A new Task Force has been set up in Glasgow to raise awareness about potential blind spots and accident prone areas following a rise in the number road traffic accidents in the city.
The major operation will look to reduce the accident and death toll on Glasgow’s roads and will target elderly pedestrians and reckless drivers at major junctions across the city. The dedicated Unit will also see a number of other Officers monitoring other junctions and drivers across the city in the hope to reduce the casualties seen in the last year.
Since April a number of elderly pedestrians have lost their life or been seriously injured on the road with the places involved in serious incidents getting more attention from the Task Force.
“Make Roads Safer”
CI Sutherland, Area Commander for the city centre, said: "We are determined to make the roads safer for everyone within Glasgow city centre with a real focus on vulnerable road users.”
"We will have additional resources committed to the campaign with our objective to make a lasting impact on road safety.”
"My Officers have been out across the city and we will be continuing this commitment as we seek to educate drivers and pedestrians.”
"We will be speaking to vulnerable road users at pedestrian crossings to reinforce safety messages.”
"While, on the other hand, enforcing road traffic legislation when it is appropriate to do so."
Educating the public about the importance of key safety aspects of the road, alongside a national campaign should also improve driving across the city.
The operation was set up by Chief Inspector Mark Sutherland, with Glasgow police forces monitoring the campaign. All info can be found here.
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