It's twenty years since traffic officers first went out on our motorways. In 2023, they dealt with over 130,000 breakdowns on motorways, over a third of these were caused by vehicle related issues.

For more on #TRIP , visit:

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#TO20

🤝A friendly reminder to share with your not-so-little ones:

Never run across the road, even if you think there is time.

Practice #SafeAdventures .
Discover more at: think.gov.uk/campaign/safe-…

Here are some safe crossing top tips:

1.Make sure you can see traffic clearly from all angles
2. Avoid crossing between parked cars
3. Do not cross near large vehicles

Stay safe and practice #SafeAdventures

Today is Beep Beep! Day - Brake, the road safety charity

Help teach our littles ones crucial road safety skills by taking part today.

🚦 Sign up now for your free action pack!
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#RoadSafety #BeepBeepDay

Always have your EYES UP when crossing the road👀:

✅Phone away
✅Look right, left and right again
✅Focus on the road

🚨Drivers, remember it's also your responsibility to be aware of your surroundings while driving. Keep an eye out for the not-so-little ones. #SafeAdventures

In the North West of England, we did a Safer Roads Walkabout with Safer Roads Greater Manchester and @OfficialTFGM, and discussed how blind and partially sighted people navigate the built environment.

By keeping left and staying at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front, you can help to reduce
congestion and collisions. When it’s raining you need to at least double that gap to four seconds.

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#LittleChanges , change everything
#RoadSafety

Have a safe #TRIP this Spring. ✅

Remember to Top-up, Rest, Inspect and Prepare before travelling to your destination.

National Highways

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If you are involved in a car crash, you’re twice as likely to survive if you’re wearing a seat belt. #BeltUpGM and keep yourself safe.

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Not wearing a seat belt in the car could result in a fine of up to £500.

Make sure everyone in the car, front and back, is belted up before setting off.

#BeltUpGM

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A common misconception is that we won't pursue those who ride anti-socially using off road bikes / scooters. Not true. Once we can put a structured response into place, we work relentlessly in partnership with colleagues such as NPAS North West Region to get these offenders locked up

Do you know the effects of middle lane hogging? It can disrupt the flow of traffic, leading to congestion, and frustrate other road users. 

For more advice on driving in the middle lane, visit:

▶️ bit.ly/43b2dxS

#LittleChanges , change everything
#RoadSafety

If you don’t wear a seat belt in the car, you could get a fine of up to £500.

In 2020, 1 in 4 people who were killed in a road collision in Greater Manchester weren’t wearing a seat belt, so belt up.

#BeltUpGM

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On your way to your mates? Remember, rural roads change quickly, so be the mate that gets there safe.

Is pushing it worth it? THINK!
#IsPushingItWorthIt

Do you know the effects of middle lane hogging? It can disrupt the flow of traffic, leading to congestion, and frustrate other road users. 

For more advice on driving in the middle lane, visit:

▶️ bit.ly/43b2dxS?utm_so…

#LittleChanges , change everything
#RoadSafety

If you are involved in a car crash, you’re twice as likely to survive if you’re wearing a seat belt.

Belt up and keep yourself safe.

#BeltUpGM

bit.ly/430p13k

On your way to your mates? Remember, rural roads change quickly, so be the mate that gets there safe.

Is pushing it worth it? THINK!
#IsPushingItWorthIt

Not wearing a seat belt in the car could result in a fine of up to £500.

Make sure everyone in the car, front and back, is belted up before setting off.

#BeltUpGM

bit.ly/430p13k?utm_so…

By keeping left and staying at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front, you can help to reduce
congestion and collisions. When it’s raining you need to at least double that gap to four seconds.

▶️ bit.ly/43b2dxS

#LittleChanges , change everything
#RoadSafety

They are:

1️⃣ Eyes Up: Look around, avoid distractions, phone away!
2️⃣ Slow Down: Never run across the road, check for traffic
3️⃣ Cross Safely: Avoid parked cars, use pedestrian crossing if there is one

More here: think.gov.uk/campaign/safe-…
#THINK !