Chris Lewis
@golate1
Caring about Warwickshire and beyond - tweeting in a personal capacity
Did you know that national Government fund £0.00 for the support for road crime or road collision victims? Did you know that national Government fund many £ millions for the support of a much smaller number of victims of homicide and terrorism? If Government is to fund the…
Marking the work of @Brakecharity this week to support the victims of road death and serious injury. Hoping for progress with reducing road danger to #StopRoadDeath
#TalkAboutRoadDeath - justice? So, I make no comment on the specifics in either case or the individuals involved - I have no detail from either. But, I will comment on the message this type of British justice sends. Picture 1: “show off” speeding driver convicted of three…
Our gorgeous girl Caitlin. Loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. 8 years ago this evening you were so tragically taken from us. #caitlinscampaign #GDL
#RyansLaw Over four years sentence for cutting down a sycamore free………… 4 months suspended sentences for hit & run drivers that kill………🤔 is our justice system broken?
Bravery and inspiration from pure devastation and tragedy 💔 Please listen to the message from @lmvaughan11 ⬇️ Please discuss these real risks with your young and inexperienced drivers. #StopRoadDeath bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
BBC Midlands Today are putting the spotlight on road safety with a special programme tonight (Friday July 18) at 18:30. Watch on BBC One West Midlands and BBC iPlayer 👉 lnkd.in/eZn7GyPa Thinking of @lmvaughan11 @StreetsSafeNow
Lily-May’s story will be on BBC Midlands Today tonight in a special road safety programme. Grateful to the BBC for highlighting the hidden epidemic of road death. Please watch, support & share. In her memory, we can make a difference. 💛 #RoadSafety #DoForLilyMay
Nothing spits in Marcus’s face more than learning the offender who caused his death, soon after release on licence, has now been recalled for driving once again whilst banned. Absolutely sickening @RoadPeace @Brakecharity @SharronHuddles2 @ian_m_greenwood
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁.” – 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘑𝘰 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘕𝘗𝘊𝘊 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 Experts & families unite to call for #GDL Watch 👇youtu.be/EnUvErISz3I?fe…
news.sky.com/story/man-who-…. Time and time again the government and judicial system are letting the victims down. Why are we not going tough on these reckless criminals? Why isn’t the government listening?
Sadly, I know this stuff! ⬇️ Young drivers really do need our support! Sometimes, I catch a sharp breath when I am reminded of just how impactful young driver collisions are. This from @AndyBurnhamGM @KateGreenSU @MayorofGM @gmpolice @manchesterfire @SaferRoadsGM…
Young drivers are more likely to kill or seriously injure someone by speeding. 154 families in Greater Manchester know this heartbreak all too well. Talk to yours about the deadly consequences of speeding. tfgm.com/safer-roads/sp…
Accidents cost the NHS £6bn+ a year—over twice the cost of smoking. RoSPA urges urgent action to treat accidents as a public health priority. Read our full statement: rospa.com/health-and-saf…
So, I did a quick search on the web to find the sentencing guidelines for being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle and being drunk in charge of a child - the answer is: Driving ban 10 penalty points Fine up to £2,500 Community service Short custodial sentence. But, what was…
What does this tell us about who is prioritised in the British justice system? The drunk driver, with children in her car & 6 points on her license had “exceptional hardship” accepted & will now be legally allowed to drive with 16 points on her license. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/d…
Here’s a thing … on road death ➕ Which road types have demanded the most political debate and media coverage? 🟰 Answer is urban roads (35% deaths) with lots of discourse on 20mph limits and smart motorways (all motorway deaths 5%) ➕ Which roads are rarely discussed in…
Absolutely. The numbers are truly shocking. Yet, the public and media have fixated the discourse on the roads where the least deaths occur. I’ve heard many people say “I avoid smart motorways and use alternate A roads as they’re safer”.
In the UK, 1 in 5 new drivers crash within a year of passing their test. Stay alert. Ditch distractions. Support #GDL Drive like your future depends on it — because it does. #YoungDriverSafety #UKRoadSafety
🚗💥 The UK still lacks a dedicated body to investigate road collisions. An independent Road Safety Investigation Branch is essential to analyse incidents and inform policies. Let’s make sure we understand the root causes of road crashes! #NationalAccidentPreventionStrategy
Humans make mistakes and some groups more so. The answer is not a silver bullet approach from this intervention or that, it is the introduction of a Safe System which is proven to save lives and reduce serious injury. In young drivers, neuroscientists tell us it the combination…
“He slaughtered her in the street for nothing” - the words of Alice’s Mum, Clare, in this moving but shocking interview with @SkyNews Alice was just 9 years old when she was killed by a speeding driver ignoring a red light and a loving family crossing the road. This was no…
'He gratuitously killed my child' Alice Williams was killed by Qadeer Hussain who failed to stop at a red light as she was crossing with her mum and brother. Alice's parents have been highlighting the deadly consequences of drivers running red lights. trib.al/zquL1sB
Great to see you there @AAPresident and such a large turn out where all (most?) endorsed the need to better support young drivers through the licensing stages, including #GDL. The young driver, their passengers and those ‘other road users’ do need to be better protected. So…