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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...
Back Your Team: Essex Influencers Back World Cup Anti-Drink Drive Campaign
As the second England game gets underway today, four Essex content creators are joining the Safer Essex Roads Partnership’s (SERP) Back Your Team campaign this summer, to help take a potentially lifesaving road safety message directly to the young men most at risk on Essex roads. Just as football fans rally behind England again...
Essex Fans Encouraged to Blow the Whistle on Drink Driving This World Cup.
A new summer road safety campaign is launching across Essex ahead of the first England game of the 2026 World Cup, urging football fans to back their team by preventing their mates from making dangerous decisions behind the wheel. Led by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), “Back Your Team” comes as drink driving...
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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....
