2012

  • 15 May 2012
    Partnership welcomes plans for new drug driving law
    Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has welcomed government plans to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs.
  • 30 April 2012
    Qualified motorcyclists invited to improve skills
    There are still places available on the May Derbyshire BikeSafe workshop at Duffield Fire Station.
  • 26 April 2012
    Child car seat warning
    Protect your child properly in the car - that’s Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership’s message to parents following news that 78 per cent of child car seats failed during recent safety checks.
  • 20 April 2012
    Mobile phone warning – switch off before you drive off
    Switch your phone off before you drive off – that’s the message from Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership after a survey found that nearly half of drivers chat on their phones while at the wheel.
  • 13 April 2012
    New helmet safety ratings announced
    The publication of 14 new helmet safety ratings for motorcyclists has been welcomed by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership.
  • 5 April 2012
    Tyre safety warning for motorcyclists
    Motorcyclists are being warned to check their tyres by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership.
  • 2 April 2012
    Helping to keep motorcyclists safe on countryside roads
    A facebook page designed to help motorcyclists stay safe is being launched by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership at Easter. 
  • 23 March 2012
    Pupils learn about crash risk faced by motorcyclists

    A powerful film about the dangers faced by motorcyclists is being shown to 15 and 16 year olds by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership.

  • 2 March 2012
    Poorly drivers put lives at risk
    Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is warning poorly drivers to play it safe after a survey revealed that almost one fifth of drivers take to the road whilst unfit to drive.
  • 24 February 2012
    Return of Named Rider Campaign
    Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has welcomed the forthcoming return of a government campaign warning drivers to watch out for motorcyclists.
  • 3 February 2012
    Partnership welcomes new drug driving panel
    Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has welcomed news that the government is setting up an expert panel to offer advice on tackling drug driving.
  • 27 January 2012
    Changes to driving theory test
    Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has welcomed the removal of pre-published questions from the driving theory test.
  • 16 January 2012
    Festive breath-testing results
    Derbyshire police have released the results of their Christmas breath-testing campaign.
  • 3 January 2012
    Learning pack helps new riders to stay safe

    Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is offering motorcycle trainers a free learning pack which teaches new riders how to survive the challenges they will face.