Community road safety resources

Cycling

Many people say they are put off cycling because they don’t like the idea of cycling in traffic, but many cyclists use busy roads every day without any problems. Have a look at the information from various cycling experts.

• Sustrans - Cycle safety for children
• British Cycling - road safety information
• Brake - cyclist safety facts
• RoSPA – how parents can support walking, cycling and scooting
• Cycling routes around Wakefield
• Wakefield District Cycle Forum

E-Scooters

We've put together all the key information for all you need to know about e-scooter use in the UK – including information on use and legislation.

• RoSPA – E-Scooters
• Move Electric – Are E Scooters legal in the UK?
• Police advice on E Scooters

• Is your teenager risking their future driving by using an e-scooter?

Equestrian Safety

Whether you’re a rider or a driver, find out how to keep safe on the roads and avoid accidents involving horses.

• Horses and Road Safety Awareness (HRSA)
• RoSPA - Horse riders safety information
• Roadwise - equestrian information
• The British Horse Society

Fatal Five

1. Driving under the influence

Drink driving

Drink driving can cause serious consequences for you and your family, have a look at the information below and ensure you don’t get caught out.

• Morning After campaign and calculator
• Drink Aware - Driving and the legal alcohol limit
• Gov.uk - Drink drive limit
• BRAKE – information on drink driving
• Think - Mates matter

Drug driving

It is against the law to drive under the influence of illegal drugs, but did you know there are also some prescribed drugs that can affect your ability to drive?

• Gov.uk - Drugs and driving: the law
• BRAKE - Drug driving
• RoSPA - Driving for work: drink and drugs

2. Speeding

The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. Have a look at our useful information to help keep you safe when driving.

• RoSPA - Speed
• Brake - Speed facts

3. Mobile Phones

It is illegal to hold and use your phone while driving. Get caught and you will face 6 points and £200.

• Gov.uk - using mobile phones when driving
• RAC - Mobile phone laws
• RoSPA - Distractions

4. Seatbelts

Whether a driver or a passenger in a vehicle, in a crash a seat belt greatly improves your chance of avoiding serious injury or death. Follow the links below for useful information on seatbelts and appropriate child car seats.

• RoSPA – Car Seats
• RoSPA – Our guide to choosing the right car seat
• RoSPA - Car safety
• Good Egg car safety

5. Careless driving

Driving without due care and consideration could lead to serious consequences. Find out more here:

• RAC – Driving without due care and consideration
• RoSPA – Road rage

• RAC – driving offences and their punishments

Motorcycling

Injuries to motorcyclists are out of proportion to their presence on our roads. Motorcyclists are just 1 per cent of total road traffic, but account for 19 per cent of all road user deaths. Follow the links for further information.

• RoSPA information about motorcyclists
• BRAKE motorcycle facts
• NOVICE riders hub

Older Drivers

Experienced drivers are, in general, safer than those with less experience. But as we get older, our health and fitness, often including our eyesight, physical condition and reaction times, begins to decline. Age related conditions can also begin to affect our driving.

• Older Drivers
• Age UK Mobility - tips for staying safe on the road

Operation SNAP

Operation Snap is a platform where the public can upload dash cam / head cam/ bike cam footage to the police to review as part of reporting driving offences (only). Find out more here:

• Operation Snap
• Leeds TV advertisement – Operation Snap
• West Yorkshire Police submissions form – Op Snap

Vehicle Checks

Is your vehicle safely equipped to drive? Take a look at the following links showing drivers how to perform basic safety checks.

• Highway code and road safety - gov.uk
• Vehicle safety checks - gov.uk
• Tyresafe
• THINK Vehicle Safety checks

Young Drivers

If your children are learning to drive or are newly qualified here's what you need to know to help make their early years on the road safe and accident free.

• Brake - young drivers
• RoSPA - young drivers pack
• RoSPA - young drivers information
• The AA - advice for young drivers
• Helping new drivers

How to get a School Crossing Patrol

For further information or to discuss the possibility of obtaining a School Crossing Patrol for your school, contact Wakefield Council on Tel. 01924 305721.