Vision Zero - West Yorkshire
@VisionZeroWY
Vision Zero is a partnership approach to road safety management. It is based on the belief that no death or serious injury is acceptable on roads.
Is road safety important to you? Join us in Leeds for our Annual Event on 14th August at Millennium Square. Find out how we’re improving it and aiming to reduce deaths and serious injuries to zero by 2040. It's free to attend and there's loads to do. ➡️westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vz-event
Motorists are being reminded of the dangers of drink driving through the “Drink a little. Risk a lot.” campaign. In WY, 130 people were killed or seriously injured in 2023 in collisions involving drivers/riders under the influence of drugs or alcohol. westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…
I receive angry posts telling me that charging drivers for speeding is to solely raise cash and not to reduce road danger. 🤔 I always tell them it is a charge people choose to pay if they speed. Don’t speed = don’t pay! An example of why I disagree with them : Dual…
We’ve got 3 free child car seat safety check events next week, all 10am to 3pm. 28 July 📍Asda, Holme Well Road, Middleton, Leeds LS10 4TQ 29 July 📍Morrisons, Keighley Rd, Halifax HX2 8HU 31 July 📍Asda, Rooley Lane, Bradford BD4 7SR Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/car-seat-check
Need something to do in the school holidays? A free, family-friendly event in Millennium Square, Leeds is taking place on 14th August. See emergency service vehicles, test your reactions, get support with cycling and find out more about road safety. westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vz-event
Have you got footage of dangerous driving on the roads of West Yorkshire? Make sure you submit it to West Yorkshire Police! Action was taken against this driver after another road user sent the video in. Visit westyorkshire.police.uk/SaferRoadsSubm…
Two electric motorcycles being driven dangerously on the streets of Bradford have been intercepted by our specialist police motorcyclists during a day of action over the weekend. The operation was targeting crime and ASB involving motorbikes. Read more: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/e…
Children are championing safety in their Bradford community. A dedicated Junior Road Safety Team, run by Horton Grange Primary School, is patrolling the area looking out for issues such as inconsiderate parking and drivers using mobile phones. More info westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…
We’re working with communities to progress our aim to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads. Chair of the Vision Zero Board, Alison Lowe, recently attended a public meeting in Notton to help address some of the issues they’ve experienced locally.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near J40 of the M1 southbound near Wakefield. Emergency services were called shortly after 8am today following reports of a collision involving a Kia EV3 and a Volkswagen Tiguan. Read more: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/a…
Off to @glastonbury? Pack your tent & prep your #TRIP. ⛺ Follow our TRIP tips for a stress free journey: ⛽ Top up ☕ Rest 🔍 Inspect 🌦️ Prepare nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/tr… #Glastonbury2025#Glastonbury#Glastonburyfestival #Glasto
Deputy mayor backs tighter rules for new drivers bbc.in/3HY4PZf
Victims’ families join @DeputyMayorPCWY in calling for Graduated Driving Licences (GDL). GDL allows new drivers to develop experience and skills with the ultimate goal of reducing risks to themselves, passengers and other road users. Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…
Recent child car seat checks by @GoodEggSafety have found that 60% of seats are fitted incorrectly. 🚗👶 That is why the Vision Zero partnership are providing free child car seat check events across West Yorkshire. Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/car-seat-check
We're pleased to share that @VisionZeroWY is funding a National Road Victim Service caseworker from Brake to support families in West Yorkshire. In this clip, Jan from Shipley shares her story and how support from Brake has helped her. Read more: brake.org.uk/how-we-help/ra…
Over 7000 dangerous drivers caught thanks to members of the public. West Yorkshire’s roads are safer thanks to the public submitting footage of dangerous drivers through Op Snap. Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b… @WestYorksPolice #OpSnap
Our specialist police motorcyclists are out on West Yorkshire's roads conducting high visibility patrols and engaging with the biking community as part of Op Apex 🏍 It runs from 2nd-15th June and is aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/o…
In the event of a crash, you’re twice as likely to survive if you wear a seat belt. 4 unbelted young people were killed or seriously injured every week in 2022. Always buckle up. We want you to get there and back safe.
