumstances the accident could have easily been avoided.”
Karen Delaney from DriveSafe, Greater Manchester’s Casualty Reduction Partnership added: “‘Everyone gets so excited when watching the football and England’s potentials fortunes, it is easy to get carried away and go over the limit without realising it.
“It is extremely dangerous to try and calculate alcohol levels – it depends on so many factors, BMI, age, weight and food intake during the day. Those that attempt to calculate whether or not they are over the limit often find themselves being arrested for drink driving, or worse, injuring or killing themselves, or someone else.
“That’s why our message is ‘None For The Road’. If you’re planning on watching the match and having few drinks, don’t take the risk of getting behind the wheel, Greater Manchester has a fantastic public transport network and if all else fails just call a cab."
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Hard to believe that counting 2 yearsof dating and 48 years of marriage, this is our 50th toast to this day. Cheers. Try the large size.......................
Emergency services have today (Monday 2 June) launched their summer drink and drug driving campaign ahead of the World Cup.
Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service have joined forces with the Police & Crime Commissioner, Drivesafe and local authorities to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The month-long operation will see police officers on patrol around the clock targeting suspected drink drivers.
Police will also be using new portable drug testing machines to test instantly whether a driver is under the influence of drugs, rather than having to wait for a doctor to administer a blood test.
During last year’s summer drink drive campaign police carried out almost 5,000 breath tests and arrested 252 people.
Following on from Christmas, police are continuing to encourage abstinence rather than restraint and will be hammering home the ‘none for the road’ message using social media and posters in pubs.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith said: “We tend to see an increase in the amount of people drink driving during the summer months, be it because they’ve nipped to a beer garden after work or got caught up in the moment and drunk one too many at a barbecue.
“This year’s World Cup heightens the risk of drink driving and while we’re not looking to spoil anybody’s fun, we’d urge supporters to plan ahead and arrange transport prior to kick off so they don’t turn an evening of celebration into a lifetime of regret.
“Our officers have seen first-hand the devastation caused by drink and drug driving and we make absolutely no apology for relentlessly targeting this type of behaviour as it could save lives.
“If you don’t trust yourself not to drink then our simple advice is to leave the car at home. The only safe amount to drink if driving is none at all so do yourself and other road users a favour and leave the car keys alone.
“Be aware also that you might still be over the limit the following morning, particularly after some of the later kick offs. Our officers will be out around the clock targeting drink drivers so make sure you are safe to drive before getting behind the wheel.”
Deputy PCC Jim Battle said: “This summer, particularly with the World Cup, is a time of celebration and enjoyment for people across Greater Manchester. However, we have a responsibility to ourselves and others to behave responsibly.
“All right people know that drinking and driving is completely unacceptable, and has devastating consequences. It’s important that everyone gets the message loud and clear – Greater Manchester Police will not tolerate drink driving, regardless of the circumstances and regardless of the time of year.
“Late kick offs this year pose a particular problem. If you have been drinking late, please leave your car at home when going to work the next day – it’s simply not worth taking the risk.”
Senior Paramedic, Duncan Mayoh said: “The devastation to both victims, their families and often witnesses to alcohol related incidents is indescribable and is something that will live with them for the rest of their lives. We see numerous injuries that can change lives for ever and unfortunately, too many deaths on our roads and all for the sake of a couple of drinks. We have dealt with victims, including drivers, passengers and other innocent road users who have lost limbs, have to live with facial and other disfigurements and some who will never come home. Our message is clear and simple, just one alcoholic drink is not worth killing someone for and that ultimately is the real risk.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s Group Manager Stuart Millington said: “Lots of people like a drink during the summer months, but some people will attempt to drive afterwards and these journeys can end in tragedy.
“Our firefighters now rescue more people from car crashes than they do from fires. These people often suffer devastating injuries - sometimes they don’t survive at all.
“Drinking and driving is a recipe for death and disaster – stay safe this summer don’t drink and drive.”
Karen Delaney, Communications Officer from Drivesafe said: “It’s so easy to get carried away when watching the football. Everyone is so excited about England’s potential fortunes, it is easy to get carried away and go over the limit without realising it. That’s why our message is ‘None For The Road’. If you’re planning on watching the match and having few drinks, don’t take the risk of getting behind the wheel, Greater Manchester has a fantastic public transport network and if all else fails just call a cab.”
Cllr Bernard Priest, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said: "I want to remind anyone watching World Cup games or enjoying afternoon barbecues this summer that what they think of as a quick harmless drink could easily result in them losing their licence, their job or even causing a fatal accident. The best advice is always to leave your car at home if you think you might have a drink."
