NEWS
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership reflects on each life lost on Essex roads during Road Safety Week
To mark Brake Road Safety Week 2026, which begins on November 15, The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is releasing a poignant film of the event held last year, representing each life lost on Essex roads with a pair of shoes. The event, held on November 15, 2025, in Chelmsford City Centre, highlighted the...
Benfleet drivers challenged by schoolchildren delivering poignant road safety message.
Year 5 pupils from Robert Drake Primary School helped deliver a powerful road safety message to drivers in Benfleet, as a Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) Vision Zero-Day combined school education, community engagement, and targeted enforcement. “I’ve spent my whole life in education, but this has been the biggest lesson I’ve had.” That was...
Seven drug-driving arrests during Colchester road safety operation
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) brought together education, engagement, and enforcement to tackle risky driving and encourage safer choices across the city. Over 70 offences were recorded, including a shocking seven drug driving arrests during a Vision Zero Day in Colchester. Alarmingly, the majority of these drivers were caught around 10:00 AM, having...
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....