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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.
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.
Central Square of the Khovd city, capital of Khovd province.
The Western Regional Road Corridor Development Project - Phase I will improve the Yarant-Hovd city road, create road maintenance units, improve road safety, and provide skills training.
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Western Regional Road Corridor Development Project - Phase I
A young boy I caught loitering outside Brookhurst Primary School, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
This boy was one of five children gathered outside the school gates; I think the aim is to alert car drivers to the fact that they are approaching a primary school and to slow down and drive with care.
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.
With the HGV demonstration vehicle.
Families are invited to kick off their half term with a road safety event in Albert Square on Monday 17 February.
Greater Manchester Police will be joined by colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for the event which will take place between 9am & 4pm.
There will be police cars and bikes on display as well as a driving simulator and free bike marking.
There will also be a HGV lorry and bus that car drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can sit in to see how best to maximise their visibility when near large vehicles.
GMP will also be highlighting some of the work that is being done with lorry and bus operators to highlight the risks of blind spots.
There will also be an ‘unhealthy winter car’ with a number of defects, and passers-by will be invited to guess how many there are.
Road safety experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions and offer advice.
Inspector Paul Rowe from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Whether you walk, use public transport, cycle or drive, our event promises to offer something for everyone and will be both fun and educational for all the family.
“Larger vehicles can have several blind spots where pedestrians and cyclists cannot be seen at all and previous events have proved to be an eye-opening experience in road users position themselves more safely in the road.
“The ‘unhealthy winter car’ will be of particular interest to new drivers and officers will be on hand to explain the consequences of driving a vehicle that isn’t fit for purpose.”
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.
As a result of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review, we're implementing new gateway signs to advise motorists that they are entering a highway corridor with a higher risk of encountering large wildlife.
TetraLites tackle a particular vulnerability faced by anyone in a wheelchair: being lower than other pedestrians, motorists tend not to notice wheelchairs at intersections.
Check out my other shots in this sequence that show how difficult it can be to spot someone in a wheelchair crossing at a busy intersection. (Particularly this: www.flickr.com/photos/38722915@N04/6505888417/in/photostream)
The TetraLites design features three rows of 15 LED lights, in Plexiglas tubes, which mount to the sides and rear of a wheelchair or can be set vertically like a flagpole. They draw a negligible amount from powerchair batteries, or can be connected to rechargeable batteries for use on a manual chair.
The brilliant idea came from Tetra Society of North America volunteer Brian Johnson, following a conversation with Eric Molendyk – seen here – who was struck by a car at an intersection on his way to work in November 2008. He was wearing high-vis clothing, and crossing correctly, but the driver was making a turn into traffic – she didn’t notice him, being lower than other pedestrians.
More about Tetra: www.tetrasociety.org
A commercial truck approaches the CVSE inspection station.
CVSE and RCMP teamed up for a joint Highway 16 road check inspection in Vanderhoof on Dec 14, 2012.
A young girl I caught loitering outside Brookhurst Primary School, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
This girl was one of five children gathered outside the school gates; I think the aim is to alert car drivers to the fact that they are approaching a primary school and to slow down and drive with care.
Transport Scotland Photography Project - Queensferry Crossing. Picture Shows, Construction workers working on the Queensferry Crossing project which is under construction over the Firth of Forth, May/June 2015.
Stuart Nicol Photography
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All images © Stuart Nicol Photography 2013.
A rather grainy scan I'm afraid but an interesting shot from a c1935 West Yorkshire Constabulary road safety booklet.
I'm not certain where in West Yorkshire this is - can anyone identify it? And various sleuths have - Doncaster Road, Crofton, West Yorkshire at the Sharlston road junction!
A campaign is being launched to help tackle racing and antisocial driving in Bolton following a number of serious collisions in the town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Bolton Council and Bolton Council of Mosques (BCoM) are teaming up for the pilot campaign, which will run in the lead up to summer.
It comes after a serious collision involving three cars that were racing in St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, at 11.30pm on July 21, 2013.
Shocked onlookers rushed to the scene to help and pull people from the cars after one vehicle flipped onto its roof. The incident resulted in 11 casualties including pedestrians and some of the injuries sustained were serious.
