Somerset Road Safety

The team all set up for this years Truckfest at the Bath & West shoe ground.
A partnership approach to road safety in the region.
Raise Your Ride
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner
National Highways
Somerset Council

All set up for Weston Bike Night with our newly wrapped vehicle.
Sporting the new colour scheme & promoting our Raise Your Ride programme at the rear.
Our thanks Active Signs for getting the job done ahead of schedule

National Young Riders Forum (NYRF)

Young rider day and evening Webinar.
If you know someone this might be useful for, please get them to register.
1st October (6.30 - 8.00) 😎.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Biker Down UK Vision Zero South West Road Casualty Reduction Officers DocBike Devon Somerset Road Safety National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC Raise Your Ride Devon County Council

Biker Down Workshop - Taunton Fire Station A FREE 3.5 hour hands on and interactive Biker Down workshop

We are having a very engaging and sunny weekend at the West Somerset Railway steam fair .
Lots of interest in our Raise Your Ride programme

Drink driving can result in a fine of £2,500 or more.

Book the taxi, it's cheaper and safer.

For more on Drink/drug driving, or the other behaviours, visit 👉 https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

With festival season upon us we want to make sure that we don't see a rise in drink/drug driving offences and fatalities.

Drink/drug driving is one of the main causes of death on the roads.

Find out more 👉 https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

Do you know the cost of drink driving?

It can steal your money, steal your time and steal your life. All for something that can be so easily avoided.

Drink driving is one of the - five behaviours that cause the most death on the road. Find out more 👉https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

A warm dry start to the Dunster Fair alongside our partners in promoting Road Safety
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner

Drink driving kills - are you mate enough to be designated driver?

Making a plan before you head out for drinks is the best way to make sure nobody ends up behind the wheel while under the influence.

Find out more 👉https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

1 in 5 drink driving accidents occur in the morning.

You might feel sober, but your body could still be drunk. If you're planning to go out this weekend make sure enough time has passed before you drive the next morning - it's not worth the risk.

👉 https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

Our team will be at this years Langport Steam Rally to talk about the services we have available for the community of Somerset including School Talks, College Education, Mature Driver talks, Raise Your Ride, Biker Down Devon & Somerset as well as discussing issues around our campaign which we are running alongside the Police.

Seek us out and have a chat.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/258130507629328/

These 4 tips could save your life, or the lives of others!

Drink and drug driving is one of the . This means that it's one of the behaviours that result in the most death on our roads.

Find out more: https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

At the pub this weekend to watch the football? and make sure you've planned ahead.

👉 Book a taxi
👉 Organise to stay at a friends
👉 Have someone be the designated driver
👉 Leave your car at home

Find out more about and the : https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

Drop in and speak with our team at the Active Travel event being held in Blake Gardens Bridgwater this Sunday.

NOTE: POSTER HAS WRONG MONTH, ITS JULY 14TH-THIS SUNDAY

there is also a chance to get your cycle serviced by On Your Bike - Taunton

Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign
Bridgwater And Somerset Matters 2
Bridgwater & Taunton College
Somerset Live

Did you know that a second drink before driving can double your chance of being in a fatal collision?

Don't settle for 'having a couple' before heading home and risking your life. Book that taxi, call on a sober friend or stay at a mates house.

Find out more 👉https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

Staying dry but breezy for this year’s event. Busy talking about Road Safety alongside our partners Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner & Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Watching the football this weekend? Make sure you don't commit a red-card offense.

Drink driving is one of the main causes of death on Somerset's roads. If you’re planning on drinking, leave your keys at home.

If you get caught up in the moment and have a drink after driving there, book a taxi or walk back. It's never worth the risk.

👉 https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

• Travel expenses paid (£0.45p per mile by car, £0.20p per mile cycling to school
• Hourly rate paid from leaving your home.
• Holiday accrual paid.
• Hours to fit round family life, or caring responsibilities.
• Flexible working and getting paid to cycle.
• Working independently and with a great team, with great training.
• Outdoors working role.
As a Bikeability Instructor you will make a difference by providing road safety awareness skills to children, enabling them to be become better cyclists and better equipped to cycle and travel confidently on local roads.
What will you be doing?
• You will deliver training to children, throughout the year on both school sites and roads.
• You will be a confident cyclist and happy to work in most weathers.
• You will be playing a part in helping children become better equipped cycling confidently to and from school.
What we need from you,
• You will be a competent cyclist, used to cycling in all road and traffic conditions.
• Provide your own bicycle and cycle helmet which must be worn at all times.
• You must have good communication skills and able to convey clear instructions to children and other professionals.
• To have good availability during school times and you will ideally have some experience of working with children.
• You must have a minimum availability to deliver courses over 2 consecutive days in school time. Term-time under a zero hours contract arrangement. Possibility of working over school holidays if arrangements have been made with schools.
• You will attend a 4-day 1st4Sport Instructor practical course.
• A DBS will be needed for this post.
Applying:
Please contact the Somerset Road Safety Education Team at [email protected]
to confirm that there are vacancies available in your local area.

Our team will be supporting this event on Saturday 6th July in Vivary Park Taunton. We will be joined by our partners from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service & , available to discuss our campaign and many other safety related topics.

Somerset Armed Forces Day
Visit Taunton

We all know that one more drink can lead to dangerous decisions behind the wheel. But guess what? You have the power to make a difference! 💪

Next time you're out with friends and loved ones, arrange for them to stay somewhere safe rather than risk driving home.

Find out more about the 👇
https://somersetroadsafety.org/fatal-five/

As the sun sets on Glastonbury for another year, remember not to drive home tomorrow morning under the influence.

Even if you feel sober, your body might still be drunk. Give it some time and get on the road, and home to a comfy bed and warm shower, safe and sound.