Don’t leave a broken heart this Valentine’s
Warwickshire has managed to hit tough government targets to reduce the number of casualties on the county’s roads, five years ahead of schedule, but still the message goes out not to leave a broken heart this Valentine’s Day.
The latest Warwickshire road casualty figures have been released this week, and Warwickshire County Council’s road safety unit is asking all road users to continue helping to reduce the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on the county’s road.
Figures show that Warwickshire has achieved 2010 targets set by the Government to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads, five years early. The number of killed or seriously injured casualties in the county has fallen from 638 in 2000 when the targets were introduced, to 406 in 2005.
County Councillor Martin Heatley, Environment Cabinet Portfolio holder said: “Although these latest figures are very promising, no-one should become complacent about the dangers faced by all of us on the road. Warwickshire’s Road Safety Unit uses education, engineering and enforcement measures, as well as working with the Police, Fire & Rescue and other agencies in an attempt to reduce casualties.
“However we need everyone to continue playing their part by looking out for each other, that way each of us will be doing our bit to help make our roads safer - we’re counting on you – don’t become one of this years statistics.”
A summary document of casualty levels has been produced and is available by calling Roger Harding on 01926 735650 or a full report can be accessed via http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/roadsafety.