Road Safety GB comment in response to the Government's new Strategic Framework for Road Safety

James Gibson, Road Safety GB press & PR officer, said: “We need more time to study the new Strategic Framework in greater detail but it’s good that the government has published its vision for the future of road safety in the UK.

“Road safety officers have been eagerly awaiting this new national document and the new Framework, combined with the launch of the Decade of Action, has provided a welcome national focus on road safety that has been missing for the past 12 months.

“There is significant emphasis on enforcement in the Framework and it will be interesting to see how the police are expected to cope with this at a time when their budgets and resources – like many others operating in the public sector - are under severe pressure.

“However, we are pleased to see that the document recognises that education and training remain a vital part of road safety work in the UK, and one of the key reasons why we’ve been so successful in reducing casualties. Psychologists will tell you that attitudes towards driving and road safety are often formed at a very young age and it is encouraging that the new Framework acknowledges this. We need to influence road user behaviour before an offence is committed, rather than simply punishing or trying to retrain people after they have done so.

“The document sets out a vision for greater localism, increased use of volunteers and improved links with private sector organisations. Local authority road safety officers and teams have been under, and in many cases remain under, significant financial pressure. In this new world, is vital that road safety teams remain data-led as they facilitate education, training and publicity programmes which are well targeted and achieve best value.

“New ways of working, including increased use of volunteers and seeking support from private sector organisations, also have to be explored. As an organisation, Road Safety GB will continue to support road safety professionals across the UK.”

Media contact:
Nick Rawlings: 01379 650112
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Road Safety GB comment in response to the Government's new Strategic Framework for Road Safety

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You are in Media centre Press releases 16 May 2011 Road Safety GB comment in response to the Government's new Strategic Framework for Road Safety James Gibson, Road Safety GB press & PR officer, said: “We need more time to study the new Strategic Framework in greater detail but it’s good that the government has published its vision for the future of road safety in the UK. “Road safety officers have been eagerly awaiting this new national document and the new Framework, combined with the launch of the Decade of Action, has provided a welcome national focus on road safety that has been missing for the past 12 months. “There is significant emphasis on enforcement in the Framework and it will be interesting to see how the police are expected to cope with this at a time when their budgets and resources – like many others operating in the public sector - are under severe pressure. “However, we are pleased to see that the document recognises that education and training remain a vital part of road safety work in the UK, and one of the key reasons why we’ve been so successful in reducing casualties. Psychologists will tell you that attitudes towards driving and road safety are often formed at a very young age and it is encouraging that the new Framework acknowledges this. We need to influence road user behaviour before an offence is committed, rather than simply punishing or trying to retrain people after they have done so. “The document sets out a vision for greater localism, increased use of volunteers and improved links with private sector organisations. Local authority road safety officers and teams have been under, and in many cases remain under, significant financial pressure. In this new world, is vital that road safety teams remain data-led as they facilitate education, training and publicity programmes which are well targeted and achieve best value. “New ways of working, including increased use of volunteers and seeking support from private sector organisations, also have to be explored. As an organisation, Road Safety GB will continue to support road safety professionals across the UK.” Media contact: Nick Rawlings: 01379 650112 END	15.05.12 - Members' area - minutes of the London Quarterly Meeting held on Friday 27th April 2012 15.05.12 - Members' area - Road Safety GB School Crossing Patrol Group meeting notes added 10.05.12 - Road Safety Services Survival Guide added to the Miscellaneous section of the Members' area. 24.04.12 - Policy & Management Committee - Tuesday 13th March 2012 meeting minutes added to the Members' area 02.04.12 - Assessment of walked routes to school - Fully updated for 2012 Click here to contact Road Safety GB administrator Brian Hogarth or ring 0033 553 2021 76. Click here to submit a new story or call Sally Bartrum on 01379 650112. Click here to register for our weekly news update service.