Motorists driving through parts of this area over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care, as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby […]
Lancaster and Morecambe set to benefit from just–announced road safety improvements
Lancashire County Council is to invest £1m in a raft of new schemes to improve road safety over the next two years, with both Lancaster and Morecambe set to benefit. […]
Ban old tyres on public vehicles, urges county council
Vehicles which provide a service to the public such as coaches and taxis should not be allowed to use tyres which are more than 10 years old, according to Lancashire […]
Free ‘Drive Safely for Longer’ course for over-65s
Places are available on a popular course which helps older people to keep driving safely for longer. The course has been developed by Lancashire County Council to boost confidence and […]
Road safety campaign launched in Lancashire
“What do I have to do to get you to notice me?” That’s the question Lancashire Constabulary are asking motorists on behalf of bikers as they launch a campaign aimed […]
Road fatalities drop after six month education campaign
The number of young drivers killed or seriously injured on roads in the north of the county has fallen significantly following a six-year education and enforcement campaign. In 2006, nine […]
Greens call for urgent action on pedestrian safety at Stonewell
Picture l-r: Local student Davey Ryuzaki, City Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox, County Councillor Sam Riches and North Lancashire Green Party Co-ordinator Gina Dowding. (Updated 3/0/12, County Council comment added): Green Party […]
Vehicles stopped in Lancashire as part of operation
Hundreds of vehicles have been stopped over the last several weeks in Lancashire as part of a road safety campaign by the constabulary. BikeWatch was launched in April by police […]
Gadget using horse riders risk their safety, police warn
Horse riders who listen to MP3 players and talk on mobile phones while out on hacks are being urged to take more care on the roads. Police have received several […]
RoadWatch scheme to launch in new bid to reduce road accidents in Lancaster
Assistant Chief Constable Andy Rhodes: “We hope that this scheme will reduce speeds and prevent injuries.” Photo: Lancashire Constabulary Lancaster RoadWatch, a new scheme which aims to reduce the number […]