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A SERP Enforcement Update- Tackling Speed and Risk Across Essex
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) enforcement team has been out across the North and South of the county focusing on high level collision sites, working alongside Community Speed Watch (CSW) volunteers and local residents. Through a “you said, we did” approach, Essex Police listened to community concerns around speeding and anti-social driving and targeted...
The SERP Weekly Round-Up: Vision Zero in Benfleet, University Freshers and Safer Schools
It has been another busy week for The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (The SERP), with activity spanning schools, communities, universities, and enforcement sites. Vision Zero Day in Benfleet The SERP came together for a day of action in Benfleet. Vision Zero Days are targeted enforcement and engagement events to raise awareness and combat the Fatal...
The SERP Weekly Round-Up: Careers, Communities and Enforcement
Last week, The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (The SERP) placed a strong focus on educating young people, engaging communities, and enforcing safer driving behaviours across the county. Inspiring Year 11s at the Braintree Careers Fair The SERP attended the Braintree Careers Fair at Chelmsford Racecourse, welcoming Year 11 pupils from multiple schools across the...
The SERP Weekly Round-Up: School Speed Watch with Year 5
Last week, The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (The SERP), including Essex Police, worked with three primary schools for a week of action to raise awareness about safe speeds around schools. Essex Police played a vital role in enforcing the speed limit, stopping vehicles and identifying offences. This meant that Year 5 pupils could speak directly...
Be Bright, Be Seen: The Safer Essex Roads Partnership brings theatre into schools to shine a spotlight on pedestrian safety
As the nights draw in, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is urging parents and carers to talk to children about staying safe on the roads. The “Be Bright, Be Seen” initiative highlights the risks faced by young pedestrians as the evenings draw in, with the most vulnerable age group being those that have started...
Child Motorbike Passenger Shocks at Chelmsford Vision Day
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership’s (SERP) Vision Zero Day in Chelmsford saw a motorcyclist carrying a child dangerously on the back of a bike without protective clothing or gloves. The incident starkly highlighted the risks faced by vulnerable road users and why making safe, responsible choices is vital for protecting young passengers. Despite heavy...
Parents Urged to Keep Children Safe: Private E-Scooter Warning as New School Year Begins
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....
Safer Roads in Action- Weekly Highlights
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has been busy right across Essex, supporting communities, tackling speeding, and speaking with thousands of residents about road safety. Puppy Power We were joined by another four-legged recruit this week; a very cute puppy who helped us check speeds at Radwinter Avenue. Our recruit kept speed on a...
Weekly Round-Up – ‘You’re helping to keep my family safe, especially my children. Thank you.’
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...
SERP Weekly Round-Up – Tackling Speed and Risky Driving Behaviours Across Essex
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...
A Normal Day, Shattered in an Instant
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,...
Weekly Round-Up: Targeted Enforcement and Community Engagement Across Essex
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...