As the new school term starts, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is reminding parents and carers that it is against the law for them to allow their child to ride an e-scooter to school, or anywhere on the roads, pavements, cycle tracks or parks. Private e-scooters are illegal to ride on public highways....
This week, the Road Safety Engagement team was greeted with comments of thanks and support for Vision Zero at UFest in Maldon. Hundreds of attendees at the community wellbeing festival were spoken to about the steps they can take to help make Essex roads safer. Extra Eyes – a tool which allows members of...
Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) members, Essex Police, were out in force last week, targeting collision hotspots and responding to community concerns about risky driving behaviours. From rural lanes to busy town roads, officers were met with strong support from residents and drivers who stopped to thank the team for their efforts in keeping...
As part of National Road Victim Month, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) spoke to Barbara and Jimmy, a couple whose lives were changed forever by a serious road collision. “If she hadn’t worn her seatbelt, she wouldn’t be here today.” As told by Jimmy. It was a cold and ordinary day in November,...
This week saw a strong presence from the SERP and partners, Essex Police, as we continued our work to make Essex roads safer through targeted speed enforcement, community engagement and education. Holland-on-Sea and Kirby Cross Officers enforced at Kings Parade, Frinton Road and Thorpe Road, where the highest speed recorded was 52mph in a...
Targeted speed checks across Essex have helped identify and deter risky driving behaviours. During the summer week of action, Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) partners, Essex Police, delivered a series of road safety operations aimed at preventing harm and protecting communities. As part of a county-wide initiative using a targeted road safety approach, officers...
Last week, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) carried out targeted speed enforcement and community engagement across key districts in Essex, reinforcing our commitment to safer roads and Vision Zero. Basildon, Billericay, and Thurrock Activity took place in Vange, Lampits Hill, Brentwood Road, Devonshire Road, and Tank Hill Road in Purfleet. Total offences: 74...
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) proudly relaunched its Early Years Road Safety sessions on Friday, kicking off with a visit to Moulsham Infant School in Chelmsford. The session welcomed 90 Reception-aged children and 34 parents across three classes, all eager to learn how to stay safe near roads. Designed to support the Early...
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) and Essex Police took to the streets of Grays for a Vision Zero Day, combining enforcement and engagement to challenge unsafe driving behaviours and promote road safety across the community. Enforcement Activity The police presence was both visible and welcomed by local councillors and residents, with officers actively...
Keeping Essex Roads Safer- One Conversation, One Check, One Action at a Time Despite the heat, the SERP continued to show up last week; collaborate, and deliver targeted action that supports our Vision Zero ambition- no deaths or serious injuries on Essex roads by 2040. Community Engagement in Clacton The team headed to Clacton’s...
