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Road Safety

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is part of the West Yorkshire Vision Zero Partnership, which commits to reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads by 50% by 2030, and to zero by 2040. 

Vision Zero is a partnership approach to road safety management. It is based on the belief that no death or serious injury is acceptable on roads. 

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Safe speeds

Speed plays a crucial role in road safety. Even a difference of 1mph can be the deciding factor between life and death; in a crash. 

The formula is simple: Higher speeds = Longer stopping distances = more severe crashes and an increased likelihood of death and injury.

There is no need to speed.

Safe Vehicles

Is your vehicle roadworthy? Does it meet the national regulations? 

You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving, and receive 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle that doesn't meet the regulations.

Check your vehicle is safe to drive here.

Drive to the weather conditions

When driving in wintery weather, increase your distance. On icy roads, stopping distances increase by up to 10 times. 

Take extra care on untreated roads. 

Car seat safety checks

Parents and guardians are being urged to take advantage of free car seat safety checks over the coming months across West Yorkshire. 

The West Yorkshire Vision Zero Partnership in conjunction with Good Egg Safety, are providing free child car seat checking events across West Yorkshire. You can find the schedule for confirmed events here.

Emergency Services offer insight into the work that goes on when major collisions happen:

 

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