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‘No Excuse’ is the message we are sending to drivers ahead of our road safety campaign this summer. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be shining the spotlight on road safety with a specific focus on the ‘fatal five’ offences – these are the offences committed by drivers most likely to cause serious injury or death on our roads. In the past four years, the number of people killed or seriously injured as a result of collisions in #Wiltshire has risen from 157 in 2020 to 255 in 2023. A/Insp Jonathan Fairbairn, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Whilst these statistics show a clear increase in casualties and fatalities on Wiltshire’s roads, it’s really important to remember that each of these numbers is a person. That person may be a parent, a grandparent, somebody’s child or best friend, and their death will have no doubt affected a wide circle of family and friends. “The fatal five offences are speeding, drink and drug driving, using a phone whilst driving, not wearing a seatbelt, or careless and dangerous driving. Committing these offences greatly increases your risk of causing a serious collision – our teams are committed to targeting drivers who commit these offences and during the campaign we will be sharing some of the excuses our officers hear when stopping drivers – often things like not wearing a seatbelt may seem quite trivial but if you stop to think of the consequences of your actions, it’s actually a very serious offence.” During the campaign we’ll also be focusing on motorbike and pedal bike safety following a high number of serious collisions involving motorcyclists as well as how to safely share the roads with horse riders. #NoExcuse #RoadSafety #FatalFive #RoadsPolicing Read more here: https://orlo.uk/L9gwE

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Do you have a new teen driver? Help teen drivers stay safe behind the wheel by preparing them for risks on the road with this teen driver timeline. #alberigiinsurance #travelersinsurance #travelers #teendrivers #newdrivers #safedriving #autopolicy

🏍️💡Are we making wearing helmets a top priority for motorcycle safety?🤔 Well, let me introduce you to the incredible work being done by the CASTODIAN Foundation introduced to me by Bart Groothuijze! 🌟 Their mission is truly inspiring: to reduce the annual number of motorcyclists killed in road accidents by at least 30% over the next decade. 🛑 Did you know that every year, around 400,000 motorcyclists tragically lose their lives in traffic worldwide? 😱 Shockingly, 75% of these fatalities are caused by head injuries, often due to unsafe helmets and inadequate crash response. 😔 But there's hope! CASTODIAN is determined to change this narrative. Through rigorous research and analysis, CASTODIAN has identified 7 critical elements that make a motorcycle helmet safe. ✅ From proper certification to seamless fit and cleanliness, these factors can truly mean the difference between life and death on the road. But CASTODIAN doesn't stop there. They're dedicated to sharing their life-saving knowledge and insights with motorcyclists, governments, emergency services, and helmet brands around the globe. 🌎 Their goal? To ensure that everyone has access to the information they need to stay safe on the road. Join me in supporting CASTODIAN's mission to save lives and make our roads safer for all. 🚀 Together, we can make a real difference! Visit castodian.org to learn more about their initiatives and how you can get involved. #RoadSafety #HelmetSafety #CASTODIANFoundation 🌐 #Gemeente #Rotterdam  

🚴🚴🪖In case you missed it! 🚴🚴🪖 The NSW Government has aligned with the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) recommendation to adopt additional bicycle helmet standards in Australia. This means that bicycle helmets meeting 6 Australian and overseas standards can now be imported, sold and used in New South Wales. "Consumers no longer need to stick to a marked AS/NZS 2063 helmet in NSW,” says Peter McLean, Bicycle NSW CEO. "Many more high-quality products are now legal to use in NSW." Approved helmets include those falling under European Union EN 1078:2012 and the United States CPSC 16 C.F.R. Part 1203 standards. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gBjnygRe There is more good news! A simple helmet rating from one to five stars has also been announced in NSW. Modelled on ANCAP safety ratings for motor vehicles, the Helmet STAR (Safety Testing and Assessment Ratings) will provide an easy-to-understand safety rating for new helmets based on comprehensive testing. The first set of ratings proves helmet safety is not determined by price alone, with a $22 Bluey helmet for toddlers deemed the safest on the market in its category. Categories include mountain bike, road, recreational/skate, general and children. Check out the ratings for 61 helmets tested so far: https://lnkd.in/gCVXD9sA Image: TfNSW Bicycle NSW Transport for NSW #advocate #Advocacy #bugs #membership #MEMBERS #insurance

Road Safety, is everyone’s responsibility.  Each time that we venture on to the road we must give it our full attention. WE SHOULD ACT LIKE OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT BECAUSE THEY DO. Across the UK and Globally , too many people are killed or seriously injured in collisions with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) Last year 220 people lost their lives in incidents and in the last 3 years 70% of Cyclists deaths involved HGVs. As a HGV driver I believe that one fatality is too many, and I’ve spent several years developing a simple solution to combat the problem. The Problem - Vehicle Design - Blind Spots - You can't See through Solid Objects - “You can't give priority, avoid or react to people that you can't see !!!" The research on driver’s vision from HGVs has identified the need to increase and expand the drivers Field of View to reduce the risk of fatalities, serious injuries and collisions, This resulted in Transport for London (TfL) bringing in the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) Basically new vehicle design - because the Drivers are required by law to have a horizontal visual field of at least 160 degrees, what we currently have doesn’t meet the standard and is not fit for purpose, Our Solution - The Viz-Ovalz® Direct Vizion System,  We’ve achieved this by utilising government tested lens technology and proven to reduce side swipe collisions by 59%. The Viz-Ovalz® Direct Vizion System,  is a retrofittable Blind Spot Sensor Information System developed to improve the visibility for drivers, They work by alerting the drivers to pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable road users (VRUs) previously hidden in their Blind Spots, (pillars, mirrors or vehicle body) and to untimely reduce the risk of fatalities, serious injuries and collisions caused by the Vehicle Design - Failed to See or Failed to Look Properly. In the coming months our aim is to get the production started, to have Viz-Ovalz® trialed, tested and accredited to meet the criteria for TfLs DVS - Progressive Safe System and the UN Vehicle Regulation 159 to increase the protection of pedestrians and cyclists and VRUs from harm. Please remember that - Road Safety is a shared responsibility that we all have. WE SHOULD ACT LIKE OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT BECAUSE THEY DO. Whether we are cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians or drivers we must all use the roads in a safe and legal manner if we are to stop the carnage. If there's any way that you can think of to help with this innovation wether it be help with funding, trialing the prototypes or even just sharing this post then this would be very much appreciated. Viz-Ovalz® Direct Vizion System. designed by a driver for drivers, For more information on Viz-Ovalz® visit [email protected] or contact  Mobile++44 (0) 7708091511   Office 01259 726417 #visionzero #roadsafety #fleetsafety #blindspots #cyclists, #collisionavoidance #savinglives #innovation #startup #raisingfunds #raisingawareness Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