GMP will be holding a drink drive twitterchat on Thursday 5 June and tweeting live from a traffic shift on Saturday 13 June. Follow @gmpolice and @gmptraffic for more information.
Emergency services have today (Monday 2 June) launched their summer drink and drug driving campaign ahead of the World Cup.
Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service have joined forces with the Police & Crime Commissioner, Drivesafe and local authorities to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The month-long operation will see police officers on patrol around the clock targeting suspected drink drivers.
Police will also be using new portable drug testing machines to test instantly whether a driver is under the influence of drugs, rather than having to wait for a doctor to administer a blood test.
During last year’s summer drink drive campaign police carried out almost 5,000 breath tests and arrested 252 people.
Following on from Christmas, police are continuing to encourage abstinence rather than restraint and will be hammering home the ‘none for the road’ message using social media and posters in pubs.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith said: “We tend to see an increase in the amount of people drink driving during the summer months, be it because they’ve nipped to a beer garden after work or got caught up in the moment and drunk one too many at a barbecue.
“This year’s World Cup heightens the risk of drink driving and while we’re not looking to spoil anybody’s fun, we’d urge supporters to plan ahead and arrange transport prior to kick off so they don’t turn an evening of celebration into a lifetime of regret.
“Our officers have seen first-hand the devastation caused by drink and drug driving and we make absolutely no apology for relentlessly targeting this type of behaviour as it could save lives.
“If you don’t trust yourself not to drink then our simple advice is to leave the car at home. The only safe amount to drink if driving is none at all so do yourself and other road users a favour and leave the car keys alone.
“Be aware also that you might still be over the limit the following morning, particularly after some of the later kick offs. Our officers will be out around the clock targeting drink drivers so make sure you are safe to drive before getting behind the wheel.”
Deputy PCC Jim Battle said: “This summer, particularly with the World Cup, is a time of celebration and enjoyment for people across Greater Manchester. However, we have a responsibility to ourselves and others to behave responsibly.
“All right people know that drinking and driving is completely unacceptable, and has devastating consequences. It’s important that everyone gets the message loud and clear – Greater Manchester Police will not tolerate drink driving, regardless of the circumstances and regardless of the time of year.
“Late kick offs this year pose a particular problem. If you have been drinking late, please leave your car at home when going to work the next day – it’s simply not worth taking the risk.”
Senior Paramedic, Duncan Mayoh said: “The devastation to both victims, their families and often witnesses to alcohol related incidents is indescribable and is something that will live with them for the rest of their lives. We see numerous injuries that can change lives for ever and unfortunately, too many deaths on our roads and all for the sake of a couple of drinks. We have dealt with victims, including drivers, passengers and other innocent road users who have lost limbs, have to live with facial and other disfigurements and some who will never come home. Our message is clear and simple, just one alcoholic drink is not worth killing someone for and that ultimately is the real risk.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s Group Manager Stuart Millington said: “Lots of people like a drink during the summer months, but some people will attempt to drive afterwards and these journeys can end in tragedy.
“Our firefighters now rescue more people from car crashes than they do from fires. These people often suffer devastating injuries - sometimes they don’t survive at all.
“Drinking and driving is a recipe for death and disaster – stay safe this summer don’t drink and drive.”
Karen Delaney, Communications Officer from Drivesafe said: “It’s so easy to get carried away when watching the football. Everyone is so excited about England’s potential fortunes, it is easy to get carried away and go over the limit without realising it. That’s why our message is ‘None For The Road’. If you’re planning on watching the match and having few drinks, don’t take the risk of getting behind the wheel, Greater Manchester has a fantastic public transport network and if all else fails just call a cab.”
Cllr Bernard Priest, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said: "I want to remind anyone watching World Cup games or enjoying afternoon barbecues this summer that what they think of as a quick harmless drink could easily result in them losing their licence, their job or even causing a fatal accident. The best advice is always to leave your car at home if you think you might have a drink."
GMP will be holding a drink drive twitterchat on Thursday 5 June and tweeting live from a traffic shift on Saturday 13 June. Follow @gmpolice and @gmptraffic for more information.
Last night I was out driving
Coming home at the end of the working day
I was riding alone through the drizzling rain
On a deserted stretch of a county two-lane
When I came upon a wreck on the highway
There was blood and glass all over
And there was nobody there but me
As the rain tumbled down hard and cold
I seen a young man lying by the side of the road
He cried Mister, won't you help me please
An ambulance finally came and took him to Riverside
I watched as they drove him away
And I thought of a girlfriend or a young wife
And a state trooper knocking in the middle of the night
To say your baby died in a wreck on the highway
Sometimes I sit up in the darkness
And I watch my baby as she sleeps
Then I climb in bed and I hold her tight
I just lay there awake in the middle of the night
Thinking 'bout the wreck on the highway
(Bruce Springsteen)
Some of the vehicles used to police the roads of Greater Manchester.
