Road Safety message for S5 and S6 pupils
Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership (CSSCP) is providing a free ruler featuring a road safety message to S5 and S6 pupils across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling.
The rulers show stopping distances needed at 30mph, 50mph and 70mph and are illustrated by car lengths.
Kathleen Grant, Communications Officer for CSSCP said “In 2005 there were 286 deaths and 2652 serious injuries on Scotland’s roads. Many of these were a direct result of someone speeding or not driving at an appropriate speed for the conditions. The aim of this initiative is to clearly illustrate, to those who may be about to begin driving, the distance needed to stop a vehicle at speed. ”
Neil MacSporran, Programme Manager for CSSCP said “By providing the students with something they are likely to use everyday of their academic lives it is hoped this message will register with them and spark some debate. Far too many young people are killed or seriously injured as a result of speeding vehicles.”