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  <title>Number of Road Casualties in Cumbria continue to fall</title>
  <description><![CDATA[New figures released have shown that the number of people killed or seriously injured on Cumbrias roads has fallen to its lowest level since 2000 when monitoring beganThe figures released this week by the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership CRSP reveal that there were a total of 30 fatalities and 164 people seriously injured in 2012 totalling 194  this is less than half the 493 incidents in 2000 and down from 249 in 2011The Partnership is now working towards finalising its road safety plan for the new financial year which will detail the activities that they will carry out from 1st April 2013The CRSP led by Cumbria County Council and involving the police fire service and the highways agency is the collective name given to those organisations and groups that work together all year round to reduce the number of road casualties and the obvious pain and suffering that they representGary Strong the county council Cabinet Member with responsibility for Community Safety said Its fantastic to see that the number of road casualties are reducing and I would like to thank our partners for their hard work which has without doubt helped to achieve these figures for 2012We constantly work to reduce these numbers and we will continue to do so further throughout 2013 For further information about the work of the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership please refer to wwwcrspcouk ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cumbria keeps older drivers on safe track</title>
  <description><![CDATA[A new scheme which allows older people in Eden and South Lakeland to check their driving skills for free is being launched today Monday 19 November as part of National Road Safety Week 1925 NovemberThe Drive Safely for Longer scheme is available to those aged 65nbsp and consists of two informal drives accompanied by a local driving instructor with the aim of refreshing driving skills and knowledge The free sessions are NOT a driving test and there is no pass or failNationally there are currently an estimated 4 million licence holders over the age of 70 compared with less than a million in 1975 and Cumbria is particularly recognised for having an ageing population Older drivers are often road casualties due to the slowing of their reflexes and the natural reduction in their eyesight hearing and concentration levels When they are involved in collisions they are less able to withstand trauma nbsp The courses are funded through the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership and will operate on a firstcome first served basis The 15000 pilot will be able to accommodate around 250 drivers The scheme will then be evaluated to see whether a wider rollout should take place in other parts of CumbriaThere is currently not a set age at which people must stop driving  people can decide themselves when to stop as long as they dont have any specific medical conditions which affect their driving Drivers of all ages must report to the DVLA any medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive safelyMore information is available on the Experienced Motorists section of the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership website at wwwcrspcoukThe new scheme is part of a number of initiatives taking place around the county for National Road Safety Week There is also the Parents hold the keys to safer driving campaign encouraging young motorists in Carlisle to attend road awareness training courses httptinyurlcombwgb37t or progress to Pass Plus training A multiagency road safety event is being held at Asda in Carlisle on 23 November to promote the safe use of the new Western bypass and Cumbria Police are supporting National Road Safety Week working with partner agencies to help educate drivers in Cumbria about road safety Cllr Gary Strong Cumbria County Councils Cabinet member responsible for community safety said National Road Safety Week is an excellent opportunity to highlight initiatives which encourage safer driving The new Drive Safely for Longer scheme is a great example of early intervention and preventative measures stopping problems occurring further down the line Were investing now to make sure older drivers are safe  this will help reduce the heartbreak to families which can be caused by a road traffic collision as well as the cost to emergency and health services from responding to incidentsnbsp ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Parents hold the key to safer driving</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Firefighters in Carlisle are sending out a message that parents hold the keys to safer driving Statistics show young drivers particularly those whove recently passed their test are at the biggest risk of death and serious injury on the roads So to go about trying to educate young motorists in Carlisle about the dangers of wreckless driving parents are being asked to help drive home the road safety message With many parents funding driving lessons buying children their first car and paying to put them on the parental insurance Cumbria County Councils Fire and Rescue Service is asking parents in Carlisle to make attending a Fire Servicerun road awareness training RAT course at Carlisle West