The theme for this year is BikeSMART and the week-long
campaign is focussing on cyclists and motorcyclists being Bike Smart through
safe riding behaviours, appropriate training, clothing and equipment.
Drivers are also encouraged to be aware of the potential of cyclists being on
the roads and using the latest life-saving technologies in their vehicles.
In
Denbighshire, the council’s road safety team is rolling out a programme of
Bikeability training to all primary schools, with the focus on Ysgol y Llys,
Prestatyn during Road Safety Week. Rhyl High School students have recently
undertake their Level 3 Bikeability course.
The Council is
also supporting the enrolment of young drivers on the Pass Plus Cymru
programme. Full details are available on www.dragondriver.com
Many primary schools are taking delivery of
"Arafwch yn ein Tref / Slow down in our Town" banners in an effort to
keep roads around schools safe.
Councillor Brian Jones, Cabinet Lead Member for
Highways, Planning and Sustainable Travel said: “Designated weeks such as Road
Safety Week are a great way to raise national awareness of important issues and
we are delighted to be supporting this worthwhile campaign in Denbighshire.
“National statistics show that cyclists and
motorcyclists account for more than a third of people killed or seriously
injured across the UK and more than 100 bike riders are injured every day in
crashes. That is why the education element of this campaign is vitally
important and we will do all we can, in partnership with schools, to drive home
this vital message."
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