Drive responsibly to keep Sandwell streets safe

Drive responsibly to keep Sandwell streets safe

Good afternoon Resident,

Following a spate of serious and fatal collisions in Sandwell this month, we are using this opportunity to remind residents of the dangers of speeding and our word .

We are asking our communities to stop and think about their actions, and to help us spread awareness of the harm caused by dangerous driving.

On average each year 2,815 people are killed or seriously injured due to speeding, don’t be a part of the problem.

Speeding is a criminal offence that can have a life-changing impact on victims, perpetrators and everyone around them.

Speed limits are set for a reason and exceeding them is illegal.

The minimum penalty for speeding is £100 fine and three points added to your licence.

Receiving 12 or more points within three years may disqualify you from driving.

If you’re a newly qualified driver and receive six points during the first two years after passing your test, your licence will automatically be cancelled (revoked). To get it back you’ll need to apply and pay for a new provisional licence and pass both theory and practical tests again.

In the summer months we sadly see an increase in the fatal four offences being committed. These include: speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone while driving.

Our dedicated 24/7 Traffic cops, the Road Harm Prevention Team are patrolling our road network to keeping our communities safe. Watch them in action on our YouTube channel here - The Fatal 4: Four motorists who put themselves and others at risk - YouTube

Help us to keep our roads safe – Road safety awareness schemes | West Midlands Police

Find out more about speeding offences – Speeding | West Midlands Police

Drive responsibly to keep Sandwell's streets safe!

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