This year’s Road Safety Week will take place between 16-22 November. The theme is “No Need to Speed” following findings that only a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the streets where they live.
RSW2020 is coordinated by the road safety charity Brake and the aim is to encourage everyone to be aware of the speed of vehicles and how that impacts on their safety. Brake’s vision is a world with zero road deaths or serious injuries, where everyone drives in a safe and healthy way as part of our normal day.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), in 2019 there were:
- 1752 road deaths – approx. 5 people killed everyday
- 25,945 serious injuries
- 153,158 casualties of all severities
As Personal Injury Lawyers, helping victims of road traffic accidents, we know first-hand how speed is a significant factor in many of the cases we see. A difference of just a few mph can make the difference between life and death.
According to ROSPA, inappropriate speed contributes to around
- 11% of all injury collisions reported to the police
- 15% of crashes that result in serious injuries
- 24% of fatal accidents
Driving at inappropriate speeds isn’t just about driving over the speed limit. It can be applied to driving too fast for the road conditions, i.e. if it is very wet, icy, or foggy. Another important example would be if there happens to be a lot of pedestrians around you should reduce your speed accordingly.
To spread road safety awareness and help educate about the Highway Code the Bike Storage Company have created a fun, interactive online quiz which drivers and cyclists alike will find interesting and helpful. The quiz tests the readers knowledge of the Highway Code rules, shares facts and statistics about road safety and even tells you how your score compares to others who’ve taken the quiz.
Our team of Personal Injury Lawyers regularly represent people who have been seriously injured on the roads. We also deal with fatal accident claims. We understand the devastating impact road traffic accidents can have on victims and their families. If you, or anyone you know, have been involved in an accident, please do not hesitate to telephone us on 0114 218 4000 or email us at info@tayloremmet.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you.
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