One man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in a young offenders’ institute and disqualified from driving for four years, another was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison and also disqualified from driving for four years and a third man was sentenced to six months suspended for 18 months and was ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.
On August 4, 2013, emergency services attended a collision between two high performance cars on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge shortly before 2am.
A 14-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man were released from the cars by firefighters and were taken to hospital. Five other people suffered minor injuries.
As part of the campaign, a local freelance journalist has been commissioned to produce a DVD about the Daubhill incident and the effects it had on the lives of those involved as well as the local community and emergency services who attended.
He will also join BCoM representations, police officers, firefighters and community safety staff from GMFRS at a series of events at mosques throughout the town starting on Friday, February 21 – where a range of activities will be taking place to raise awareness of the dangers of racing and antisocial driving.
GMFRS’ Driving Simulator will give people the opportunity to test their driving skills and risk awareness, the Service’s Community Event Vehicle will be at the venues with various safety resources and police and fire officers will be on hand to provide information and advice.
Chair of BCoM, Dr Kamran Khan, said: “If BCoM can contribute towards preventing an issue that’s become prevalent across Bolton by engaging with local communities as well as local authorities, it gives us the opportunity to provide a safer environment for residents in Bolton.
“If we can save lives as a result of our contribution to the campaign then it makes all the effort completely worthwhile.”
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said: “Road safety in Bolton is an important issue for local people and is everyone's responsibility. The safer driving campaign is an excellent way to raise awareness of the risks associated with dangerous driving in Bolton in light of a series of collisions in recent months.
“The campaign represents a valuable opportunity for a range of services to work together with the community, particularly young people, to improve safety for everyone.
“I continue to encourage all users to share the road safely. Members of GMP will be on hand to talk openly with young drivers about the risks they face and the responsibility they have to drive safely within the local area.”
A full public launch event is being planned for later in the year and further information will be provided nearer the time.
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.
With the defective vehicle.
Families are invited to kick off their half term with a road safety event in Albert Square on Monday 17 February.
Greater Manchester Police will be joined by colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for the event which will take place between 9am & 4pm.
There will be police cars and bikes on display as well as a driving simulator and free bike marking.
There will also be a HGV lorry and bus that car drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can sit in to see how best to maximise their visibility when near large vehicles.
GMP will also be highlighting some of the work that is being done with lorry and bus operators to highlight the risks of blind spots.
There will also be an ‘unhealthy winter car’ with a number of defects, and passers-by will be invited to guess how many there are.
Road safety experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions and offer advice.
Inspector Paul Rowe from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Whether you walk, use public transport, cycle or drive, our event promises to offer something for everyone and will be both fun and educational for all the family.
“Larger vehicles can have several blind spots where pedestrians and cyclists cannot be seen at all and previous events have proved to be an eye-opening experience in road users position themselves more safely in the road.
“The ‘unhealthy winter car’ will be of particular interest to new drivers and officers will be on hand to explain the consequences of driving a vehicle that isn’t fit for purpose.”
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.
Road construction and maintenance season is here again, which means there are even more roadside workers out there. They perform their work within the Cone Zone – an area marked by signs and traffic cones – to warn approaching drivers of their presence and possible lane closures.
Respecting the Cone Zone is vital to keeping these workers safe. That’s why the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure teams up with the rest of the Work Zone Safety Alliance to encourage drivers to perform three simple acts when approaching a Cone Zone:
1. Slow down and drive with extreme care near a Cone Zone (follow directions, obey speed limits)
2. Stay alert and minimize distractions
3. Think about every cone as if a human being were standing behind it (in many cases, they are).
When you approach a Cone Zone, don’t just see orange. Consider the faces behind the Cone Zone.
The Trans-Canada Highway was upgraded from a two- and three-lane configuration to a four-lane, 100 km/h highway between Hilltop Road and Balmoral Road at Blind Bay.
Intersections, local accesses and over a kilometre of side roads along the corridor were also improved to benefit local residents, visitors to the area and motorists travelling Highway 1 between Salmon Arm and Sorrento. Four lanes and improved intersections will help with traffic flow and will make it easier for large recreational and commercial vehicles to turn.