The aims of road policing is to detect, disrupt and challenge criminal use of the roads, challenge poor driver behaviour to reduce road casualties and work with neighbourhood staff to reduce vehicle related anti-social behaviour, improving public confidence and satisfaction.
GMP is also committed to working with the “Drivesafe”, Greater Manchester Casualty Reduction Partnership.
To find out more about their work why not follow @gmptraffic on Twitter.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Road safety campaigners joined forces today (24 October) on Albert Square, Manchester to demonstrate how the emergency services work together to rescue road accident victims trapped under cars.
The dramatic stunt was staged by the emergency services to highlight the dangers posed to cyclists and bikers straying into the blind spots of HGVs and buses. It was timed to coincide with a potential increase in cyclist and biker deaths and serious injuries due to mornings and evenings being darker in the winter months.
In the five years 2007/2011 there have been 12 motorcyclists and pedal cyclists killed and 44 seriously injured as a result of accidents with HGVs and buses on the roads of Greater Manchester. In the same period five road deaths and 10 serious injuries occurred where the driver’s vision was affected by the vehicle’s blind spot.
Campaigners say that cyclists, bikers and HGV drivers should take extra care when sharing the road to ensure that they are visible to each other. Drivers should especially watch out for cyclists when turning left.
Cyclists are warned to give HGVs a wide berth and remember that behind a lorry is the safest place to be. They should also move forward when stopped in front of a truck and only overtake on the right when safe to do so to ensure that they remain visible to the driver.
This increased policing focus on road safety is a part of Operation Dice launched earlier this year in response to a shocking increase in road deaths in 2011 when 75 people lost their lives on the roads of Greater Manchester. This was an increase of 42 per cent on the previous year and reversed a long term downward trend in road deaths.
Under Operation Dice Greater Manchester Police is working with other emergency services and partners to increase public awareness of the ‘fatal four’ factors that feature in most road accidents ie drink driving, speeding, drivers using mobile phones and drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts.
It also tackles drivers putting their own lives and that of their passengers and road users at risk through dangerous driving and flouting road safety laws.
Inspector Paul Rowe from GMP’s Roads Policing Unit said; “Stay safe, stay back is the most important message we can give to cyclists and bikers. They, by the very nature of their mode of transport are especially vulnerable on the roads and should along with other road users take extra care when sharing our roads.
“Visibility is the key factor in many traffic accidents and cyclists and bikers can increase theirs by good road positioning, ensuring they use front and rear lights and wearing high-vis clothing.
Area Manager Dave Keelan, GMFRS’ Head of Prevention Services, said: “Our fire fighters rescue more people from road traffic collisions than they do from house fires, so we’re committed to improving the safety on our roads.
“We know what devastation a road traffic collision can have, not only on those involved but on their family and the wider community. We are determined to do all we can to reduce these collisions and the number of people that are killed or seriously injured on our roads.”
Karen Delaney from DriveSafe said: “Greater Manchester has some of the busiest roads in the country and being a major hub for commercial activity has more than its fair share of HGVs either visiting or passing through the county. Road safety is the responsibility of all road users so I would urge everyone, especially in the dark mornings and evenings to take extra care and give each other loads of room so everyone can get home safe.”
Vist Dicing with Death for more information.
To find out more about policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The latest vehicle in the Eddie Stobart fleet, named Natalie Michelle, was on hand for the demonstration.
Road safety campaigners joined forces today (24 October) on Albert Square, Manchester to demonstrate how the emergency services work together to rescue road accident victims trapped under cars.
The dramatic stunt was staged by the emergency services to highlight the dangers posed to cyclists and bikers straying into the blind spots of HGVs and buses. It was timed to coincide with a potential increase in cyclist and biker deaths and serious injuries due to mornings and evenings being darker in the winter months.
In the five years 2007/2011 there have been 12 motorcyclists and pedal cyclists killed and 44 seriously injured as a result of accidents with HGVs and buses on the roads of Greater Manchester. In the same period five road deaths and 10 serious injuries occurred where the driver’s vision was affected by the vehicle’s blind spot.
Campaigners say that cyclists, bikers and HGV drivers should take extra care when sharing the road to ensure that they are visible to each other. Drivers should especially watch out for cyclists when turning left.
