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Somerset Road Safety can provide a range of pre-defined packages or can create bespoke training and education solutions to address your local issues.

Somerset Road Safety aims to reduce collisions and casualties on local roads, creating safer communities and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors to Somerset.

05/09/2026

🚗🌞 Somerset Road Safety is delighted to be supporting the 2026 John Haynes Classic Motor Show alongside Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit
With the weather forecast looking fantastic, why not make a day of it and join us at Haynes Motor Museum tomorrow, 6 September?
Come along to enjoy an amazing display of classic vehicles, meet our team, and chat about how we can all play a part in keeping Somerset's roads safe for everyone.
You can find us in the Discovery Zone
We look forward to seeing you there! 👍

04/09/2026

🎓🚗 Returning to college in Somerset this week?
If you've passed your driving test over the summer, congratulations! Before you head out, take a few minutes to check:
✅ Tyres
✅ Lights
✅ Oil & coolant
✅ Brakes
✅ Screenwash
And remember:
📵 No phone use while driving
💺 Seatbelts on every journey
🚫 Never drink and drive
🚫 Never drive after taking drugs, including cannabis
⚠️ Check whether any medication could affect your driving
🚸 Respect 20mph limits around schools, colleges and communities
Your vehicle, your choices, your responsibility.
A safer journey starts before you turn the key.
Community Council for Somerset Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention Vision Zero South West and somerset Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust # Road Safety GB University Centre Somerset Richard Huish College Queen's College, Taunton King's College Taunton - OAs and Friends Strode College Taunton School

03/09/2026

🚸 Back to School: Let's Keep Somerset's Children Safe 🚸
As children return to school this week, Somerset Road Safety is offering a programme of educational talks to help pupils understand the road safety risks they face as pedestrians, cyclists and passengers.
We also provide information for parents and carers, reminding everyone of the important role they play in keeping children safe around schools.
✅ Follow parking restrictions
✅ Avoid stopping where visibility is reduced
✅ Respect 20mph speed limits
Children can be unpredictable and may step into the road without warning. Driving at 20mph gives drivers more time to react, more chance of stopping safely, and helps reduce the severity of injuries if a collision occurs.
Before parking or driving near a school, ask yourself:
👉 "Would I be happy for every driver to make the same choice?"
A few extra seconds to park safely or slow down could make all the difference.
Let's work together to ensure every child arrives at school safely and returns home safely.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention and Somerset Live # Somerset Council # Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit # North Somerset Travel and Roads RoadSmart # Vision Zero South West South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Somerset West and Taunton # Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

02/09/2026

Schools Are Back
🚸 Schools are back, and thousands of children will be making new journeys this September.
Many Year 7 pupils will be walking independently for the first time, often with friends and navigating unfamiliar routes.
As a driver:
✅ Slow down around schools and residential areas. ✅ Be prepared for sudden decisions from young pedestrians. ✅ Give yourself more time and space to react.
A little extra patience can make a big difference.

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01/09/2026

Be Their Role Model
Children learn from what they see.
If we cross safely, stay off our phones near roads and stay alert when walking, they're more likely to do the same.
This September, let's show young people that safe journeys start with good habits.
Somerset Council North Somerset Council somerset South Gloucestershire Council IAM RoadSmart RoSPA and somerset Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention #

31/08/2026

Expect the Unexpected
⚠️ Not every child will make the safest decision every time.
Some may:
📱 Be distracted by a phone. 👫 Be talking with friends. 🚌 Emerge from behind a bus. 🏃 Rush to catch friends or school transport.
The safest drivers expect these behaviours before they happen.
IAM RoadSmart Vision Zero South West and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Somerset Fire and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention Somerset Council and somerset Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
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30/08/2026

Build Confidence, Not Fear
🚶 Secondary school often means a new route and more independence.
Rather than focusing on dangers, help your child feel confident making safe decisions.
Ask questions such as:
👉 "Where will you cross that road?" 👉 "What will you do if your friends want to cross somewhere unsafe?" 👉 "How will you avoid distractions?"
Helping them think through situations builds confidence and resilience.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention and somerset Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit Somerset Council

29/08/2026

Heading home after your summer holiday?

Don't let the rush to get back for work or school influence your driving decisions. Tiredness, distractions and impatience can all increase the risk of a collision.

Take your time. Take a break. Arrive safely.

The holiday isn't over until everyone gets home safely.

and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and somerset fire and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention Council and Somerset Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit National Highways Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

28/08/2026

Back to School?
Practise the Journey Together
🗺️ Before the first day back:
Take a practice walk.
Ask your child to lead the route and explain:
🚦 Where they would cross. 🚍 How they would deal with buses and traffic. 📱 What distractions they might encounter.
Giving them ownership helps them develop safe, independent travel behaviours.
Vision Zero South West Somerset Live South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust National Highways: South-West and somerset fire and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and PreventionDorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and somerset Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit

27/08/2026

🚗 One decision can change everything.

As you enjoy your holiday celebrations, remember that drink driving doesn't just affect the driver. It affects passengers, families, friends, and everyone sharing the road.

Before your first drink, decide how you'll get home.

✅ Designated driver
✅ Taxi or rideshare
✅ Public transport
✅ Stay where you are

The safest limit is none when driving.

This holiday, don't leave the decision until the end of the night. Make the safe choice before the first drink.

Because getting home safely is the most important destination of all.

RoadSmart and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and somerset fire and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety and Prevention and somerset Avon and Somerset Roads Policing Unit Somerset Council South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust National Highways #

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