Speed gun 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.
The fifth in a series of clips we will be posting from a Salford City Police road safety film of the 1940s.
The production, filmed and directed by the force’s Chief Inspector Markin, would have been shown in schools across the city as part of accident prevention training for the pupils. The film is silent and a narration would probably been added live by the officer showing the film.
This section depicts safe places for children to enjoy themselves and features evocative scenes of Salford youngsters of the day at play.
Please see the Salford Road Safety set for more.
The Salford City Police area now forms the Salford Division of Greater Manchester Police.
From the collection of the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
More information here
www.amss.org.rs/index.php?option=com_content&view=art...
AMSS marked the Global Week of road safety
SUNDAY, 12 MAJ 2013 13:10
Automobile Association of Serbia organized on 12th May 2013th in downtown Belgrade, the event titled "Koračajmo safe," together with the Agency for Traffic Safety, the Traffic Police of Serbia, the Serbian Red Cross, the Office for Youth and Traffic - technical school in Zemun. This event was realized in the second week of the UN Global dedicated to road safety, which is marked, dated 6 to 12 May the whole world.
As recommended by the UN, the theme of this year's activities is the safety of pedestrian traffic, and all participants are symbolic walk through the center of Belgrade, Slavija to the Albania Palace, Milan and King streets Terazije tried to distract drivers, pedestrians and the general public in pedestrian safety as the most vulnerable categories road users.
The event, despite the heavy rain started at 11.00 h on the Slavija Square and continued until 14.00 h when the palace was completed in Albania to collect signatures in support of the entire action, occasional performances, presentation of the Serbian Red Cross, and all along the route divided and promotional materials with tips for safer pedestrian involvement in traffic
Warning that the data since 2001. by 2012. in Serbia killed a total of 42,813 pedestrians, and the 2012th year - 3,114 pedestrians, of whom 155 were killed, 828 heavy and 2,131 slightly injured.
The whole project "Koračajmo safe" AMSS initiated by the end of 2012. and until the end of March were collected pictures and videos on the topic of safe and unsafe for pedestrians. The collected material, along with photos and video from the action that took place on Sunday, 12th May, will be submitted to the Foundation of the World Automobile Federation - FIA and forwarded to the competent institutions in our country in order to take concrete and practical measures that will save many lives.
AMSS obeležio Globalnu nedelju bezbednosti u saobraćaju
NEDELJA, 12 MAJ 2013 13:10
Auto-moto savez Srbije organizovao je u nedelju, 12. maja 2013. godine u centru Beograda, manifestaciju pod nazivom „Koračajmo bezbedno“ zajedno sa Agencijom za bezbednost saobraćaja, Upravom saobraćajne policije MUP Srbije, Crvenim krstom Srbije, Kancelarijom za mlade i Saobraćajno - tehničkom školom iz Zemuna. Ova manifestacija realizovana je u okviru druge Globalne nedelje UN posvećene bezbednosti u saobraćaju, koja se obeležavala od 6. do 12. maja u celom svetu.
Po preporuci UN, tema ovogodišnjih aktivnosti je bezbednost pešaka u saobraćaju, a svi učesnici su simboličnom šetnjom kroz centar Beograda, od Slavije do palate Albanija, ulicama Kralja Milana i Terazije pokušali da skrenu pažnju vozača, pešaka i celokupne javnosti na bezbednost pešaka kao najranjivije kategorije učesnika u saobraćaju.
Manifestacija je, uprkos jakoj kiši, počela u 11,00 h na Trgu Slavija i trajala do 14,00 h kada je završena kod palate Albanija uz prikupljanje potpisa podrške celoj akciji, prigodne performanse, prezentaciju Crvenog krsta Srbije, a duž cele trase podeljeni su i promotivni materijali sa savetima za bezbednije učešće pešaka u saobraćaju,
Upozoravajući su podaci da je od 2001. do 2012. godine u Srbiji nastradalo ukupno 42.813 pešaka, a u toku 2012. godine – 3.114 pešaka, od kojih je 155 poginulo, 828 teško, a 2.131 lakše povređeno.
