Author Archives: Blake Jones
Council urges young drivers to ‘Think!’ before taking risks on country roads
Somerset County Council is backing a major new campaign aimed at younger drivers to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive speed on rural roads. The Department for Transport launched its Think! campaign earlier this month on video and radio and the Council is set to roll out its own radio version of the campaign […]
Make sure you’re safe and sober on the road this Christmas
Somerset County Council’s road safety team is sending out a crucial reminder to motorists – keep safe on Somerset’s roads this year. Drivers mustn’t drive home after drinking alcohol. Your ability to drive safely can be affected after just one drink, and the effects of alcohol can also be felt the morning after a night […]
Learn about Somerset Road Safety’s Fatal Five
Somerset County Council’s road safety team is warning road users of the Fatal Five behaviours, which are the main causes of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The team will be running a campaign on social media throughout December highlighting these factors in collisions and showing how road users can make sure they are […]
Flood prevention scheme set to commence on A359 at Marston Magna
Work on a vital flood prevention scheme begins on a key southbound route into Yeovil this month. Somerset County Council’s Highways team, in partnership with the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), are carrying out work on the A359 at Marston Magna in several areas. Work includes repairs to the highway drainage system which helps remove surface […]
New Blue Anchor to Watchet coast path route agreed
Somerset County Council, in partnership with local landowners and managers, have agreed a new route for the England Coast Path between Watchet and Blue Anchor. This section of the trail has been closed since a cliff fall in 2020 resulted in a section of the path close to Warren Farm being lost to the sea, […]
New electric minibuses hit the roads in Somerset
Somerset County Council now has two fully electric, specially adapted wheelchair accessible minibuses available for use. These vehicles are Maxus EV80 minibuses and are the first of their kind in the county. They have a capacity of ten passengers, and the seats within can be adapted so that three wheelchairs can be safely included. On […]
Road safety team advise against distracted driving
Drivers are being warned by Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team that tough new legislation kicks in this week to punish mobile phone use at the wheel. As of Friday (25 March 2022), drivers caught using a phone while in charge of a vehicle can expect six points on their licence and a £200 fixed […]
Keep your eyes on the windscreen and not your phone screen
Somerset County Council’s road safety team is working with partners across the region to urge drivers to keep their eyes on the road. Driving while using a mobile is one of the top five factors in fatal and serious road injuries and research has found that drivers who use a mobile phone while driving are: […]
Retaining wall to be replaced on key county route
An important scheme by Somerset County Council’s Highways Team to construct a new supporting wall next to the A30 at Haselbury Plucknett is planned to take place next month. The old wall will be replaced by SCC’s contractor in the interest of motorists’ safety – it is deteriorating and is likely to become a serious […]
Team set to make thousands safer on Somerset’s roads in 2022
Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team are gearing up for a busy calendar this year delivering vital information and training to people of all ages. In 2021 the team delivered courses, presentations, and educational programmes to 20,000 people across Somerset, covering all age groups – this despite face-to-face delivery only being deemed safe in May. […]
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