Vision Zero - West Yorkshire

🏍️ Motorcyclists have you got your protective equipment sorted? Whilst a helmet is the only legal requirement, we’d always recommend eye protection, a jacket, trousers, gloves and boots. Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/motorbikes

⚠️Free Parental Support Webinar⚠️ Parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers are invited to join an essential webinar designed to help families navigate the learning‑to‑drive period. 🗓️19th March 2026 6-7pm, run by Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership. Visit forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

A message to drivers from @WestYorksPolice Family Liaison Officers. The specially trained officers volunteer to support families during serious investigations, including fatal road collisions. Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/family-li…

Level up your crossing: 👟 Where available, cross at designated crossing points. When not available, cross where there is good visibility for you to be seen and for you to see others. 📵 Ensure you’re not distracted by your phone or music. 👀 Before crossing, look both ways.

Teach younger children vital road safety skills by taking part in Beep Beep! Day with @brakecharity on Wednesday 18 March. Get a free action pack, including activity and colouring sheets, posters and certificates at brake.org.uk/beep #roadsafety #beepbeepday

. @WestYorksPolice Family Liaison Officers have spoken about their unique role supporting the loved ones of victims of road death. A video has been released to help affected families understand more about what to expect and what support is available. ➡️westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/family-li…

Here’s how to double your life chances. All you have to do, is wear your seatbelt. In the event of a crash, you are twice as likely to survive if you are wearing a seatbelt.

We've got a few child car seat check events taking place this week. Come get your car seats checked for free by a safety expert. Both are running from 10am to 3pm. 🗓️26th Feb 📍Jubilee Family Hub - Halifax 🗓️27th Feb 📍Xscape - Castleford Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resources/chil…

#TalkAboutRoadDeath Thanks to @micklesb for highlighting the risks involved with young driver collisions & for the need to better support them. #GDL is still the only answer which can significantly reduce deaths & injuries - and remember 50% of people impacted are strangers

We can all improve road safety through simple things like: 👍Driving at safe speeds ✔️Giving other road users enough space 🔧Maintaining your vehicle Sign the Vision Zero Pledge and commit to what you’ll do to make our roads safer. Visit westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vz-pledge/

. @annalouisedixon highlighted the vital work of West Yorkshire Vision Zero in a general debate on road safety in the House of Commons today. The debate was a meaningful step forward as we strive to end road death and serious injury.

Mobile safety cameras were deployed to Church Lane, Gomersal following community concerns around speeding. Over 2 visits, offences dropped by two thirds with the worst speeder captured at 45mph. Find out how to report a community concern site - westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resources/repo…

Parents and carers can have their child car seats checked by a professional for free at events taking place across West Yorks. A qualified safety advisor will check your car seats and assist if any issues are identified. Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/free-chil…

Looks like it might snow tomorrow ☃️ Follow our top tips and ensure you and your car are winter ready. Let us know if you think we missed anything. Find out more at westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resources/wint…

Mobile safety cameras were deployed to Wilsden Road, in Bradford following community concerns around speeding. Over 7 visits, the number of offences dropped by 42% with the worst speeder captured at 53mph. Find out how to report a community concern site westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resources/repo…

We want everyone to be safe on the roads, especially with the longer nights in Winter, so: 💡 Ensure lights are on and working 👀Take extra time to check the road 🚗Reduce speed if conditions are poor 🦺Wear bright or reflective clothing Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/be-bright/

How would you feel if your parking was the reason a fire engine couldn’t get to an emergency? Inconsiderate parking around schools is an issue across West Yorkshire. Please always park safely and responsibility leaving enough room for other road users.

Our small but dedicated team of Roads Policing Special Constables have volunteered an incredible 3,800 hours between them during 2025 – the equivalent of 158 days, or 380 shifts 🚔👮 You can read more about the @WYP_SpecialsRPU here: westyorkshire.police.uk/news-appeals/r…

Work continues on ending road death and serious injury. Last night I was part of a roundtable in Halifax on the delivery of the new Road Safety Strategy. Joined @Kate_Dearden @LilianGreenwood bereaved families, Calderdale Council, @Brakecharity - working to bring about change.

Mobile safety cameras were deployed to Hall Lane, Farnley following community concerns around speeding. Over 3 visits the number of offences dropped by nearly 80%. The worst offence was 50mph, the speed limit is 30mph. Report a community concern site - westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resources/repo…