Čitav projekat „Koračajmo bezbedno“ AMSS je pokrenuo pred kraj 2012. godine i do kraja marta meseca prikupljane su fotografije i video zapisi na temu bezbednog, odnosno nebezbednog kretanja pešaka. Sav prikupljen materijal, zajedno sa foto i video zapisima sa akcije koja je održana u nedelju, 12. maja, biće dostavljen Fondaciji Svetske automobilske federacije – FIA i prosleđen i nadležnim institucijama u našoj državi kako bi se preduzele konkretne i praktične mere kojima će se sačuvati mnogi životi.
A rather grainy scan I'm afraid but an interesting shot from a c1935 West Yorkshire Constabulary road safety booklet.
A close up of an old style '30' speed sign, complete with reflector studs.
In ABCs and 123s: S is for sloth
Originally uploaded for the Guess Where Group www.flickr.com/groups/guesswhereuk/
Road safety campaign Bangkok,
OK.... Quiz..........
Which word does she represent?
a) ขับ
b) ไม่
c) โทร
Answer added 5th April
I had already given the answer in the tags, but I know that nobody ever reads those!
Kap mai toh (Thai: ขับไม่โทร) translates as “drive don’t call”. During this campaign the girls would wait by a busy traffic junction, when the traffic lights turn red and a line of traffic is stopped, they jump in front of the queue and with a “wiggle and a giggle” they sing the jingle “kap mai toh” - complete with hand actions to illustrate each word.
The girl in this photo is acting the word “drive” which in Thai language is “kap” or ขับ
Congratulations dreamworker32000, Mindtrain, and lynhdan – you each win a gold star!
The Trans-Canada Highway was upgraded from a two- and three-lane configuration to a four-lane, 100 km/h highway between Hilltop Road and Balmoral Road at Blind Bay.
Intersections, local accesses and over a kilometre of side roads along the corridor were also improved to benefit local residents, visitors to the area and motorists travelling Highway 1 between Salmon Arm and Sorrento. Four lanes and improved intersections will help with traffic flow and will make it easier for large recreational and commercial vehicles to turn.
Chief Constable Peter Fahy and June Webb in the Road Peace Memorial Garden.
Greater Manchester Police yesterday (Monday 2 April) launched a campaign urging people not to dice with death on the region’s roads.
Recent statistics show that 75 people lost their lives on the roads of Greater Manchester in 2011 compared to 53 in the previous year, an increase of 42 per cent.
The increase comes against a background trend of decreasing road deaths that has seen fatalities drop from 90 in 2006 to 53 in 2010 a decrease of more than 40 per cent.
Officers say that though there are many factors contributing to the loss of these lives they believe that speeding, drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts and drivers using mobile phones have played a significant role in many of these deaths.
Operation Dice has been set up to tackle drivers putting their own lives and that of passengers and other road users at risk through driving dangerously and flouting speeding, seat belt and mobile phone laws.
The campaign asks drivers to slow down, belt up and switch off their mobiles and will be featured on poster, bus side and road side advertising.
Chief Constable Peter Fahy said: "The real cost of road collisions is the loss of precious lives and the devastation it causes to the family and friends of the deceased. Their pain and loss can be felt for decades and most people never really get over it.
“It can also profoundly affect people who have caused the deaths and can leave them physically and emotionally scarred.
“Speed is a major factor in pedestrian fatalities with research showing that those involved in a 30mph collision generally survive while those hit at 40mph do not. I urge drivers to consider this when they get behind the wheel and drive with due care and consideration to weather and road conditions.
“Mobile phones, Sat Navs and car stereos distract drivers preventing them paying full attention to driving safely and are a major cause of many collisions. Using the phone while driving, whether hands-free or not is a serious distraction and the safest option is to switch it off before you start the car.
“Drivers should also ensure that they and everyone in their vehicle is wearing a seat belt however short the journey."
The campaign is being supported by June Webb who lost her daughter Jodie Webb on her 21st birthday in August 2000 in a road collision. Jodie’s friend Joanne Greenwood also aged 21 also lost her life in the crash.
The launch of the campaign took place at the Road Peace Memorial Garden in Beswick, set up in memory of Jodie and Joanne and others who have lost their lives on our roads.
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.
