Despite some challenging weather last week, Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) enforcement and engagement teams were out across Essex delivering high-visibility road safety activity, speaking to residents, dog walkers, cyclists and pedestrians, and supporting Community Speed Watch groups. The week included a targeted day of action in the west of the county as part...

Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) teams from Essex County Council, Essex Police and Southend-on-Sea City Council worked together to “surround” Southend as part of a Vision Zero day of action. Teams supported the Vision Zero campaign through a combination of engagement, intervention and targeted enforcement, focusing on risky behaviours including speed enforcement at key...

Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but the evidence is clear; the first months of driving alone are the most dangerous for young drivers. Inexperience, night-time driving and distractions from friends all increase the risk of serious collisions. Continue Reading Helping Young Drivers Stay Safe...

Chelmsford was at the heart of a Vision Zero Day of Action, as the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) provided the city with education, engagement and enforcement, all with one clear aim: zero deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads. Communities Making a Difference Community Speed Watch groups were also out across Chelmsford, monitoring...

It was another busy and positive week for the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), with teams working across Essex to support Vision Zero through education, engagement and enforcement. Despite the freezing weather conditions, the team continued to deliver high visibility activity and meaningful engagement with communities. Road Safety Education in Schools Road safety education...

The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) was out this week responding directly to community concerns and known collision sites, as part of ongoing work to support Vision Zero and reduce the risk of people being killed or seriously injured on Essex roads. The team joined forces with Maldon District Council officers during a morning...

The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has welcomed the launch of the Government’s first Road Safety Strategy in more than a decade, describing it as a significant and positive step towards achieving Vision Zero, a future where no one is killed or seriously injured on our roads. Announced today, the strategy sets out an ambitious...

As the Christmas holidays approach, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is again warning that private e-scooters are illegal on public roads and pavements and pose serious safety risks.  Following on from the Partnership’s autumn advice, the SERP warns that children and young people are particularly vulnerable on e-scooters, which can reach high speeds...

An enforcement initiative targeting drink and drug driving has delivered significant results across Essex last week, as enforcement activity intensifies during the county’s busiest risk period for impaired driving. Operation Limit, which focuses on removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from the road through highly visible, proactive enforcement, has already seen 241 drink or drug...

The police operation, targeting drug and drink driving across the county, was in Southend on Saturday and saw most people driving safely, with the public expressing support for officers on the ground. The tactics used by the police proved highly effective at identifying people driving under the influence of drink and drugs. During just...

Last week, our team was out across the county for four days of targeted speed and road safety activity, supporting our shared Vision Zero goal: zero deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads.  Across the county, officers attended a wide range of sites highlighted for high-risk driving behaviour and noted significantly lower speeds and fewer...

As the Christmas season begins and celebrations increase across Essex, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is releasing a new festive safety message, “Don’t Bet on Drink Driving,” urging people to look after their friends and family, by stopping drink driving before it starts. Using a bold gambling theme, it shows that driving after...