Road Safety
Road Safety in Clackmannanshire
Safety when travelling effects everyone in their daily routine. Giving the ability to travel safely by all modes of transport is a priority for local government, especially where children and vulnerable groups are concerned. As the volume and speed of vehicles on the roads increases, the risk to public safety when travelling is more apparent.
The Roads and Transportation Team aims to minimise both the real and perceived hazards to drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and vulnerable groups including the elderly and the young. By evaluating those streets and areas that have both real and perceived road safety issues, we prioritise our work programmes to deal with the main problem areas first. A balance is required nevertheless when developing traffic calming schemes as we do not wish to alienate the motorist.
The Team works closely with schools and the education authority to develop and promote Safer Routes to School.
10 things about Road Safety that you should know
- At 40mph your vehicle will probably kill any pedestrian it hits, at 20mph there is only a 1 in 20 chance of the pedestrian being killed.
- 30mph is the maximum speed in urban areas, however in most cases a lower speed is appropriate.
- If you wish to cross a road and there is a pedestrian crossing nearby use it!
- The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists, give them their space.
- In residential areas, schools and busy shopping streets, 20mph is the appropriate speed.
- Use your indicators, both when approaching and leaving a roundabout.
- Pedestrians and cyclists be seen at night, wear reflective clothing and use lights.
- Reduce your speed at roadworks to protect the workforce.
- Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
- Do not make unnecessary journeys when the weather is bad. If you must travel reduce your speed accordingly.
You can refer to our Speed Limits page for more information.
Clackmannanshire Road Safety Plan
The Road Safety Plan for the period 2010 - 2014 is complete and due to be published here shortly. In the meantime you can view or download The Clackmannanshire Road Safety Plan for the period 2006 - 2009.
Statistics
Road Accident Casualty Reduction Targets
Based on annual average casualty rates over the period 1994 – 1998, it is hoped that by 2010 (averaged 2008 - 2012) there will be, compared with the average for 1994 –1998:
- A 40% reduction in the number of people killed or serious injured in road accidents;
- A 50% reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured; and
- A 10% reduction in the slight casualty rate, expressed as the number of people slightly injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres.
Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2020 sets out the Scottish Road Safety Targets (set against a baseline of the average Scottish figures for 2004 - 2008):
- A 30% reduction in the number of people killed in road accidents by 2015 and 40% by 2020;
- A 43% reduction in the number of people seriously injured in road accidents by 2015 and 55% by 2020;
- A 35% reduction in the number of children under 16 killed in road accidents by 2015 and 50% by 2020;
- A 50% reduction in the number of children under 16 seriously injured in road accidents by 2015 and 65% by 2020; and
- A 10% reduction in the number of people slightly injured in road accidents by 2020.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Roads, Traffic & Transportation
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: roads@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