President of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile
Jean Todt was born on 25th February 1946 at Pierrefort, Cantal (France). After High School he studied at the "Ecole Des Cadres" School of Economics and Business in Paris. In 1966, he started his career as a rally co-driver and participated in the World Championship rallies with most of the car manufacturers together with international rally drivers until 1981 when, with Guy Frequelin, he won the Constructors' World Rally Championship with Talbot Lotus. He was also the drivers' representative at FISA (Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile) Rally Commission from 1975 to 1981. At the end of 1981 he became Peugeot Sporting Director, and under his management Peugeot Talbot Sport won two Constructors' World Rally Championships, two Drivers' World Rally Championships, four Paris-Dakar as well as a number of other victories. He was also the Constructors' representative at the FISA Rally Commission. In 1990 Jean Todt was appointed Motorsport Director of the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group. In 1992, Peugeot won the World Sports Car Championship and obtained two consecutive victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1992 and 1993. In the middle of 1993, Jean Todt left Peugeot and became Team Principal of Ferrari Racing Division (Gestione Sportiva). Under his leadership, Scuderia Ferrari won 13 Formula One world titles and 98 Grand Prix. In 2001, Jean Todt took on responsibility for all motor sport activity for the Ferrari-Maserati Group and became Member of the Board of Directors of Ferrari. In the middle of 2004 he was appointed General Manager of Ferrari and, at the end of 2006; he became Chief Executive Officer of the Company, maintaining the responsibility of the Gestione Sportiva. In March 2008, he decided to leave his positions of CEO and Director of Gestione Sportiva while maintaining that of Member of the Board, Advisor to the Chairman and also maintaining that of President of Ferrari West Europe (Paris) and Ferrari Asia Pacific (Shanghai). Jean Todt also retained his position as a Member of the FIA World Motorsport Council. In March 2009, he stopped working at Ferrari. On October 23rd, he was elected President of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile). Jean Todt is also President of eSafety Aware and Member of the Board of Trustees of FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society. He is Member of the Automobile Club de France and Honorary President of Federazione Auto Motoristica Sammarinese - FAMS (San Marino). Jean Todt holds the title of Dato Seri, bestowed upon him by the King of Malaysia. He is a Member of the Ukrainian Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and was elevated to the dignity of Grand ‘Croix of the Légion d'Honneur by the President of the Republic of France in 2011.
Photo courtesy of FIA
Some of the police vehicles on display.
Families are invited to kick off their half term with a road safety event in Albert Square on Monday 17 February.
Greater Manchester Police will be joined by colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for the event which will take place between 9am & 4pm.
There will be police cars and bikes on display as well as a driving simulator and free bike marking.
There will also be a HGV lorry and bus that car drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can sit in to see how best to maximise their visibility when near large vehicles.
GMP will also be highlighting some of the work that is being done with lorry and bus operators to highlight the risks of blind spots.
There will also be an ‘unhealthy winter car’ with a number of defects, and passers-by will be invited to guess how many there are.
Road safety experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions and offer advice.
Inspector Paul Rowe from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Whether you walk, use public transport, cycle or drive, our event promises to offer something for everyone and will be both fun and educational for all the family.
“Larger vehicles can have several blind spots where pedestrians and cyclists cannot be seen at all and previous events have proved to be an eye-opening experience in road users position themselves more safely in the road.
“The ‘unhealthy winter car’ will be of particular interest to new drivers and officers will be on hand to explain the consequences of driving a vehicle that isn’t fit for purpose.”
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.
Drivers are reminded that winter tire regulations remain in place until April 30, 2020, on many highways to account for early spring snowfall.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/21941
Drivers are advised to be watchful of deer, elk and moose while travelling along roads and highways throughout B.C., as rutting season increases these animals’ activity.
Rutting season is the annual mating time for deer, elk and moose. It occurs from late October to December, with the most activity seen in mid-November. During the rut, male deer show increased interest in female deer, as well as increased aggression toward other male deer, often causing animals to move quickly with little regard for their surroundings.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/23286
The Western Regional Road Corridor Development Project - Phase I will improve the Yarant-Hovd city road, create road maintenance units, improve road safety, and provide skills training.
