§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to publicise the(a) risk and (b) consequences of committing road traffic offences. [94505]
§ Mr. HillThe Department's ongoing programme of publicity campaigns draws attention to the risk and consequences of committing road traffic offences. Our high profile advertising campaigns currently address speeding, drinking and driving, and the non wearing of rear seat belts, which are key factors in more than half of all road deaths. These campaigns focus on the potential risk of causing death or serious injury and the consequences to the perpetrator and others affected. Annex 5 of the Highway Code indicates some of the main offences and penalties.
We intend to publish soon a new strategy for improving road safety which will inform the development of future campaigns.