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Lancing Motor Show – September 2023
Posted on Monday 25th September 2023 in All Road Users, Education and TrainingThrough attending Lancing Motor Show, SSRP had the opportunity to engage with a variety of road users, promoting positive road user behaviour by all. Drivers were able to discuss advanced driver courses with RoSPA, and also received updated 'Safer For Drivers' booklets, which embed Highway Code updates and guidance in considering more vulnerable road users. Cyclists and pedestrians of all ages were also encouraged to use SSRPs hi-vis merchandise, including backpack covers, lanyards, snap bands, reflective clips, and drawstring bags, which was distributed, for free, to increase visibility and to drivers and other road users on Sussex Roads. The event was extremely successful, with a large amount of literature and merchandise, as well as words of advice, received well by visitors.
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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION LONDON TO BRIGHTON OFF-ROAD CYCLING EVENT – September 2023
Posted on Saturday 23rd September 2023 in Cyclists, Data, Education and TrainingSussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) attended this year's British Heart Foundation’s London to Brighton off-road cycling event. A team of road safety professionals, including a colleague from Brighton and Hove City Council, where on hand to support any local and general cycling concerns. Over 2000 riders took on 61 miles of superb views and technical terrain, conquering Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event to fund lifesaving research!
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NPCC Vulnerable Road User/ Commercial Vehicle Engagement – September 2023
Posted on Friday 22nd September 2023 in Business, Cyclists, Drivers, Education and Training, Pedestrians, SpeedOfficers from the Casualty Reduction Team at Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) worked in partnership with Sussex and Surrey’s Commercial Vehicle Unit to provide a morning of enforcement and education. The engagement was held on the A259, Brighton Road – on Friday 22nd of September, between 08:00-12:00. The 2023 NPCC: Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) Campaign took place from 11th – 24th September 2023. The purpose of this campaign was to reinforce key messaging in relation to the hierarchy of road users and increasing awareness. Commercial vehicle drivers have an obligation to be careful of the safety of other road users. Recent changes to the Highway Code created a hierarchy of road users, with those who could do the most harm bearing the greatest responsibility for road safety. That means commercial vehicle drivers have specific personal responsibility for ensuring the safety of those more vulnerable than themselves.
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OPERATION SAFE PASS – SEPTEMBER 2023
Posted on Wednesday 13th September 2023 in Cyclists, Drivers, Education and Training, News, SpeedOfficers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) joined Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) working together to provide a morning of education and enforcement. The activity was held at East Grinstead’s Fire Station – on Wednesday 13th of September, between 07:30-11:30am. This engagement highlights the importance of keeping at least the distance of another car (1.5m) away. This activity was aimed to increase awareness among other road users.
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Ace Café, Brighton Burn Up – September 2023
Posted on Monday 4th September 2023 in Education and Training, Motorcyclists, NewsOn Sunday 3rd of September Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) attended the 29th annual Ace Café, Brighton Burn Up Reunion. Independently acclaimed as the World´s Coolest Motorcycle Event, the Ace Cafe Reunion 2023, saw many visitors. SSRP was joined by partners from; Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and Sussex Police’s BikeSafe lead. The run, widely known as the Brighton Burn Up, starts at the Ace café on London’s North Circular and finishes next to the beach on Madeira Drive in Brighton; arriving to live music, stands, displays and much more.
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