Cyclists are warned to give HGVs a wide berth and remember that behind a lorry is the safest place to be. They should also move forward when stopped in front of a truck and only overtake on the right when safe to do so to ensure that they remain visible to the driver.
This increased policing focus on road safety is a part of Operation Dice launched earlier this year in response to a shocking increase in road deaths in 2011 when 75 people lost their lives on the roads of Greater Manchester. This was an increase of 42 per cent on the previous year and reversed a long term downward trend in road deaths.
Under Operation Dice Greater Manchester Police is working with other emergency services and partners to increase public awareness of the ‘fatal four’ factors that feature in most road accidents ie drink driving, speeding, drivers using mobile phones and drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts.
It also tackles drivers putting their own lives and that of their passengers and road users at risk through dangerous driving and flouting road safety laws.
Inspector Paul Rowe from GMP’s Roads Policing Unit said; “Stay safe, stay back is the most important message we can give to cyclists and bikers. They, by the very nature of their mode of transport are especially vulnerable on the roads and should along with other road users take extra care when sharing our roads.
“Visibility is the key factor in many traffic accidents and cyclists and bikers can increase theirs by good road positioning, ensuring they use front and rear lights and wearing high-vis clothing.
Area Manager Dave Keelan, GMFRS’ Head of Prevention Services, said: “Our fire fighters rescue more people from road traffic collisions than they do from house fires, so we’re committed to improving the safety on our roads.
“We know what devastation a road traffic collision can have, not only on those involved but on their family and the wider community. We are determined to do all we can to reduce these collisions and the number of people that are killed or seriously injured on our roads.”
Karen Delaney from DriveSafe said: “Greater Manchester has some of the busiest roads in the country and being a major hub for commercial activity has more than its fair share of HGVs either visiting or passing through the county. Road safety is the responsibility of all road users so I would urge everyone, especially in the dark mornings and evenings to take extra care and give each other loads of room so everyone can get home safe.”
Vist Dicing with Death for more information.
To find out more about policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
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Taken at the Good Guys Car Show in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November 2021.
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Please everyone, have a happy and SAFE New Year.
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Traffic vehicle in operation.
Greater Manchester Police targeted speeding and dangerous driving last week (16 to 22 April) in a bid to reduce road deaths and injuries.
In the first four days of this forcewide operation officers have issued 680 Fixed Penalty Notices. 519 of these were for speeding offences, 80 for using a mobile phone while driving and 81 for not wearing seatbelts.
Officers arrested 34 drivers for drink-driving and six for dangerous driving. They also gave verbal warnings and driving advice to hundreds of others for dangerous and poor driving.
The high profile clampdown is part of Operation Dice that was launched earlier this year in response to a staggering 42 per cent increase in road deaths in 2011 when compared to the previous year equating to 75 lives lost on the county’s roads.
Roads policing and local officers have been particularly targeting the ‘fatal four factors’ in road collisions as part of the week of action. These are speeding, drink-driving, drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts and drivers using mobile phones or being distracted through using in-car entertainment systems.
This week’s clampdown has been organised to coincide with a national speeding operation by all 43 police forces in the UK and a Europe-wide enforcement led by TISPOL the European Traffic Police Network.
Officers warn however that this is not a one-off crack down and that they will be continuing to target dangerous drivers round the clock across Greater Manchester in the coming year.
Penalties for dangerous and careless driving include fines, penalty points, disqualification and up to 14 years imprisonment for causing a death.
Operation Dice’s enforcement work is being supported by a hard-hitting Dicing With Death public awareness campaign featuring blood spattered furry dice that informs people of the 75 road deaths last year and urges them to drive safely.
The campaign also urges people to help reduce road deaths by providing them with information on dangerous drivers, those driving whilst disqualified or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs either directly on 101 the new single non-emergency number or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Chief Inspector Rachel Buckle from Greater Manchester Police Specialist Operations Division said: “Operation Dice is all about safeguarding precious lives and saving family and friends from having to suffer the terrible devastation that losing a loved one brings.
“Death and serious injuries are the real cost of driving dangerously and we want to urge people to seriously consider this every time they get behind the wheel and to drive with due care and consideration to weather and road conditions.
“Speed is a major factor in pedestrian, driver and passenger fatalities. Research clearly shows that pedestrians involved in a 30mph collision generally survive while those hit at 40mph do not.
“Please slow down, make sure that you and all your passengers are wearing seat belts and switch your mobile phone off before your turn your engine on. These three simple actions can help make our roads significantly safer and save families from suffering the anguish of living through the nightmare of losing someone they love.”
Vist Dicing with Death for more information.