Fire Station a condition of handing over the car keys The Parents hold the keys to safer driving campaign has been launched now ahead of National Road Safety Week 1925 November and will see driving instructors handing out leaflets and letters to parents of young motorists theyre teaching urging them to encourage their children to attend a training course Firefighters will also be on hand to promote the campaign distribute leaflets and talk to parents at a road safety event in the car park at Carlisles Asda store in Kingstown on Friday 23 November between 11am and 3pm The Fire and Rescue Service regularly delivers road safety training sessions at fire stations and in schools around the county but is trying a new tactic with getting parents on board The campaign aimed at young motorists between the ages of 17 and 24 is initially being piloted at Carlisle West Fire Station and if successful it could be rolled out in other areas of the county Anthony Rooney crew manager at Carlisle West Fire Station said When young drivers pass their test they often get behind the wheel and think theyre invincible They might think theyre invincible but the statistics show theyre not Young motorists are far more likely than other age groups to be involved in road traffic collisions with around one in four people killed on Cumbrias roads being under the age of 25 Educating young drivers about the dangers does pay dividends but actually getting them to attend training sessions can be difficult so thats where we hope parents will step in Given that parents often pay for driving lessons and even buy their children their first car  we think parents can hold the key to safer driving and perhaps even make attending our road safety sessions a condition of buying their first car The sessions can be arranged at a time thats suitable for the young people and parents who want to take part As around one in five novice drivers has a crash within the first year of passing their test early education about the dangers posed by getting behind the wheel can literally be the difference between life and death Anthony added A bit of parental pressure can go a long way to encourage young people to attend a session or sessions and as well as persuading their children to come along parents are more than welcome to actually attend the sessions themselves as well Were really targeting drivers or those considering learning to drive between the ages of 17 and 24 Were very flexible with times and dates and can arrange sessions to fit in with when young drivers and parents are available so Id encourage them to get in touch with us and let us know when theyd like sessions to take place Young people and parents interested in taking part should contact Carlisle West Fire Station on 01228 221640 patturnercumbriagovuknbsp ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Is your child's car seat safe?</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Cumbrias Road Safety Partnership will be holding a series of child seat checking clinics where parents can obtain free advice on the proper use of child car seats nbsp Four clinics are being held all over the county where a Road Safety Great Britain expert can asess car seats to see if they meet the adequate safety requirements nbsp The clinic will be held as follows  Tuesday 25th September Tesco Extra BarrowInFurnessWednesday 26th September Asda Kendal SuperstoreTuesday 2nd October Asda Carlisle SuperstoreWednesday 3rd October Morrisons PenrithA faulty car seat can carry very dangerous risk and the law requires all children travelling in cars to use the correct restraint until they are either 135 cm in height or the age of 12 which ever they reach first nbsp The initiative is part of the 2012 Good Egg InCar Child Safety Campaign and included on the day will be promotional material and guidance about travelling safely with children nbsp Cllr Tim Knowles Cabinet member for transport said The selection of an appropriate car seat and its proper fitting is vital to protect your child should your car be involved in a road accident nbsp The Cumbria Road Safety Partnership is committed to ensuring the safety of the travelling public both young and old and I strongly encourage anyone who has a childs car seat to take advantage of the free clinics and expert advice ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Firefighters aim to drive down number of road casualties.</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Firefighters will be out and about in communities across Cumbria on Friday 6 July 2012 promoting road safetyCumbria County Councils Fire and Rescue Service is taking part in National Road Safety Day  a UKwide initiative created by the Chief Fire Officers Association CFOANationally 25 per cent of nonfire related callouts are to road traffic collisions making road safety a top priority for fire and rescue servicesOn Friday local crews will engaging with members of the public at a variety of locations including shops supermarkets or shopping centre car parks town centres petrol stations motorway services and schools to pass on some key road safety messages  including Only a fool breaks the two second ruleJohn McVay head of community risk management at Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service saidEvery day fire and rescue services across the country attend horrific incidents on the roads so thats