Police Scotland and Road Safety Scotland were joined at tourist hotspot Urquhart Castle, Inverness, today by members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), along with local MSP, Kate Forbes, to launch a new campaign to remind motorists to ‘Drive on the Left’ when visiting Scotland. Continue reading Drive on the Left campaign launched
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Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers
Dedicated bikers who transport life-saving equipment across Scotland are being equipped to make a difference if they encounter their own emergency. Continue reading Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers
Motorists urged to look out for vulnerable road users
Motorists are being urged to look out for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable to traffic collisions, as Police Scotland launches a week-long national campaign today to raise awareness of vulnerable road users. Continue reading Motorists urged to look out for vulnerable road users
Motorcyclists urged to ride safely as biking season begins
Police are urging motorcyclists to ride safely as bikers prepare to get back on the road for the summer season. Continue reading Motorcyclists urged to ride safely as biking season begins
Motorists urged to drive with care after Met Office warning
Police Scotland is advising drivers to TRAVEL WITH CAUTION overnight tonight (Friday, February 1, 2019) and tomorrow morning, following a Met. Office Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice covering the South East (East Lothian, Scottish Borders), Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland. Continue reading Motorists urged to drive with care after Met Office warning
Keep Safe this Christmas
Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
With thousands of us hitting the road before Christmas – and flood warnings being issued across the country – motoring experts have given advice on driving safely. Continue reading Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
The Invisible Spray That Could Save Lives
The makers of a revolutionary new invisible spray Albedo 100 claim it will help to save the lives of thousands of cyclists and pedestrians in Scotland. Continue reading The Invisible Spray That Could Save Lives
More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners
Despite a recent study by the University of London revealing that Millennials are shunning alcohol, and teetotalism has become more mainstream, drink driving casualties are at a four year high. In fact, data released by the Department of Transport showed that more than 24% of drink drivers were aged between 16 and 19 years old – inexperienced drivers who have recently passed their driving test. Continue reading More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners
Last call for entries in schools road safety banner competition
Recognition Express and BRAKE are making a last call to primary school children to enter their Road Safety Week design a road safety banner competition. Continue reading Last call for entries in schools road safety banner competition