Events and community concerns
The team organise a number of community events on specific themes.
The road safety team work in partnership with other agencies and provide support by being present at a number of organised community events. We work together as part of the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership address to community concerns that are of a road safety nature.
Community multi agency events
Alive to Drive community events
The team has given support at four Alive to Drive events with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service this summer at Leyland, Blackburn, Preston and Morecambe
With a main focus on the Fatal 5:
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Not wearing a seatbelt
- Careless or inconsiderate driving
- Using a mobile phone/distracted driving
We offer advice on all aspects of road safety, including booklets for all road users, we offer advice on how to check if your tyres are safe and legal, we explain about the units in alcohol and how this can affect your ability to drive. The beer googles are very popular at all events.
Visitors have the opportunity to use Virtual Reality headsets and watch a collision re-enactment demonstrating the consequences of driving whilst distracted and passengers not wearing seatbelts.
Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety Team at the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show
From 18–20th July, the Road Safety Team took part in the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show, supporting the launch of the #LancsSummer campaign with an engaging and educational presence—despite the unpredictable weather.
Visitors were invited to explore a wide range of interactive activities and receive expert advice on safer road use. Highlights included the immersive crash virtual reality (VR) headset experience and a display of confiscated illegal E-bikes and E-scooters, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers and legal implications of using such vehicles.
Throughout the event, the team hosted a dynamic ‘road safety marketplace,’ where attendees could visit themed stands and speak directly with road safety professionals. At the drink and drug driving stand, participants used beer goggles and drug wipes to better understand the effects of impairment, supported by informative materials explaining the laws and the time required for substances to leave the body.
Older road users were able to check their ability to read a number plate at 20 metres and were given tailored advice on topics such as driving while on medication and self reporting on their fitness to drive. Meanwhile, young drivers received practical tips on reducing car insurance costs, avoiding distractions, and the importance of seatbelt use and speed awareness.
The vehicle maintenance stand provided essential guidance on tyre safety, pre-trip checks, and general tips for safer driving—ensuring that all visitors left with valuable knowledge to help keep Lancashire’s roads safer for everyone.