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DBS Law pledges support to Road Safety Week and encourages local communities to get involved
Birmingham based DBS Law has pledged its support to a national event that aims to tackle devastating deaths and injuries and make our roads safer for everyone. Road Safety Week, now in its 15th year, is coordinated by the charity Brake, and this year takes place 21-27 November. DBS Law is sponsoring the Road Safety Week campaign inthe West Midlands, and is joining with Brake to call on schools, community groups and organisations in the region to register now to get involved.
Road Safety Week is the UK’s biggest event aimed at preventing road casualties and making our streets and communities safer. Each year it involves thousands of communities across the UK taking action to promote road safety; this year more than 2,500 people have already registered to take part.
The main theme in 2011 is Too Young to Die, raising awareness about the fact that road crashes are sudden, violent events, often involving young people, but that they can be prevented. Brake will be highlighting that road crashes are the single biggest killer of young people[1], but that all drivers – young and old – can take simple steps to protect themselves and others behind the wheel.
Brake is appealing to people from West Midlands to help make this year’s Road Safety Week the biggest yet, during the first year of the global UN Decade of Action for Road Safety.
Schools, companies and communities can access FREE advice and resources to help them get involved. Go to www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk and for initial ideas on how to take part and to order a free action pack using an online form. The electronic pack includes downloadable posters that can be displayed during the Week, plus lots of guidance on getting involved.
Brake campaigns director Julie Townsend says: “Brake is delighted that DBS Lawis supporting Road Safety Week in West Midlands. Road crashes and casualties cause pain, trauma and suffering every day on the regions roads, but these violent events can be prevented. Road Safety Week is a great opportunity for schools, organisations and communities to take action to save lives and make our streets safer for everyone. If you care about stopping tragedies on our roads, please log on to the Road Safety Week website now to find out how you can get involved and make a difference.”
Rob Bhol, Managing Director at DBS Law says: “We’re very proud to be backing Road Safety Week, which is a vital event that empowers communities to take action on road safety. Brake works to support families whose lives are devastated by road death and injury, so they understand the importance of putting a stop to these casualties. We’re pleased to be able to support them in their crucial work, and we’re encouraging everyone in the West Midlands to get involved in this event – whether it’s by promoting road safety in your community, or simply making a commitment to always drive safely and legally.”
Find out more about Road Safety Week at www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk.
[1] Death registrations in England and Wales, ONS, 2010 (21% of all deaths aged 15-24, 38% of all non-medical deaths)
