Education & Links

    Your local Road Safety Unit has a selection of resources for all age groups from reception to high school. Schools can loan or purchase these resources so that classes can do special projects on road safety or it can be included in everyday lessons like Maths, English and Science.

    If you are interested in receiving a talk from your local Road Safety Team then please contact them directly using the links below :-

    BOLTON COUNCIL BURY MBC
    MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL OLDHAM COUNCIL/UNITY PARTNERSHIP
    ROCHDALE MBC/THE IMPACT PARTNERSHIP SALFORD COUNCIL/URBAN VISION
    STOCKPORT MBC TAMESIDE MBC
    TRAFFORD COUNCIL

    WIGAN MBC

    www.brake.org.uk
    Brake promotes safe use of roads by addressing the skills and attitudes of road users, enforcement of traffic rules and appropriate punishment and education of road users who break the law.

    http://think.direct.gov.uk/index.html

    The THINK! Road Safety campaign website. Here you'll find news of latest campaigns and road safety advice to keep everyone safer on the UK's roads. You can download leaflets, factsheets and posters for more information and there are links to other sites you might find useful.

    www.iam.org.uk
    The aims and objectives of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (the IAM) are to improve the standard of driving (and riding) on the UK roads, the advancement of road safety and the administration of an advanced test.

    www.rospa.org.uk
    The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity. Their website provides information, advice, resources and training. RoSPA aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.

    www.roadpeace.org
    RoadPeace is the UK's national charity for bereaved and injured road traffic victims. RoadPeace campaigns to make the roads safer for everyone, including drivers, with slower speeds, better enforcement and changes in the law to create a real deterrent to irresponsible behaviour.

    www.dft.gov.uk
    Information relating to the policy behind Safety Camera Partnerships can be located on the Department for Transport website. If you wish to read more about the DfT handbook which governs the rules of the partnership, please follow this link.

    www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/
    RS GB is a national road safety organisation that represents Road Safety Officers (RSOs) employed in local government across the UK. The website features regularly updated road safety news.

    www.roada.org.uk
    RoSPA Advanced Drivers Association's aim is to reduce road accidents by encouraging interest in road safety, by improving driving standards, knowledge and skill and by enabling members to pass the RoADA's Advanced Driving Test. Our members can receive FREE tuition to raise their standard of driving to that of the Association's Advanced Driving Test.

    www.safedrivingandriding.org.uk
    Manchester Group of RoSPA Advanced Drivers' Association run advanced driving and riding courses for anyone seeking to improve their driving or riding skills by becoming safer, more skillful drivers and riders.

    Speed Awareness
    The Speed Awareness Course is an alternative to receiving a fixed penalty fine and 3 points on your driving license.

    Partnership Links:
    You can access the Partnership website by clicking on the logos below at the bottom of the page.