Read more on:
Western Regional Road Corridor Development Project - Phase I
A campaign is being launched to help tackle racing and antisocial driving in Bolton following a number of serious collisions in the town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Bolton Council and Bolton Council of Mosques (BCoM) are teaming up for the pilot campaign, which will run in the lead up to summer.
It comes after a serious collision involving three cars that were racing in St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, at 11.30pm on July 21, 2013.
Shocked onlookers rushed to the scene to help and pull people from the cars after one vehicle flipped onto its roof. The incident resulted in 11 casualties including pedestrians and some of the injuries sustained were serious.
One man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in a young offenders’ institute and disqualified from driving for four years, another was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison and also disqualified from driving for four years and a third man was sentenced to six months suspended for 18 months and was ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.
On August 4, 2013, emergency services attended a collision between two high performance cars on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge shortly before 2am.
A 14-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man were released from the cars by firefighters and were taken to hospital. Five other people suffered minor injuries.
As part of the campaign, a local freelance journalist has been commissioned to produce a DVD about the Daubhill incident and the effects it had on the lives of those involved as well as the local community and emergency services who attended.
He will also join BCoM representations, police officers, firefighters and community safety staff from GMFRS at a series of events at mosques throughout the town starting on Friday, February 21 – where a range of activities will be taking place to raise awareness of the dangers of racing and antisocial driving.
GMFRS’ Driving Simulator will give people the opportunity to test their driving skills and risk awareness, the Service’s Community Event Vehicle will be at the venues with various safety resources and police and fire officers will be on hand to provide information and advice.
Chair of BCoM, Dr Kamran Khan, said: “If BCoM can contribute towards preventing an issue that’s become prevalent across Bolton by engaging with local communities as well as local authorities, it gives us the opportunity to provide a safer environment for residents in Bolton.
“If we can save lives as a result of our contribution to the campaign then it makes all the effort completely worthwhile.”
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said: “Road safety in Bolton is an important issue for local people and is everyone's responsibility. The safer driving campaign is an excellent way to raise awareness of the risks associated with dangerous driving in Bolton in light of a series of collisions in recent months.
“The campaign represents a valuable opportunity for a range of services to work together with the community, particularly young people, to improve safety for everyone.
“I continue to encourage all users to share the road safely. Members of GMP will be on hand to talk openly with young drivers about the risks they face and the responsibility they have to drive safely within the local area.”
A full public launch event is being planned for later in the year and further information will be provided nearer the time.
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.
A young boy I caught loitering outside Brookhurst Primary School, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
This boy was one of five children gathered outside the school gates; I think the aim is to alert car drivers to the fact that they are approaching a primary school and to slow down and drive with care.
Crews work to clear the Greenslide area on Airport Way, just south of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the Revelstoke Airport.
March, 2014
A campaign is being launched to help tackle racing and antisocial driving in Bolton following a number of serious collisions in the town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Bolton Council and Bolton Council of Mosques (BCoM) are teaming up for the pilot campaign, which will run in the lead up to summer.
It comes after a serious collision involving three cars that were racing in St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, at 11.30pm on July 21, 2013.
Shocked onlookers rushed to the scene to help and pull people from the cars after one vehicle flipped onto its roof. The incident resulted in 11 casualties including pedestrians and some of the injuries sustained were serious.
One man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in a young offenders’ institute and disqualified from driving for four years, another was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison and also disqualified from driving for four years and a third man was sentenced to six months suspended for 18 months and was ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.
On August 4, 2013, emergency services attended a collision between two high performance cars on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge shortly before 2am.
A 14-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man were released from the cars by firefighters and were taken to hospital. Five other people suffered minor injuries.
As part of the campaign, a local freelance journalist has been commissioned to produce a DVD about the Daubhill incident and the effects it had on the lives of those involved as well as the local community and emergency services who attended.
He will also join BCoM representations, police officers, firefighters and community safety staff from GMFRS at a series of events at mosques throughout the town starting on Friday, February 21 – where a range of activities will be taking place to raise awareness of the dangers of racing and antisocial driving.
GMFRS’ Driving Simulator will give people the opportunity to test their driving skills and risk awareness, the Service’s Community Event Vehicle will be at the venues with various safety resources and police and fire officers will be on hand to provide information and advice.
