Supporting Road Safety Week
From 15 – 21 November, road safety charity Brake marks Road Safety Week: the biggest annual campaign to highlight preventable deaths and injuries on UK roads. This month, Triathlon Cymru are supporting the call for safer roads for everyone.
What Is Road Safety Week?
Calling for drivers to understand how to safeguard other road users – whether they are walking, running, cycling or wheeling - Brake’s week-long campaign shines a light on the devastating impact of road death and serious injury.
The charity works with schools, organisations, emergency services, community groups, sports clubs and campaigners to raise awareness of the cause, showing their support by sharing vital road safety messages.
What is more, Brake’s work commemorates road victims through events, fundraising and media.
Catherine Roberts, CEO of Triathlon Cymru, said: “People who walk, run and cycle are especially vulnerable, accounting for more than a quarter of deaths and injuries on UK roads.
“When driving, many of us are already hyper-aware of the risks and so take action to keep cyclists, runners and walkers safe. During Road Safety Week and beyond, we can help to spread the word for safer measures on roads, letting more people enjoy the benefits of getting out and active.
“Ultimately, Road Safety Week starts a conversation: whether you’re out training on a run or on the bike, it is vital to stay aware of your surroundings and know where you can turn for support if the worst happens. We hope that through campaigning during Road Safety Week, Brake can strengthen awareness, and deepen understanding around road safety, contributing to a steady decrease in serious road accidents for the long-term.”
Where Can I Find Support?
If you have been impacted by a road accident, there are plenty of support services available. Brake offers emotional and practice support for those who have been bereaved or injured in a road crash, and our partners JCP Solicitors has recently launched a new legal accident helpline for Triathlon Cymru.
The free-to-access helpline gives Triathlon Cymru Members and Affiliated Club Members the chance to speak to members of the specialist Personal Injury legal team for personalised, professional legal advice for triathletes who have had accidents whilst training or racing.
Ian Rees, Director and Head of Personal Injury at JCP Solicitors, said: “This Road Safety Week, we are supporting our partners Triathlon Cymru to raise awareness of Brake’s campaign to improve road safety.
“Runners, walkers and cyclists deserve to be safe and confident when sharing the road for leisure or training, and Road Safety Week highlights the importance of safe driving practices to show respect for others and reduce accident likelihood.
“Working in Personal Injury, we see first-hand the destructive impact that road accidents can on victims and their families. So, we hope this Week encourages more people to drive with care.
“For anyone who is impacted by a road accident when training, our new helpline should provide a supportive, informative service. Members with questions can get in touch to find out if they might have a legal case following an accident, and our team can provide expert advice and guidance to give clarity and help you navigate a claim with confidence.”
Find out more about Road Safety Week here: https://www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week