Stevenson Urges Public to make Views Known on Road Safety

Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson is urging members of the public to make their views known to help shape a road safety strategy which will aim to cut the amount of deaths on Scotland’s roads.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation which is asking for members of the public, road safety organisations, the police, fire services, local authorities, young people, and others to make their views known on how to tackle to the problem before a strategy is drawn up later this year.

Mr. Stevenson said:

“Too many families are still enduring the trauma of losing loved ones on Scotland’s roads. I have met with many constituents in Banff & Buchan who have lost friends and family and indeed know people myself who have been involved in serious accidents.

“Since elected to Parliament road safety in Banff & Buchan has been high on my agenda. The number of deaths on our roads remains too high and we need a new, innovative approach if we are to get our message across to Scotland's drivers.

“The experiences of people in the North East will have given many people a tragic insight into road accidents which in turn could help us save lives.

“This consultation is an important part of our planning for a new 10 year road safety strategy, and I would encourage everyone in Banff & Buchan to take the opportunity to respond. It could save lives.”