Chair of BCoM, Dr Kamran Khan, said: “If BCoM can contribute towards preventing an issue that’s become prevalent across Bolton by engaging with local communities as well as local authorities, it gives us the opportunity to provide a safer environment for residents in Bolton.
“If we can save lives as a result of our contribution to the campaign then it makes all the effort completely worthwhile.”
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said: “Road safety in Bolton is an important issue for local people and is everyone's responsibility. The safer driving campaign is an excellent way to raise awareness of the risks associated with dangerous driving in Bolton in light of a series of collisions in recent months.
“The campaign represents a valuable opportunity for a range of services to work together with the community, particularly young people, to improve safety for everyone.
“I continue to encourage all users to share the road safely. Members of GMP will be on hand to talk openly with young drivers about the risks they face and the responsibility they have to drive safely within the local area.”
A full public launch event is being planned for later in the year and further information will be provided nearer the time.
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.
Waiting for the lights to change in Dowsett Road near the junction with High Road Tottenham.
In 2012, local resident Christine Protz complained to Haringey Council about the LOOK LEFT sign painted on the street. Although fading, it is still misleading and potentially dangerous. Chris wants the Council to remove it.
Dowsett Road is a two-way street. So at this junction pedestrians need to look all round.
They need to look right for vehicles turning into Dowsett Road from Tottenham High Road; and to the left for traffic in the opposite direction. (Scroll Down to see a street plan.)
Below, I've quoted from Chris's email with her permission.
This sign should be removed completely because it is misleading
and half the time it is hidden by a puddle or the muddy residue left
by the puddle. You were lucky to get a clear picture. So there is no
point putting something on the road, but I do feel there is a need for
some signage.
Chris noticed that northbound vehicles in the High Road turn into Dowsett Road when there is a break in the traffic or the lights are with them. So they often turn when pedestrians think it's safe to cross. Southbound vehicles are not allowed to turn left into Dowsett Road. But some do.
Chris explained her main worry.
"As you noted, people are very sensible and look right and left, and
those of us used to it look all ways. I am more worried about children
who are not so street savvy."
"I don't know what sort of signage would work best. I wonder, though,
whether there should be something for the traffic alerting vehicles to the
possibility of pedestrians crossing? Usually it is okay because they have
already stopped and can see pedestrians, but there are always some
coming along and taking advantage of a space in the traffic.
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§ Aerial view of where these photos were taken.
§ Click the link to see the correct signs painted round the corner in Tottenham High Road.
The Vancouver Police and its partners remind motorists to slow down and pay attention, as thousands of children head back to school this fall.
Motorists can expect to see targeted enforcement by police of unsafe driving behaviour in and around school zones.
Learn more: mediareleases.vpd.ca/2017/09/05/back-to-school-safety-7/
Do you ever wonder how some people pass a driving test?
Blatant driving through a red light in Wellington, Telford.
13 July 2016
Crews work to clear the Greenslide area on Airport Way, just south of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the Revelstoke Airport.
March, 2014
A vigil and protest called by campaign group Stop Killing Cyclists was held following the tragic death of Ardian Zagani, the sixth person to be killed while riding a bicycle on London's road this year. After hearing speeches from cycling campaigners, bus drivers, and politicians the group staged a die-in in Camden Road - scene of Ardian's death - blocking traffic in both directions for 10 minutes.
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A campaign is being launched to help tackle racing and antisocial driving in Bolton following a number of serious collisions in the town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Bolton Council and Bolton Council of Mosques (BCoM) are teaming up for the pilot campaign, which will run in the lead up to summer.
It comes after a serious collision involving three cars that were racing in St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, at 11.30pm on July 21, 2013.
Shocked onlookers rushed to the scene to help and pull people from the cars after one vehicle flipped onto its roof. The incident resulted in 11 casualties including pedestrians and some of the injuries sustained were serious.
One man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in a young offenders’ institute and disqualified from driving for four years, another was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison and also disqualified from driving for four years and a third man was sentenced to six months suspended for 18 months and was ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.