Idaho State Police Champions Motorcycle Safety Throughout Motorcycle Awareness Month May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month when the Idaho State Police (ISP) intensifies its efforts to promote heightened safety on our roadways. This month is pivotal in our ongoing goal of reducing motorcycle accidents and fatalities across Idaho through education and enforcement. Colonel Kedrick Wills, Director of the Idaho State Police, underlined, "A diverse mix of vehicles share our roads, and we must foster an environment of caution and mutual respect. Motorcycle Awareness Month is a significant part of our road safety commitment, and we urge all Idahoans to actively contribute to making our roads safer." Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highlights the vulnerability of riders, with higher risks of fatal accidents compared to car passengers. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) further emphasizes this reality with statistics from 2023, which revealed 593 motorcycle crashes, resulting in 37 fatalities and 191 incidents of severe injuries. Alarmingly, ITD data indicates that a staggering 38% of motorcycle crashes in 2023 proved either fatal or involved serious injuries. ISP remains committed to addressing these risks to make the roads safer. Motorcycle Awareness Month initiatives include: - Heightened Driver Awareness: ISP prioritizes educating all motorists about the presence of motorcycles on our roadways, emphasizing the need to exercise heightened vigilance at intersections and to look twice before changing lanes. - Advocating Safe Riding Practices: Motorcyclists are encouraged to prioritize safety by wearing protective gear, including helmets, and following traffic laws. Riders are also encouraged to take additional rider education and training courses to enhance their skills. - Promotion of Mutual Respect: This month advocates for respect and responsible conduct of all roadway users and underscores that the roadway is a communal space where everyone bears rights and responsibilities. ISP remains steadfast in its dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone using our roads. We do this through proactive education, enforcement, and community engagement to reduce crashes and fatalities, particularly for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists.

When a brand really understands the needs of their customer, only then can they offer a service that solves a problem. Recently I had to go through the painful process of selling my much loved motorhome and then look for a new car, one that would not just have the towing power to tow our new rather over the top caravan, but one that was going to do a bit more than that. Here is my recent experience of the Land Rover brand and how they quickly identified that I wasn’t the driver in the car choice purchase decision! #whybrandmatters #howdoesyourservicesolveaproblem #customerproblem #shorttermrental

Today, 30 May 2024, the UK passed a grim and shaming milestone: 500,000 people will have died on the roads in Great Britain since records began in 1926*. During the same period, in context, there have been about 375,000 UK citizen deaths due to warfare since 1926 – a period that includes the Second World War, among many other conflicts. Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has coordinated a groundbreaking manifesto calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. With support, now from more than 60 leading organisations and growing by the day, the manifesto outlines four strategic priorities aimed at revolutionising road safety and significantly reducing fatalities and serious injuries on UK roads. These are: 1. Developing a National Road Safety Strategy - Implement a Safe System Strategy focused on prevention, protection, and post-collision response, coupled with evidence-based targets and robust safety performance indicators. 2. Establishing a Road Safety Investigation Branch - An independent body modelled after existing transportation safety branches to analyse road incidents and provide actionable insights for preventing future tragedies. 3. Introducing Graduated Driver Licensing - A progressive licensing system to support young drivers by limiting high-risk driving situations, a measure proven to reduce fatalities by up to 40%. 4. Adopting Advanced Vehicle Safety Regulations - Immediate implementation of the world-leading vehicle safety standards, mandating critical technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Speed Assistance. Jamie Hassall Margaret Winchcomb British Horse Society (The) PsyDrive Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) Cornwall Council Webfleet aftermath SUPPORT   Road Safety Support The Transafe Network The Floow Agilysis Limited See.Sense ProjectEDWARD Towards Zero Foundation Sustrans  Road Safety Foundation UK TRL MCIA UK Reed Mobility  Brake, the road safety charity RoadSafe National Motorcyclists Council Road Safety GB UKROEd British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) Safer Roads Foundation IAM RoadSmart Co-Pilot RoadPeace The AA Road Safety Analysis Ltd  Living Streets The Road Safety Trust  Thatcham Research  Cycling UK Safer Essex Roads Partnership The Bikeability Trust Join the campaign: contact Kumar Niketan

When Thrifty slams one of our readers with a $250 upgrade fee, she asks: Is a car rental company allowed to do that? Not in my Navy! Here's what my fearless advocacy team and I did to fix this pricey rental -- and how you can avoid a similar problem. #carrentals #carrental #rentacar #carhire #luxurycarrental