why were supporting National Road Safety DayCumbria Fire and Rescue Service is now heavily involved in activities to make our roads safer through educating people of all ages so were looking forward to talking to people around the countySince 2007 Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has carried out 718 road awareness sessions delivered to over 16500 young people in more than 200 Cumbrian schools colleges and other establishmentsLee Howell CFOA President said I am delighted that CFOA is leading on this important road safety initiative Despite the success over the recent years in reducing the number of RTCs there are still an average of five deaths and 65 serious injuries on the UK roads each dayFire crews will be getting involved in the following road safety activities in Cumbria on Friday nbsp Kendal areaMilnthorpe fire crews are taking a crashed car to Burton services with big posters saying This could be you Kendal Fire Crews are doing leaflets amp evaluations at Asda in Kendal Tebay service station North amp South will have fire crews from Shap fire stationCarlisleFire Service personnel and Police will be in Brampton town centre with leaflets displays and carrying out driver engagement Carlisle Fire Crews will be at Asda Supermarket  handing out Leaflets and carrying out driver engagementEdenPenrith fire crews will be at Rheghed Centre carpark handing out leaflets and carrying out driver engagementBarrowOn Friday night 06072012 crews from Barrow will be undertaking a live RTC demonstration on Hollywood park aimed at the young driver market the road policing unit will also be attending the session in one of their response cars along with an ambulance and AampE staffWorkingtonWhitehavenWorkington and Whitehaven crews will be at their local supermarkets  handing out leaflets and carrying out driver engagement]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cumbria Constabulary kicks off summer drink and drug drive campaign</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Cumbria Constabulary kicks off the summer drink and drug drink campaign today with the message take turns in being a designated driver look after friends and family and they will look after you nbspThere are a number of events taking place this month with the Jubilee celebrations Appleby Fair European Football and Olympic torch relay and the police want people to enjoy the festivities but travel to and from the events safely and responsibly nbspInspector Andrew Wilkinson from the Roads Policing Unit said We want people to have a good time but dont take any chances with travelling People can organise to get public transport or a taxi when going home but if this is difficult then make sure you have a designated driver nbspOrganise a designated driver with friends and family and take turns You can look after each other and still enjoy the eventsnbspNot everyone who is caught under the influence of either drink or drugs has been out socialising but a large percentage may have been People need to be aware of the length of time alcohol can impair your judgement with some drivers being over the legal limit the morning after drinking the night beforenbspThe month of June 2011 recorded a total of 1071 breath tests of which 79 proved positive and resulted in arrest  20 arose from road collisions and 59 from positive police intervention nbspDuring the June 2011 campaign almost 75 of those arrested were arrested between the hours of 2200  1000 hrs However 19 arrests were made between the hours of 600 am and 1000 am which is often referred to has the morning after nbspThis year officers from the Roads Policing Unit also aim to use Field Impairment Tests more to detect those drivers who are under the influence of drugs In 2011 there was an increase in the use of the test and of the six tests carried out five people were arrested nbspInspector Wilkinson added Our aim is to utilise the field impairment test more driving whilst under the influence of drugs impairs peoples driving and puts other people lives at risk nbspWe are encouraging people to think about their night out dont just plan your outfit plan how you will get home and make sure you have time to recover dont drive first thing in the morning nbspnbspWe will target those who choose to put their own lives and the lives of others in danger by driving under the influence of drink or drugs Our aim is to educate people about the consequences of drink and drug driving and ask that the community continue to be vigilant against those who put lives in danger ]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Road safety partnership to extend popular road safety scheme</title>