On August 4, 2013, emergency services attended a collision between two high performance cars on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge shortly before 2am.
A 14-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man were released from the cars by firefighters and were taken to hospital. Five other people suffered minor injuries.
As part of the campaign, a local freelance journalist has been commissioned to produce a DVD about the Daubhill incident and the effects it had on the lives of those involved as well as the local community and emergency services who attended.
He will also join BCoM representations, police officers, firefighters and community safety staff from GMFRS at a series of events at mosques throughout the town starting on Friday, February 21 – where a range of activities will be taking place to raise awareness of the dangers of racing and antisocial driving.
GMFRS’ Driving Simulator will give people the opportunity to test their driving skills and risk awareness, the Service’s Community Event Vehicle will be at the venues with various safety resources and police and fire officers will be on hand to provide information and advice.
Chair of BCoM, Dr Kamran Khan, said: “If BCoM can contribute towards preventing an issue that’s become prevalent across Bolton by engaging with local communities as well as local authorities, it gives us the opportunity to provide a safer environment for residents in Bolton.
“If we can save lives as a result of our contribution to the campaign then it makes all the effort completely worthwhile.”
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said: “Road safety in Bolton is an important issue for local people and is everyone's responsibility. The safer driving campaign is an excellent way to raise awareness of the risks associated with dangerous driving in Bolton in light of a series of collisions in recent months.
“The campaign represents a valuable opportunity for a range of services to work together with the community, particularly young people, to improve safety for everyone.
“I continue to encourage all users to share the road safely. Members of GMP will be on hand to talk openly with young drivers about the risks they face and the responsibility they have to drive safely within the local area.”
A full public launch event is being planned for later in the year and further information will be provided nearer the time.
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.
A campaign is being launched to help tackle racing and antisocial driving in Bolton following a number of serious collisions in the town.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Bolton Council and Bolton Council of Mosques (BCoM) are teaming up for the pilot campaign, which will run in the lead up to summer.
It comes after a serious collision involving three cars that were racing in St Helen’s Road, Daubhill, at 11.30pm on July 21, 2013.
Shocked onlookers rushed to the scene to help and pull people from the cars after one vehicle flipped onto its roof. The incident resulted in 11 casualties including pedestrians and some of the injuries sustained were serious.
One man was sentenced to three years and 10 months in a young offenders’ institute and disqualified from driving for four years, another was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison and also disqualified from driving for four years and a third man was sentenced to six months suspended for 18 months and was ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work.
On August 4, 2013, emergency services attended a collision between two high performance cars on Blackburn Road in Astley Bridge shortly before 2am.
A 14-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man were released from the cars by firefighters and were taken to hospital. Five other people suffered minor injuries.
As part of the campaign, a local freelance journalist has been commissioned to produce a DVD about the Daubhill incident and the effects it had on the lives of those involved as well as the local community and emergency services who attended.
He will also join BCoM representations, police officers, firefighters and community safety staff from GMFRS at a series of events at mosques throughout the town starting on Friday, February 21 – where a range of activities will be taking place to raise awareness of the dangers of racing and antisocial driving.
GMFRS’ Driving Simulator will give people the opportunity to test their driving skills and risk awareness, the Service’s Community Event Vehicle will be at the venues with various safety resources and police and fire officers will be on hand to provide information and advice.
Chair of BCoM, Dr Kamran Khan, said: “If BCoM can contribute towards preventing an issue that’s become prevalent across Bolton by engaging with local communities as well as local authorities, it gives us the opportunity to provide a safer environment for residents in Bolton.
“If we can save lives as a result of our contribution to the campaign then it makes all the effort completely worthwhile.”
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Lloyd, said: “Road safety in Bolton is an important issue for local people and is everyone's responsibility. The safer driving campaign is an excellent way to raise awareness of the risks associated with dangerous driving in Bolton in light of a series of collisions in recent months.
“The campaign represents a valuable opportunity for a range of services to work together with the community, particularly young people, to improve safety for everyone.
“I continue to encourage all users to share the road safely. Members of GMP will be on hand to talk openly with young drivers about the risks they face and the responsibility they have to drive safely within the local area.”
A full public launch event is being planned for later in the year and further information will be provided nearer the time.
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