In this time of doom and gloom for motorists – at last we all have something to smile about, it has been announced that UK roads are getting safer. Figures published from the DfT has confirmed that this year is a record low for road deaths.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has welcomed the news that the number of deaths on Britain’s roads had fallen below 3,000 for the first time since records began more than 80 years ago.
The seven per cent fall in roads deaths in 2007 to 2,943 was wonderful news according to RoSPA.
Kevin Clinton, Head of Road Safety at RoSPA, said: “The progress we have made since then is a tribute to road safety professionals working in local authorities and the police forces, and shows the value of having long-term, government-led road safety strategies. Technological advances in the motor industry have also played a very significant role. It is encouraging to see that child casualties are down seven per cent and child deaths down by 28 per cent to 121.”
Clinton added: “Drivers too can benefit from refresher driver training which can iron out bad habits they may have unwittingly developed over the years. RoSPA offers driving assessments and helps many people to become safer road users through RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders groups. We hope the Government’s review of the driver training and testing regime will bring even more improvements to address the high-risk group of young and inexperienced drivers.
Simon McBride
