Road safety round-up
Councils did poor job gritting minor roads during big freeze - survey
A poll of drivers has shown that the majority think councils did a poor job in keeping minor roads open during the recent wintry weather.
Last updated 22 February 2010
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Police and residents step up anti-speeding campaign in south Carlisle
Police and residents have vowed to continue to target speeding motorists in south Carlisle after growing concerns from residents.
Last updated 22 February 2010
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Cumbrian volunteers get on their bikes to help save lives
Volunteer medics from Carlisle are taking part in a cycling proficiency scheme to help them operate life-saving equipment.
Last updated 8 February 2010
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Toyota to contact Cumbrian car owners in next few days
Toyota owners around Cumbria are to be contacted in the coming days about whether their car could develop a fault in its accelerator pedal.
Last updated 8 February 2010
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Pothole advice for Cumbrian motorists
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued advice on how to deal with potholes after the recent cold snap.
Last updated 25 January 2010
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Courses teach Cumbrian drivers how to be safer on roads
CUMBRIAN motorists will be taught how to become better drivers at a new class in Penrith.
Last updated 25 January 2010
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Cumbrian drivers urged not to put themselves at risk on icy roads
THE county’s emergency services are urging motorists not to take risks on icy and wet roads with dangerous driving conditions set to continue this week.
Last updated 11 January 2010
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Charity welcomes proposals for 20mph zones
A safety charity has welcomed government proposals that would allow local councils to bring in more 20mph speed-limit areas.
Last updated 28 December 2009
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Flood-hit Workington kids to be fast-tracked on cycle safety course
Children in Workington’s Northside – isolated after flood water tore down bridges – are to be fast tracked onto a cycle safety course to help them get around.
Last updated 27 December 2009
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Three hundred speeders caught in roadworks on M6 near Carlisle
More than 300 people have been caught flouting a 50mph speed limit at roadworks on the M6 south of Carlisle.
Last updated 14 December 2009
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Hi-tech warning to Cumbria's festive drink-drivers
The Christmas drink drive crackdown takes to the streets of Cumbria from tomorrow – and this year it’s going hi-tech.
Last updated 30 November 2009
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Lessons in road safety for Brampton schoolkids
PUPILS from Brampton Primary School played it safe with a special Beep Beep day on road awareness.
Last updated 30 November 2009
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Children urged to be brighter as darker nights draw in
Children in Cumbria are being urged to ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’ this winter as part of a new safety campaign.
Last updated 2 November 2009
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Tories would scrap Cumbria's speed camera partnership
Cumbria's road safety partnership would face the chop if the Conservatives win next year’s General Election, it has been revealed.
Last updated 7 October 2009
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Biker deaths on Cumbrian roads falling
The number of bikers being killed on the county’s roads is falling – but police say there is still work to be done to combat the worrying figures.
Last updated 21 September 2009
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Campaign spells out danger of drugs to drivers
A new £2.3 million campaign to clamp down on drug drivers has been launched by the Government.
Last updated 7 September 2009
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New national driving theory test to include case study
Case studies on which candidates will have to answer questions are to be introduced into the written part of the driving test this month.
Last updated 7 September 2009
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