Play a part in making roads safer
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Play your part in keeping roads safer. Every road victim counts. Each death leaves behind devastated families and friends.
Personal responsibility
Road safety is an issue for everyone.
The majority of road collisions are down to human error, such as:
- behaving carelessly
- behaving dangerously
- not paying attention
- simply ignoring the law
Take personal responsibility and behave responsibly as you share the road.
Road safety advice
Be mindful of others and always take care, to try and make sure everyone gets home safe.
You should:
- never drive after drinking or taking drugs
- slow down
- never be careless
- always wear a seatbelt
- never use a mobile phone when driving
- not get distracted when driving
- look out for those who walk, cycle, ride a horse, or ride a motorcycle as they are more vulnerable
- be aware of how the weather might affect driving conditions
If you're a pedestrian always be aware of your surroundings, whether:
- using a footpath
- walking along a country road
- simply crossing the road
If walking at night, make sure you can be seen.
If you're a cyclist or motorcyclist, make sure you put your safety first.
You can get more road safety advice at the following link:
These can all help prevent deaths or serious injuries on the roads.
All road users have a role to play in making every journey safe.