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About Us
The Road Safety Department was set up in 2006 with the following remit:-
Part of our aim to create a safer Community is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on our roads. We are involved in a number of campaigns with other local organisations that aim to educate people about road safety in an attempt to reduce these figures.
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- To develop policies and procedures to enable the Service’s effective contribution to the Road Safety agenda.
- To assist and advise in the development of local schemes and initiatives to reduce the number of serious injuries or deaths resulting from road traffic collisions.
- To work in partnership with Road Safety Officers, Police Officers and other stakeholders to assist with our aim of “Building Safety Communities”.
Part of our aim to create a safer Community is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on our roads. We are involved in a number of campaigns with other local organisations that aim to educate people about road safety in an attempt to reduce these figures.
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Drink and Driving Kills
This website has been designed to educate drivers on the important subject of Drinking & Driving. As you work through this short programme we will look at EU statistics and EU Drink Drive limits.
Most importantly we will examine the effects of Drinking and Driving on you physically and explain the consequences this action may have: how to calculate units of alcohol and the time it will take for your body to process them. We will use interactive sessions to highlight the risks and dangers surrounding this activity.
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Most importantly we will examine the effects of Drinking and Driving on you physically and explain the consequences this action may have: how to calculate units of alcohol and the time it will take for your body to process them. We will use interactive sessions to highlight the risks and dangers surrounding this activity.
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What's On
- Throughout the year on an All Wales basis Pass Plus Cymru is available to drivers in Wales under the age of 25.
- BikeSafe Cymru workshops run throughout the Summer, for information log onto: www.bikesafe.co.uk
- International Walk to School month will be October 2008. If you wish to choose a particular week within the month, the first full week is 6-10 October 2008.
- 14-22 June 2008 - Bike Week
- 1 July - AIRSO Conference - Managing Occupational Road Risk and the implications of the Corporate Manslaughter & Homicide Act. The Angel Hotel, Cardiff.
- 21-24 July - Royal Welsh Show 2008
- 16-22 September 2008 - European Mobility Week
- 29/30 September 2008 - Road Safety Wales Conference - Future Inns, Cardiff Bay.
- 13 October 2008 - European Road Safety Day
- 10– 16 November 2008 Road Safety Week
Partnerships
Enter this section to find out more information about Road Safety Events and Initiatives run by our partners and the Fire and Rescue Service.
Pass Plus Cymru
In partnership with County Road Safety Teams our Community Safety Departments teach road safety to candidate on the ‘Pass Plus Cymru (PPC) driving course. The courses have been running since 2006 and aim to promote road safety to newly qualified young drivers aged between 17 and 25 by enhancing their knowledge, skills, attitude and understanding through the provision of theoretical and practical driving instruction.
Swansea Pass Plus Cymru Poster » (PDF, 244kb)
Swansea Pass Plus Cymru Poster » (PDF, 244kb)
Road Safety Advice
The Automobile Association provides the following advice to anyone with concerns regarding Young Motorists and Older Drivers.
Worried about a Younger Motorist?
Ten tips to help if you're worried about a Younger driver
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Older Drivers
Ten tips to help if you're worried about an older driver
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Sharing the roads with emergency vehicles
Sharing the roads with emergency vehicles leaflet
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The Road Safety Wales Low Down
What’s happening in the world of road safety.
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Worried about a Younger Motorist?
Ten tips to help if you're worried about a Younger driver
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Older Drivers
Ten tips to help if you're worried about an older driver
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Sharing the roads with emergency vehicles
Sharing the roads with emergency vehicles leaflet
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The Road Safety Wales Low Down
What’s happening in the world of road safety.
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Scoping Study
RTC’s are often complex because they do not have a single cause. They occur due to a number of factors that culminate in the driver, motorbike rider, cyclist or pedestrian failing to manage themselves in a particular set of circumstances.
In 2003, the Welsh Assembly Government published the ‘Road Safety Strategy for Wales’ outlining a number of key objectives to reduce the risk to road users in Wales by promoting safe and sustainable access for all members of society
The Fire and Rescue Service and Police are well placed to contribute to the work of local agencies. In order to enhance this contribution, the Scoping Study has identified several successful examples that should form the foundation for future road safety work. Their input will have even greater impact when these efforts are effectively co-ordinated in a strategic partnership structure incorporating all relevant members and stakeholders.
For further information please go to the Road Safety Wales website using the link below.
In 2003, the Welsh Assembly Government published the ‘Road Safety Strategy for Wales’ outlining a number of key objectives to reduce the risk to road users in Wales by promoting safe and sustainable access for all members of society
The Fire and Rescue Service and Police are well placed to contribute to the work of local agencies. In order to enhance this contribution, the Scoping Study has identified several successful examples that should form the foundation for future road safety work. Their input will have even greater impact when these efforts are effectively co-ordinated in a strategic partnership structure incorporating all relevant members and stakeholders.
For further information please go to the Road Safety Wales website using the link below.
Related Wesites
General Motoring and Road Safety Advice
Motorcycling
Young Drivers
- Road Safety Wales
- AA Motoring Advice
- THINK! - Road Safety Website
- Road Safety Scotland
- Child Car Seats
- Brake - The Road Safety Charity
- AA Road Safety Quiz
- Get In Lane
Motorcycling
Young Drivers
- dragon driver - Young free and driving
- Safe Drive, Stay Alive
- Deadly Mates
- Young Drivers and Road Accidents, 2008
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