Hereford Times | Safer Driving

Plea to make Herefordshire roads safer

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Hereford Times Safer Driving Campaign is concluding after two years. It 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. We would like to thank everyone who has got in touch with us during this period to voice their experiences of travelling on the county’s roads. The Hereford Times will, however, continue to highlight other campaigns and measures to improve road safety.

Fromes Hill villagers driving force behind cutting speed on A4103

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

VILLAGERS have been the driving force behind a new way to cut speeding on the A4103 at Fromes Hill.

New speed warning sign installed at Mordiford

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

MOTORISTS approaching a Herefordshire village are cutting their speed thanks to a new warning sign.

Graphic demonstration - for safer roads

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100

HEREFORDSHIRE pupils saw the dramatic impact of traffic accidents in a realistic demonstration.

People share their worries about roads

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0100

POTHOLES, speeding and flooding are issues constantly raised by residents concerned about road safety.

Herefordshire councillors invite Highway's Agency to look again at A49

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:44:48 +0100

TWO Herefordshire councillors are urging the Highways Agency to look again at a stretch of the A49 featured in the Hereford Times safer driving campaign.

I have beaten cancer three times – and I refuse to be flattened on the A49

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100

For more information about road safety: ■ 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 woman 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 from GEM Motoring Assist on 01342 825676.

Paul Ferguson reports on the Hereford Times safer driving campaign

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:50:00 +0100

A FAMILY who lost their father in a motorcycling accident have urged drivers to look out for bikers.

Officers who deal with life and death on a daily basis

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:40:00 +0100

MOST of us have come across the scene of a traffic accident and probably moaned at the inconvenience of being delayed or diverted – but who deals with the consequences of a really serious collision? We take a look at the role of the police when a major accident takes place.

MARK BOWEN reports on the Hereford Times Safer Driving campaign

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100

ROAD accidents don’t just involve cars and motorbikes, the dangers of riding horses on the county’s roads always exist but are often forgotten. MARK BOWEN talks to a Hereford woman seriously injured while riding her horse and gets advice from Herefordshire Headway about how riders can make their journeys safer.