To find out more about policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Thousands of young people will be brought face-to-face with the horrific aftermath of a road traffic collision as part of a brand new road safety initiative, ‘Safe Drive Stay Alive’.
The project is the first of its kind in Greater Manchester and uses real people, including emergency service staff and family members of those lost in collisions, to tell their own personal stories of tragedy and loss.
Students from across Greater Manchester will attend one of 14 performances taking place at Middleton Arena where they’ll be greeted with a party atmosphere before being hit with the harrowing and hard-hitting consequences of driving dangerously.
Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service, North West Ambulance Service, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s Major Trauma Coordinator’s, the prison service and Drivesafe have joined forces to launch the project and hope it will help reduce the number of young lives being lost on the roads of Greater Manchester.
In the last 10 years (2003-2013), there were 232 young driver related deaths in Greater Manchester. This figure includes young people and people killed by a young driver.
The average cost of young driver collisions in 2011-2013 was more than £72 million per year, which accounts for a quarter of Greater Manchester’s casualty costs.
Young people are more at risk of being involved in a collision, despite a smaller proportion of them holding a driving licence.
Inspector Matt Bailey-Smith from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Road safety isn’t a subject to be taken lightly and Safe Drive Stay Alive uses an emotive and hard-hitting approach to make young people sit up and think about the consequences of their decisions.
“It’s easy to switch off when looking at a poster or watching an advert but the impact of a parent stood in front of you talking about the loss of their son or daughter takes it to another level and will make even the most hardened of young people think twice about their actions”.
Dean, Dee and Hannah Wilson lost their 21-year-old son and brother when he crashed into a tree in 2010 and will be sharing their personal stories at Safe Drive Stay Alive. They said: "Although emotionally very difficult, as a family we feel a certain sense of pride in being
invited to be part of Safe Drive Stay Alive. Through our volunteering, our very simple hope is to prevent other families from suffering such a profound loss. In doing this we feel some good will come from the loss of our Matt."
Sister Karen Higham-Deakin, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s Senior Major Trauma Coordinator said: “Working in the Emergency Department I’ve seen countless numbers of lives destroyed every year through dangerous or careless driving. It’s important to remember that collisions don’t just affect the victim who loses their life or sustains life changing injuries.
“As an experienced health professional helping to care for the victims of road accidents, I am still often deeply affected by the cases that I see so I can only imagine how completely devastating this is for the family and friends of the young person who has been involved in the incident.”
Chair of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority, Councillor David Acton, said: "Learning to drive opens up a sense of freedom and opportunity for young people. It also comes with a huge responsibility of keeping themselves, their passengers and other road users safe from becoming casualties.
“The vast majority of young drivers take this responsibility very seriously, and become safe and considerate drivers. However, through lack of experience or peer pressure, too many are still involved in collisions involving fatalities and life changing injuries. Our emergency response crews are all too often dealing with devastating scenes where young people lose their lives.
“Safe Drive Stay Alive will play a vital role in demonstrating to thousands of young people across the county the consequences of risk taking whilst on the roads.
“We are delighted that our colleges have committed to attending, and applaud the bravery of all of our speakers, particularly those family members who will be talking to students about the true impact of losing someone they love in a road traffic collision."
Karen Delaney from Drivesafe said: “Young drivers and passengers in Greater Manchester are at a disproportionately high risk of being killed or seriously injured as a result of road traffic collisions. The Safe Drive Stay Alive project, funded through the Greater Manchester Casualty Reduction Partnership aims at reducing these risks through a powerful mature performance through thought provoking real scenario’s about consequences and posing preventative measures. Decision making skills are an essential part of being a safe road user”.
Steve Hynes, Greater Manchester Head of Service, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, welcomed the initiative saying, “Young drivers are much more likely to be involved in a crash on our roads often due to inexperience and lack of knowledge of the risks. Paramedics see first-hand the horrific devastation accidents like this cause and the ongoing effects it has on the people involved and their families, for some, Christmases and birthdays are never the same again.
“This initiative is an excellent way of educating people about the dangers, providing them with a taste of the harsh reality of speeding, together with accurate and suitable information in order to make an informed choice about how they decide to drive”.
Singer-songwriter Mike Dignam has leant his support to the project and his song, Beautiful Tragedy will be played during the performance as well as being offered as a free download to students. He said: "I feel very privileged and humbled to have been asked to be involved in such an important and significant campaign aimed at young people effected by, or involved with, road traffic accidents. It's a fantastic initiative and something that resonates with me, as growing up both my parents were in the road safety police so I know how impactful these accidents can be."
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