Road safety

Each year almost 3,500 people are killed and around 320,000 are injured on Britain's roads. Many could have been avoided if road users had taken more care.

The government has set targets to address these issues and achieve a substantial improvement in road safety by 2010:

• A 40% reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured in road collisions.
• A 50% reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured.
• A 10% reduction in the slight casualty rate.

In 2007 there were 32 people killed on Buckinghamshire's roads and 296 seriously injured. We aim to reduce the number of casualties occurring on the road through a variety of targeted campaigns.

Perfect partner - young driver CD

Perfect partner is an interactive guide for accompanying drivers and learners. The pack includes a CD with resources, information on how to handle different situations and tips for practice sessions. Parents and driving instructors can order the free CD.  Please include your name, contact address and contact number.

For more information call 0845 2302882 or email tfb@buckscc.gov.uk

Related pages

• Winter driving workshops
• Local Transport Plan - improving safety
• School Crossing Patrols

Other useful websites (these sites will open in a new window)

• Arrive Alive
• Department for Transport - Road safety
• Tales of the road
• The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
• Think road safety
• Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership
• Aylesbury Advanced Motorists
• Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
• British Guild of Experienced Motorists (GEM)
• Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

We are not responsible for the content of external websites.