Road Safety

Road Safety in Clackmannanshire

Safety when travelling effects everyone in their daily routine. Giving the ability to travel safely by all modes of transport is a priority for local government, especially where children and vulnerable groups are concerned. As the volume and speed of vehicles on the roads increases, the risk to public safety when travelling is more apparent.

The Roads and Transportation Team aims to minimise both the real and perceived hazards to drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable groups including the elderly and the young. By evaluating those streets and areas that have both real and perceived road safety issues, we prioritise our work programmes to deal with the main problem areas first. A balance is required nevertheless when developing traffic calming schemes as we do not wish to alienate the motorist.

The Team works closely with schools and the education authority to develop and promote Safer Routes to School.

10 things about Road Safety that you should know

At 40mph your vehicle will probably kill any pedestrian it hits, at 20mph there is only a 1 in 20 chance of the pedestrian being killed.
30mph is the maximum speed in urban areas, however in most cases a lower speed is appropriate.
If you wish to cross a road and there is a pedestrian crossing nearby use it!
The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists, give them their space.
In residential areas, schools and busy shopping streets, 20mph is the appropriate speed.
Use your indicators, both when approaching and leaving a roundabout.
Pedestrians and cyclists be seen at night, wear reflective clothing and use lights.
Reduce your speed at roadworks to protect the workforce.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Do not make unnecessary journeys when the weather is bad. If you must travel reduce your speed accordingly.

Clackmannanshire Road Safety Plan

You can now view or download The Clackmannanshire Road Safety Plan for the period 2006 - 2009.

Statistics

Road Accident Casualty Reduction Targets – 2010

Based on annual average casualty rates over the period 1994 – 1998, it is hoped that by 2010 there will be, compared with the average for 1994 –1998:

A 40% reduction in the number of people killed or serious injured in road accidents;
A 50% reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured; and
A 10% reduction in the slight casualty rate, expressed as the number of people slightly injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres.

These targets were set out in the Department for Transport document Tomorrow’s Roads – safer for everyone.