Road Safety

Reducing the number of accidents on the road involves changing attitudes

The main objective of our team of Road Safety Officers is to make the Vale Of Glamorgan’s road users as informed as possible. Our priority is safety on the roads and we promote this through education, training and publicity for all ages and types of road user, from pre school children to the elderly.

We do this largely through public education, particularly in schools and by taking an active part in all national Road Safety campaigns. Where relevant, the programme is planned with regard to national, regional and local road accident data. This unit is also responsible for the School Crossing Patrol Service and there are close links with both the police and the local schools to promote cycle training, safe use of roads when walking and safety when travelling in cars. Information on all aspects of road travel is available free of charge and we have a wide selection of booklets and leaflets available free of charge. They cover a range of topics including the use of seatbelts, advice for drivers and motorists, out and about with young children, cycling, and drugs and alcohol.