NEWS
Face to Face with the Consequences: Schoolchildren Challenge Speeding Drivers in Waltham Abbey
As part of the latest Vision Zero Day, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) brought together education, enforcement and community engagement across Waltham Abbey, with School Speed Watch taking centre stage. What happens when children ask speeding drivers why they were breaking the speed limit? For many motorists in Waltham Abbey, it proved to...
Harwich Vision Zero Day: Road Safety Action Across the Community
From school gates and local businesses to roadside enforcement sites, The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) came together in Harwich for another productive Vision Zero Day, engaging with hundreds of residents while tackling the behaviours that put lives at risk on Essex roads. “It’s Good to See Road Safety Being Taken Seriously” The day began...
Southend Vision Zero Day: The Excuses, The Enforcement, and the Reality of Road Risk
Conversations That Could Save Lives Alongside enforcement, the team engaged directly with road users at the roadside and along Southend seafront. More than 100 vehicles were brought into the site, allowing officers to speak with drivers and passengers about the dangers of mobile phone use and the importance of wearing seatbelts. In total, 123...
FEATURES
Ride Smart This Spring with our Essex Hugger Guides
As the days get longer and the roads dry out, many bikers are gearing up to ride again. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the open road—but also a crucial time to refresh your skills. If you haven’t taken any post-test training, these Essex Hugger downloads may give you a new perspective on...
Getting Back to Biking
With spring finally here and the weather improving, many bikers are eager to get back on the road after months off their motorcycles. But before you twist the throttle and ride off, it’s important to ask yourself: are you truly ready to ride? After a long winter break, both you and your bike need preparation...
Why we need societal change in road safety
David Hindmarsh has had over 31 years of experience within the Met Police and has been involved in the investigations of many serious and fatal collisions....