The Hereford Times Safer Driving Campaign (From Hereford Times)

The Hereford Times Safer Driving Campaign

4:48pm Tuesday 28th April 2009 in News

THE Hereford Times Safer Driving Campaign was launched to encourage safer driving on the county’s roads after a 75 per cent increase in fatal car accidents in 2007 compared to the previous year. For more information about road safety contact:

■ Herefordshire Council, on 01432 260947, offers courses for drivers who have just passed their test and people older than 70.

■ Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS) at marsbasics.org.uk

■ Time and Place, which makes road safety presentations to young people, can be contacted on 01432 820573.

■ The police’s seven deadly sins campaign can be viewed at westmercia.police.uk

■ A leaflet explaining how Herefordshire women can improve their safety when driving on the county’s roads alone is available. It has been produced in conjunction with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and includes information about keeping safe in the event of a breakdown or accident and travelling with children. It is available free from GEM Motoring Assist on 01342 825676.