Firefighters support Road Safety Week

Firefighters are encouraging people to 'Drive Less, Live More', in support of road safety organisation BRAKE's campaign which runs from 23rd to 29th November.

Over the past 10 years government statistics show that, in Cheshire alone, 6,216 people have been killed or seriously injured on our roads. There were 459 deaths and 5,757 people seriously injured. In 2014 in Cheshire there were 34 deaths and 514 seriously injured on the roads.

'Drive Less, Live More' aims to encourage everyone to consider how they use the roads and whether there is an alternative to driving. Walking, cycling or using public transport instead of driving would make the streets not only safer but more pleasant for everyone to use.

Colin Heyes, Road Safety Manager for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Firefighters will be out and about across Cheshire throughout the campaign to help raise awareness of road safety issues and encourage everyone to be aware of road safety, not only from behind the wheel but also when walking, cycling, skating or running. We are committed to reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads and so we are delighted to support Brake with this important campaign."

Cheshire East crews are organising a variety of road safety initiatives for all ages and types of road user, including school visits, 'walking with a firefighter' initiatives, shopper road safety advice and employee safer driving talks.

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