“STOCKPORT - TUNE INTO ROAD SAFETY” urges Stunell
Andrew Stunell MP is supporting Road Safety Week, 18th-24th November, by asking the people of Stockport to "tune in to road safety".
Commenting, Andrew said -
"Sadly it only takes a moment of inattention at the wheel to injure or kill another road user. This campaign is a sharp reminder that when driving we need to be tuned in all the time. And that means tuning out the distractions, and focusing on the road."
Lisa Smart, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Hazel Grove, said -
"If a driver is distracted at the wheel they are 2-3 times more likely to crash, potentially causing a serious injury or even killing someone. Road Safety Week is about reminding us of the dangers there are if we switch off even for a moment whilst driving. "
Government figures released in November showed that the number of motorcycling and cycling casualties on our roads has risen in comparison to the same period in 2012. Cyclist casualties rose by 12%, while motorcyclist casualties were up by 4%.
Road Safety Week, coordinated by the road safety charity Brake, is the UK's leading event to promote safer road use. This year Road Safety Week focuses on preventing tragic collisions caused by driver distraction, such as mobile phone use, and will be supported by a week of increased police enforcement coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers.