Drive drink & drug free over Christmas - 19 December 2016
Motorists across Warwickshire and West Mercia are being reminded of the dangers of drink driving during the run up to Christmas and the New Year.
Road safety news: archive 2016
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Dying to use your phone at the wheel? - 31 October 2016
Warwickshire Police, West Mercia Police, the Safer Roads Partnership and West Midlands Ambulance Service are urging motorists to avoid deadly distractions at the wheel, through a targeted mobile phone enforcement and education campaign which is running throughout November to crack down on people who continue to flout the law.
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Road users urged to take care as darker nights draw in - 28 October 2016
With the darker nights now upon us, the Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is reminding all road users to take extra care on the roads this autumn and ensure they are visible to others - however they are using the roads.
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Biker down Henley-in-Arden: last few places available! - 10 October 2016
Bikers across Warwickshire and West Mercia are invited to attend a free 'Biker Down' course in Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire next Thursday (20th October), offering potentially life-saving skills.
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Local communities continue to crack down on speeding - 4 October 2016
Local Community Speed Watch groups across West Mercia were out in force on Friday (30th September) to raise awareness of the scheme and carry out speed enforcement activity in a bid to make their areas safer. West Mercia's Police & Crime Commissioner John Campion and Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner Tracey Onslow also showed their support for the scheme by visiting local groups in Crowle and Eckington in Worcestershire and Eardisley in Herefordshire.
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Free life-saving 'biker down' courses in October - 28 September 2016
Bikers across Warwickshire and West Mercia are invited to attend one of two upcoming free 'Biker Down' courses in October, offering potentially life-saving skills, which are taking place in Kidderminster, Worcestershire and Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire.
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New speed enforcement sites launching in Shropshire: Bourton Road, Much Wenlock and A529 Hinstock - 30 August 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is launching two new mobile speed enforcement sites in Shropshire, in direct response to concerns raised about the speed of vehicles travelling in each area. New sites will be launched on Bourton Road in Much Wenlock and the A529 at Hinstock.
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Take extra care on rural roads during harvest season - 30 August 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership, Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police are warning motorists of the dangers that may be present at this time of year as farmers are using the roads more when harvesting and moving their produce.
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Be cyclewise! - 24 August 2016
With the recent cycling success at the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is urging all cyclists to stay safe this summer on the regions roads.
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Motorists: is your vehicle 'summer ready'? - 12 August 2016
With the school holidays in full swing and the warm weather set to stick around for the next few days at least, the Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is reminding motorists to be prepared for any long journeys and stay safe in the event of a breakdown.
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New speed enforcement sites launching in Shropshire - 2 August 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is launching a number of new mobile speed enforcement sites in Shropshire, in direct response to concerns raised about the speed of vehicles travelling in each area. New sites will be launched on the A528 Harmer Hill, Annscroft and Hook-a-Gate, and Myddle and Bomere Heath.
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Crack down on drink drive this summer - 10 June 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is warning people of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs this summer.
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New speed enforcement sites: Waterloo Street, Telford and Maesbury, Shropshire - 8 June 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is launching two new mobile speed enforcement sites in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin in direct response to concerns raised about the speed of vehicles travelling in each area.
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Mobile speed camera to be introduced in Claverdon, Warwickshire - 27 May 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is launching a new mobile speed enforcement site on Station Road in Claverdon, Warwickshire in direct response to concerns raised by local residents about the speed of vehicles travelling along the 30mph road.
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New speed enforcement sites - South Littleton and Badsey, South Worcestershire - 19 May 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is launching two new mobile speed enforcement sites in South Worcestershire - South Littleton and Badsey - in direct response to concerns raised by local residents about the speed of vehicles travelling in each area.
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Free 'biker down' course - Hereford - 19 May 2016
Bikers across Herefordshire are invited to attend a free three-hour 'Biker Down' course, offering potentially life-saving skills, which is taking place on Thursday 2nd June in Hereford.
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Racing legend signs up for bike4life ride out 2016 - 23 February 2016
With three motorcycle racing Championship titles and five truck racing championships under his belt, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce Steve Parrish has signed up to the charity's 3,500-strong Bike4Life Ride Out 2016 on Sunday 8th May.
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Speed enforcement in operation on M5 in Worcestershire - 23 February 2016
The Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is advising all motorists travelling along the M5 to take extra care while roadworks are in operation between junctions 4a and 5 in Worcestershire and to observe the temporary 50mph speed limit which is being enforced by average speed cameras.
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Free car seat clinic in rugby this Saturday - 14 January 2016
Parents and carers in Rugby and the surrounding area are encouraged to visit Elliott's Field Retail Park on Leicester Road in Rugby this Saturday (16th January) where they can benefit from expert advice on car seats and have their own children's car seats checked by a qualified expert.
