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Road Safety Council of Northern Ireland

Road Safety Council of Northern Ireland. Barry Griffin – Executive Officer. Road Safety Council of N.I. WHO? WHERE? WHAT? WHY?. Who are the Road Safety Council?. The main voluntary road safety group in NI

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Road Safety Council of Northern Ireland

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  1. Road Safety Councilof Northern Ireland Barry Griffin – Executive Officer

  2. Road Safety Council of N.I. WHO? WHERE? WHAT?WHY?

  3. Who are the Road Safety Council? • The main voluntary road safety group in NI • First committee started in Bangor in 1948 followed by committees in Belfast and spread throughout NI • Government has supported and respected our efforts especially since Local Government reorganisation in 1973 • I am the only full-time employee with 1 part time employee • Main funding from DoE NI Road Safety Division

  4. Mission Statement "The Road Safety Council of Northern Ireland will strive to reduce the incidence of death and serious injuries by increasing awareness through their network of local Road Safety Committees and will continue to enhance the activities and effectiveness of all relevant bodies on behalf of road users."

  5. Vision Statement "To see a continuous reduction in the incidence of death and serious injuries sustained by Northern Ireland road users.“

  6. WHERE? • Currently there are 18 Local Road Safety Committees across Northern Ireland • We are presently in the process of setting up an additional two new or reformed committees

  7. What We Do-Locally Our local Road Safety Committees are members of the Road Safety Council and serve their local communities. Through a variety of events and by championing issues raised by the community we can achieve much in the battle to save lives.

  8. What Is Expected of A Local Committee? • A Committee will also be expected to tie its activities to the objectives set out in the Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy 2002-2012. It is through this link that we secure our funding from the Department of the Environment (DoE) Road Safety Branch • The Road Safety Council stage a number of province wide finals for a variety of events annually and local Committees may run local heats for these and be able to send a team to the finals. • Based upon local Statistics, the Committee formulate a Strategic Plan, to address the key collision causation factors.

  9. KEY ISSUES: • Promotion & Encouragement of Road Safety • Road Safety Education • Engineering Issues • Enforcement Issues We work in local communities addressing local issues regarding road safety

  10. WHEN? • All year round…… • With a combination of local heats and the province-wide finals, events and activities occur pretty much throughout the year. • Details available from the web site…… www.roadsafetycouncil.com

  11. Local Committee Events • Safe Driving Competitions • Safe Cycling Competitions • Car Safety Events/Exhibitions • Presentations To Various Community Groups • Adult and School Road Safety Quizzes • Public Speaking Competitions • Traffic Surveys And Vehicle Checks • Local Campaigns – Speed/Drink Drive • Road Safety Themed Poster/Xmas Card competitions • Lobby Government Departments and Local Politicians and Councillors

  12. Council Events • FINALS FOR Primary School Quiz Cycling Proficiency Public Speaking Local committees organise local heats for the above • ALSO ORGANISE Annual Road Safety Congress- October 24th 2008 Park Plaza Annual Church Service - World Remembrance Day for Crash Victims November 16th 2008 St Anne’s Cathedral

  13. Why?–N I Road Fatalities • 355 people lost their lives in 1977 • 214 people lost their lives in 1987 • 153 people lost their lives in 1996/97 • 163 people lost their lives in 2001/02 • 126 people lost their lives in 2006 • 113 people lost their lives in 2007 • 106 people lost their lives in 2008 • More than twice the number of people were killed on our roads as a result of collisions compared with those that died as a result of the troubles

  14. MAIN CAUSES OF KSIs • Careless Driving • Excessive Speed • Lack of Care and Attention • Driving whilst Impaired with Drink or Drugs • Most Collisions have Multiple Causes • Road User failures account for 95% of KSIs

  15. Why?–THE COSTS • Pain and suffering for the individuals • Anguish for family friends and colleagues • Over 9,000 road casualties on average each year • Over 1,200 serious injuries • Costs NI economy some £490 million each year • NI has the worst casualty rate per 100,000 people in UK at 76.8 with Scotland 57.1 England 54.3 and Wales 46.3

  16. OBJECTIVES • Appeal to the community • Engage with the community • Campaign locally & nationally • To promote the Road Safety message and change attitudes • Reduce the number of deaths and injuries on our roads

  17. ATTITUDE • Always in a hurry Leave more time • Lane jumping Get in lane • Rude Be courteous • Road Rage Calm down • Careless Be considerate • Ignorant Know the code

  18. The Road Safety Council working in partnership with the community can help reduce injuries and deaths on our roads.

  19. Thank You For Your Time. ANY QUESTIONS?

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