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41 Miles, for 41 Lives Lost
This week, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership collectively walked and cycled 41 miles, in memory of the 41 lives lost on Essex roads last year, as part of the RoadPeace Challenge....
Triple days of action south of the county
Our enforcement team were out in Castle Point, Southend, and Basildon, supporting resident’s concerns around speeding in their area....
Have you lost a loved one in a collision in Essex? We want to hear from you
We have an aspiration that by 2040, no one will die or be seriously injured on Essex roads. To achieve this, we need everyone’s support, including those who’ve tragically lost a friend or family member in a collision....
Harlow Vision Zero Day casts a light on illegal window tints
“I tinted my windows to hide my tools.”...
‘I’m not breaking the law because my phone is in my hand on loudspeaker, it’s not against my ear.’
This was one excuse given by a driver when stopped by police officers during the latest Vision Zero day in Southend. He was one of six drivers spotted using his mobile phone during the initiative on Thursday, April 11....
‘Collisions don’t affect one person – it is like dropping a stone into a pond, the ripple effect touches so many people’s lives.’
Rob from Steeple talks about his life-changing experience of speeding and how it’s the motivation behind his work with Community Speed Watch....
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) congratulates the AA on 10 years of the ‘Think Bikes’ initiative
As seen on many roadside signs and on campaign leaflets in Essex – the Safer Essex Roads Partnership’s (SERP) Vision Zero aspiration is to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads by 2040 and to support this, partners deliver a range of initiatives, including motorbike assessments and training, and motorbike awareness days...
Speeding motorcyclist apologises through tears to school children during Uttlesford Vision Zero day
The latest Vision Zero day took place on Thursday, 28 March, in multiple locations across the district, including Dunmow, the Rodings and Stansted....
SERP asks parents of young motorcyclists to help get them ready for the road this Spring
Are you a parent of a young motorcyclist? The Street Spirit website can equip young riders with the knowledge to stay safe on the roads....
SERP showcases its journey towards Vision Zero at PFCC Expo event
The Expo, at Boreham House, near Chelmsford, was attended by more than 250 representatives of community safety partners, including Essex Police, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, the Violence and Vulnerability Unit (VVU), charities, community groups and council partners....
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....
Positive 2023 results for Extra Eyes
Over 1,000 close passes were reported by cyclists in 2023....