Fatal five reasons for collisions to be tackled
Dyfed-Powys Police will launch the All Wales Fatal 5 Campaign tomorow (tues), focusing on the five strands that relate to the most significant collision factors in fatal and serious injury collisions.
Police say drink/drug driving, speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone and careless driving are the main reasons for crashes.
The Campaign will be launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn.
He said: “In 2019, 1,193 people were killed or seriously injured in collisions on the road network in Wales - this is a casualty rate that should not be accepted and I am committed to ensuring we identify ways of reducing these statistics and the associated terrible human cost.
" I am determined to work with colleagues from all four Police Forces in Wales as well as key partners such as GoSafe to achieve a correct blend of education, enforcement, and campaigns to make our roads safer.
“I’m looking forward to launch the Fatal 5 campaign on Tuesday during my virtual community campaign. The Fatal fives strands, which include, speeding, using a mobile phone, not wearing a seatbelt, driving without due care and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can all lead to devastating consequences; not only on those involved in the collision, but also on the wider circle of family and friends. I hope that through campaigns such as Fatal 5, we can work together to raise awareness of key issues and ensure our roads become safer”.