Working hard to save lives on devon & Cornwall's roads
What is Vision Zero South West?
Vision Zero South West is a partnership involving many organisations in Devon and Cornwall who share one goal – to eliminate death and serious injury from our roads.
Led by a diverse board of experts — including senior police and fire officers, leading clinicians, councillors, and the Police and Crime Commissioner — the board meets quarterly to discuss strategies and projects aimed at reducing serious collisions.
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Who Is Most At Risk?
The UK has some of the world’s safest roads, but we believe any death or serious injury is one too many. Through research and analysis, Vision Zero South West has identified the road users who are most at-risk.
Find detailed statistics and insights including collision data, high harm routes and safety camera figures.
Find out more about some of the innovative projects we are involved with which aim to help reduce collisions. You can also find links to the latest road projects in your area.
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Could you help improve how people are assessed and treated after serious road traffic collisions?
Members of the public and non-clinical emergency responders are often the first on the scene of a road traffic collision. IMPACT – The Centre for Post-Collision Research, Translation and Innovation, part of Devon Air Ambulance, is conducting an important research study to evaluate a simple trauma assessment tool designed to support early emergency response.
We’re looking for:
👥 Members of the public
🚓 Police officers
🚒 Fire & Rescue personnel
🏥 Clinicians
No prior experience necessary and you’ll be welcomed by our friendly research team, who will help you feel comfortable and at ease throughout.
📍 Location: Middlemoor Fire Station, Exeter
📅 Dates: 2–4 June
⏱️ Time commitment: Approximately 2 hours on one of the study days
🔗 More information: lnkd.in/eZD4d68f
📩 Questions or interested in taking part?
Email: research@post-collision.com
Consent form: forms.office.com/e/ygvxzVUJPa
After completion of the consent form, the research team would allocate a study slot on one of the event dates.
If you drive a van, no doubt you already know there are different speed limits depending on the roads you are driving on and the size of your vehicle.
For a more in depth feature on Vans and how to legally modify them safely for road use, check out the video by GCM
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