Education for young drivers

Cheshire Constabulary is encouraging young drivers to stay safe.

The force will be taking part in ‘Operation Spotlight’ – a campaign focussing on the common causes of collisions involving young drivers. 

The campaign runs from 23 September to 6 October 2024.  

In 2023, almost 30% of all collisions on the roads of Cheshire involved a young driver or rider, aged 16 -29.  

Between January – June 2024, there have been 166 serious or fatal road collisions in Cheshire – almost 24% of these falling into the young driver category.  

Chief Inspector for Roads and Crime Unit, John Forshaw, said: “Road traffic collisions in Cheshire are still a concern and something we are seeing and dealing with every day.   

“With every serious and fatal collision, there is a family that is devastated by the loss or life changing injuries of a loved one. Keeping road users safe is a year-round priority of the Constabulary. 

“Supporting this national campaign shows our continued commitment to reduce the number of fatalities in Cheshire, through the use of education and enforcement.”  

The first webinar taking place on Wednesday 25 September will be aimed at young drivers and their parents. 

The second webinar coincides with ‘National Young Rider Day’ on Tuesday 1 October, and is aimed at young riders using mopeds or motorbikes.  
 
To register for these visit https://shorturl.at/KDe4F for the young driver webinar
or https://warksroadsafety.org/new-rider-webinar/ for the young rider webinar.