  <description><![CDATA[Cumbria Road Safety Partnership CRSP are for the fourth year running giving young people the chance to furthernbsp improve their driving skills and this time even more Cumbrians can take advantage of this opportunityThe Pass Plus  Scheme of the CRSP allows participants to receive a 100 subsidy for driving tuition in conditions which are not covered through the standard learningtodrive syllabus such as nighttime motorway and all weather driving nbsp The scheme was formally only available to those drivers that were between the ages of 17 and 20 but now the CRSP is extending the scheme up to and including 24 year oldsYoung drivers whod like to receive the subsidy must first attend a road awareness training session provided by Cumbria County Councils Fire and Rescue service at their local fire station It is this item which adds the  on to the national Pass Plus scheme which is usually taken posttest by approved driving instructorsThe scheme aims to improve the skills and experience of newly qualified young drivers in Cumbria From a young persons point of view the incentive for wanting to undertake the training is that the participants will gain advanced tuition and experience and potentially receive a reduction on their insurance premiums upon successful completion of the full course of trainingCounty Councillor Tim Knowles Cabinet member for public transport said The Pass Plus  Scheme is a great opportunity for newly qualified drivers to improve their driving skills and to received reduced insurance premiums Thenbsp extension of this scheme is a brilliant example of what the county council is doing to make a real difference to the people of Cumbria]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Road casualties continue to fall in Cumbria</title>
  <description><![CDATA[722012  Road casualties continue to fall in Cumbria2011 was one of the safest years in Cumbria in terms of road safety according to figures produced by the Cumbria Road Safety partnership CRSPProvisional figures released by the CRSP indicate a record low last year for the total number ofnbsp those killed or injured on the roads of Cumbria 245 people were fatally or seriously injured and 1477 were slightly injuredThe figures are based upon reported road casualties and are subject to final verification by the Department of Transport which is nationally responsible for Road SafetyCounty councillor Tim Knowles Cabinet Member with portfolio for road safety said These figures are a testimony to the great work undertaken by the CRSP each year which has overseen a continuous reduction in road casualties since 2004You can find out more about the work of the CRSP and about road safety generally by looking at their website at wwwcrspcouk]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cumbrians warned to be wary this winter</title>
  <description><![CDATA[28102011  Cumbrians warned to be wary this winterAs winter is dawning on us and the clocks go back this weekend The Cumbria Road Safety Partnership are reminding drivers to take extra care during these dark monthsDrivers are warned to especially watch out for children who do not always dress brightly find a safe place or stop look and listen when crossing the roadThis message is currently being supported by the national THINK campaign of the Department for Transport which is running a series of adverts on television and in cinemas aimed at Children aged 6 to 11 and spells out the dangers of not taking care on the roadsThe campaign highlights the importance of finding a safe place to cross the road and reminds children to make sure they can be seen when they are out after darkThe adverts can be viewed online at httptalesoftheroaddirectgovuk where you can also learn more about child road safety and the Tales of the Road campaign including road safety games and activity sheets for children]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>County Councillors agree to fund &#163;30K to popular road safety scheme</title>
  <description><![CDATA[10102011  County councillors agree to fund 30k to popular road safety schemeCounty councillors across Cumbria have pledged their support of the Pass Plus  a scheme of the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership CRSP giving young new drivers the opportunity to improve their driving skills and knowledgeThe decision has been taken at Local Committee meetings with 5000 being agreed at each of the six district meetings totalling 30k funding for the whole of CumbriaThe Pass Plus  Scheme which is now in its fourth year of operation seeks to improve the skills and experience of newly qualified young drivers in Cumbria by providing subsidised post test driving training from approved driving instructors The scheme is available to those drivers that have passed their driving test within the past 12 months and are aged 17  20The scheme allows participants to experience driving tuition in conditions which are not covered through the standard driving learning such as nighttime motorway and all weather drivingThe 30k approval means that eligible young drivers can receive a subsidy of 100 to take part in the schemeIn order for a young driver to receive the subsidy they must first attend a road awareness training session provided by Cumbria County Councils Fire and Rescue service at their local fire station It is this item which adds the  on to the national Pass Plus schemeCllr Tim Knowles Cabinet member for public transport said This is a great opportunity for newly qualified drivers to not only improve their driving skills but to find out more about road safety from CRSPFrom a young persons point of view another incentive for wanting to undertake the training is that the participants will potentially receive a reduction on their insurance premiums upon successful completion of the full course of trainingThe funding given for this scheme is a brilliant example of what the county council is doing to make a real difference to the people of Cumbria]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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