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Motorcyclists urged to keep their ‘shiny side up’

14th April 2021 0

Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team has launched a new campaign to help reduce high casualty rates involving motorcycles in the county. Called ‘Shiny Side Up’ – the name of the campaign comes from a […]

Stay sober and stay safe this winter

22nd December 2020 0

Christmas parties may not be the same this year, but the dangers of both drink driving and winter conditions are still as potent as ever. Somerset County Council’s road safety team are reminding all motorists […]

Travel sensibly this winter

4th November 2020 0

Press release from Somerset County Council: Our fleet of 23 gritters are ready to be called upon as soon as it gets cold over the upcoming months. We will be maintaining the extended gritting service […]

Road safety programme helping young people Learn 2 Live

3rd February 2020 0

A targeted road safety programme to help keep younger drivers and passengers safe is being rolled out by Somerset County Council’s road safety team. Recent stats show that 20 per cent of road casualties in […]

Step up for Road Safety week

18th November 2019 0

Somerset County Council’s road safety team is urging drivers to step up for Road Safety Week. Road Safety Week, which runs from the 18th to the 24th of November, is an annual charity event organised by Brake, […]

Your chance to support road safety in Somerset

27th August 2019 0

A new initiative is offering organisations and businesses the chance to support important road safety work within Somerset. Latest data shows the number of injury collisions in Somerset was the lowest ever last year – […]

Stay Safe over the Summer

12th July 2019 0

Somerset County Council’s road safety team have some words of advice for anyone hitting the roads this summer. Whether you’re heading to a festival with friends, or a week or two by the sea with […]

HOGs help biker safety in Somerset

30th January 2019 0

Somerset County Council’s road safety team has received a generous donation from Bridgwater bikers. At a recent Biker Down course in Taunton, run jointly by Somerset Road Safety and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue […]

The morning after can be just as dangerous as the night before

19th December 2018 0

With the Christmas party season in full swing, Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team is reminding motorists of the morning after drink-drive risk. Most people know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol […]

Keep safe on the road this winter

3rd December 2018 0

Somerset County Council’s road safety team has some helpful advice to keep everyone safe on the roads over the winter months. Heavy rain, high winds, ice, snow, and shorter hours of daylight can make driving/riding […]