Somerset Road Safety

07/10/2026

🚗💥 Safety Knockout: Understanding Seatbelts and Airbags 🥊✨

💡 Did You Know?

Removing the seatbelt turns an airbag from a lifesaver into a potential danger. Together, they form a defense system that significantly lowers the risk of serious injury during collisions.

👉 Safety First: Always buckle up, not just for legality but for your safety. Seatbelts and airbags are the dynamic duo of car safety — one supports the other to keep you safe in the event of a collision.

Remember, in the fight against road injuries, wearing your seatbelt is the knockout punch!

06/10/2026

🚗💺 Join the 9/10 Club: Strap in for Safety! 🌟

Despite the overwhelming majority of drivers and passenger buckle up, there's still a gap. And that gap matters because, in the event of a crash, wearing a seatbelt can be the difference between life and death. It's a simple action with a powerful impact.

👉 Why Buckle Up?

- It's proven to save lives.

- It sets a positive example for others, especially young passengers.

- It's a key defense against the unexpected on the road.

Let's make wearing a seatbelt an unbreakable habit for everyone

06/10/2026

Sharing this bit of advice & update about MOT rules posted by Riders Motorcycles
Check your plate before you go in for testing to save any hassle.
Raise Your Ride

🏍️⚠️ MOT CHANGES ARE COMING – HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR BIKE

With changes coming to the MOT process, there’s an important update that motorcycle owners need to be aware of.

As part of the updated process, photographs will need to be submitted as part of the MOT record. This means that motorcycles presented for an MOT will need to be fitted with a road-legal numberplate.

We’ve always been careful to ensure the motorcycles we MOT meet the required legal standards, and we have never knowingly passed a motorcycle with an illegal numberplate.

However, we’re conscious that some motorcycles arrive with aftermarket or shortened numberplates fitted, and what may look perfectly normal can sometimes fall outside the legal requirements.

To avoid any issues when your bike comes in for its MOT, please make sure your motorcycle is fitted with a fully road-legal numberplate before bringing it to us.

If you’re unsure whether your current plate meets the requirements, speak to our team before your MOT and we’ll be happy to help. 👍

📍 Riders Motorcycles

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05/10/2026

It's ! 🚲

Bikeability gives children the skills and confidence to cycle safely on local roads, helping create safer journeys for them and for everyone around them.

It's one small way we're taking care of Somerset, supporting safer roads and more confident cyclists for the future. 💪

Want to find out more about Bikeability sessions? Search "Somerset Bikeability".

01/10/2026

Some useful tips published by our friends at Vision Zero South West

Students from around Somerset will be hearing more about these during our Learn 2 Live presentations at colleges over the next few months.

Richard Huish College Yeovil College Frome College UCS College Group Strode College Wellington School King's College Taunton Queen's College, Taunton Holyrood Academy

Do you know a young person who is learning to drive? Help them to be safe on the roads with our

01/10/2026

🚸 See a Child, Expect the Unexpected 🚸
Did you know that drivers should give way to pedestrians who are crossing, or waiting to cross, at a junction?
With children travelling to and from school every day, often in large groups, take extra care when approaching junctions near schools. Young pedestrians can be distracted by friends, conversations, phones, and the excitement of being together.
🚗 Before you turn, ask yourself: "How would I want another driver to behave if it were my child crossing the road?"
✅ Slow down
✅ Look carefully
✅ Be prepared to stop
✅ Give children time and space to cross safely
A little patience could make all the difference. Let's help every child get to and from school safely.
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30/09/2026

🔧 Good Drivers Check. Great Drivers Make It a Habit.
Most vehicle defects don't happen overnight.
Tyres wear gradually. Wiper blades deteriorate slowly. Lights fail when you least expect it.
Making a simple five-minute vehicle check part of your monthly routine can reduce the chances of a breakdown or collision.
Ask yourself:
✔ Can I see clearly?
✔ Can others see me?
✔ Are my tyres ready for changing conditions?
Safe driving starts before the journey begins.
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29/09/2026

🚗🍂 Is this your first autumn driving independently?
Summer driving is one thing.
Autumn brings new challenges:
🌧 Heavy rain 🌫 Misty mornings 🌅 Bright low sun 🍂 Slippery roads 🌙 Longer periods of darkness
Confidence is good.
Overconfidence can be dangerous.
Adapt your speed, leave more space and make sure your vehicle is ready for the season ahead.
The most experienced drivers respect the conditions. New drivers should too.
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28/09/2026

🍂 Autumn is on the way, and so are changing road conditions.
Shorter days, wet roads, fallen leaves and lower sun can all increase the risks on our roads.
Before the weather turns, take a few minutes to check:
✅ Tyres have good tread and correct pressure
✅ All lights are working and lenses are clean
✅ Windscreen wipers clear the screen effectively
✅ Screenwash is topped up
✅ Brakes and fluid levels are in good condition
A safer journey starts long before you turn the key.
A few minutes of vehicle checks today could prevent a collision tomorrow.
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25/09/2026

🎯 Be the Passenger Who Makes the Difference
Most people think road safety is all about the driver.
The truth is that everyone in the vehicle influences what happens next.
Driver: Stay focused on the road.
Front Passenger: Support safe driving, not distractions.
Rear Passengers: Keep the noise down and always wear your seat belt.
Your behaviour matters.
When everyone wears a seat belt, speaks up about unsafe choices and supports the driver, the chances of a safe journey increase.
Don't be the passenger who says "it'll be fine."
Be the friend who says:
"Hang on, has everyone got their seat belt on?"
Small actions. Big difference.
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