Young Drivers Black Box - As seen on TV!
If you are a parent of a newly qualified driver aged between 17 and 19 years and living in Staffordshire - we want your help - and it could ultimately save your son or daughter's life!!
1 in 5 newly qualified drivers will crash within the first six months of passing their driving test and even though they represent only 10% of Staffordshire's population, they are involved in 40% of the county's crashes.
The Road Safety Unit is currently piloting an innovative and exciting project, which if successful, will reduce the chances of your child having a crash.
A small unobtrusive device will be fitted to the young driver's car which will monitor how the car is being driven. The data recorded will then be sent to a website where you will be able to see how the car is being driven. Good driving shows in green, bad in amber and red.
There are limited places available on this free pilot scheme. If you wish to take part please complete the application form and return to us as soon as possible.
Further information is available from Adrian Hide or Irene Williamson on 01785 276617 or email roadsafety@staffordshire.gov.uk
Yellow Buses Spearhead Campaign
The canary yellow school buses operated by Staffordshire County Council are spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of children killed and seriously injured on the county's roads.
In an innovative move by the council, all 30 buses in the school fleet are now displaying an image depicting a young child walking out from behind a parked car flanked by the 30mph road sign.
The bus advertising is supporting the County's Children's Campaign which is running now until the end of March. Covering topics including in-car safety, pedestrian safety and cycling a number of activities have been organised targeting parents and children around the County.
For further information on the Children's Campaign please contact the Road Safety Unit on 01785 276617.
Say No to Mini Moto!
This is the key message being put out to parents and relatives who may be thinking about buying a mini-moto for a younger member of their family.
Police, fire, road safety, trading standards and youth offending are all singing from the same hymn sheet in a bid to cut the 500-plus incidents caused by mini-moto misuse across Staffordshire every month.
Furthermore, using these machines is illegal in most cases. They need the same registration, tax and insurance as other vehicles if they are going to be used on public roads.
Mini-motos aren't toys and when misused can have a serious impact on the quality of life for some people. Police will take a very dim view of offenders and will use their powers to seize and crush bikes being used illegally.
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31/10/2008 09:03:03
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