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RoadSafe News – September 2021 |
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In the September issue...
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UK news | ||
Project Edward Road Trip 2021he 2021 week of action is from 13-17 September when a road trip will highlight many successful applications of The Safe System Read more... |
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Road Safety Observatory RevampedThe Road Safety Observatory, originally developed by a range of key road safety organisations including RoSPA, the Department for Transport, Road Safety GB, PACTS and RoadSafe, with funding from DfT and Highways has been re-vamped. Thanks to the team at RoSPA the new site is now available. Read more... |
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TyreSafe Awards 2021TyreSafe has revised the categories and refreshed judging criteria for its 2021 Awards. With fewer categories this year, competition for each is expected to be intense but those wishing to make a submission will welcome the additional advice being offered with compiling their entries. Read more... |
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Driving at work | ||
Driver Safety Zone at Health & Safety EventThe Health & Safety Event at Birmingham's NEC from 7-9 Sep is partnering with the Driving for Better Business campaign to deliver a new Driver Safety Zone. Read more... |
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The Van Driver ToolkitDriving for Better Business has produced a series of driver information online modules to assist van drivers and fleet operators in dispelling uncertainty and myth. Read more... |
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No silver bullet for improving workplace road safetyA key first step for any organisation aiming to improve its workplace road safety is realising there is no silver bullet. Read more... |
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Conferences and events | ||
‘Towards Zero – A Fresh Approach‘, 2021 Australasian Road Safety ConferenceThe 2021 Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC 2021) will be an entirely virtual conference to be held on 28 -30 September 2021 Read more... |
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Data Driven Innovation to Halve Global Road Deaths by 2030Registrations are now open for the 2021 iRAP Innovation Workshop co-hosted with the Regional Road Safety Observatories on 7 and 14 October, to shine a light on “Data Driven Innovation to Halve Global Road Deaths by 2030”. Read more... |
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Road Safety Management | ||
Commonwealth recognises road trauma as a leading cause of death for young peopleFor the first time, the Commonwealth has recognised and focused on road safety as the leading cause of death for young people Read more... |
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Safer vehicles | ||
TyreSafe BriefingOne of the highlights of the road safety calendar, this year’s TyreSafe Briefing will take place on Thursday 23rd of September Read more... |
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Safer roads | ||
Latest iRAP metrics chart global growth in safer roads, innovation, investment and learningiRAP partners worldwide have now undertaken over 1.2 million kilometres of Star Rating Assessments and Designs Read more... |
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Community safety | ||
Designing Streets for KidsThe guide includes design recommendations and case studies that highlight streets that are safe, enjoyable, and inspirational for children and caregivers. Read more... |
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YOURS 2020 ReportDemonstrating the urgency of sharing roads more equitably, encouraging walking and cycling, and keeping young people safe on their journeys. Read more... |
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Alcohol and drugs | ||
THINK! is re-launching the Pint Block campaignAs Covid-19 changed the landscape of hospitality and socialising, over the past year THINK! found a decrease in young male drivers agreeing that it is very risky to drive over the legal alcohol limit. The Pint Block campaign, launched in 2019, led to an increase in young men agreeing that they would intervene to stop a friend drink driving, and this next stage of the campaign will aim to shift attitudes and behaviours over two campaign bursts Read more... |
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None for the road? Stricter drink driving lawsResearchers from the Universities of Bath and Essex paint a worrying picture: there has been no change across all types of accidents involving alcohol as a result of the introduction of a stricter limit of 50mlg per 100mml introduced in Scotland in December 2014. Read more... |
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Forthcoming events | ||
TyreSafe Briefing – 23 September 2021 Young Driver Focus – 25 May 2022
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