Rebecca Berwick, Author at East Riding Council Travel

The Importance of Wearing a Cycle Helmet

by Rebecca Berwick | Apr 11, 2023 | Cyclists, Highway Code & Legislation Changes

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Road Safety Team encourage all cyclists to wear a cycle helmet, whether you are cycling on the road or off the road. Evidence suggests that a correctly fitted helmet will reduce your risk of sustaining a head injury in certain...

THINK! Is pushing it worth it?

by Rebecca Berwick | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized

THINK! have launched a new campaign which aims to raise awareness of the impact that even slight speeding on rural roads can have. The campaign speaks to male drivers aged 17-24, as they are overrepresented in speed-related deaths and injuries. “Speed...

THINK! Mates for Life

by Rebecca Berwick | Nov 23, 2022 | Drivers, Highway Code & Legislation Changes, Videos

THINK! are relaunching their Mates for Life campaign to share the message among 17 to 24 year old male drivers that a mate doesn’t let a mate drink drive. Why 17 to 24 year old male drivers? 17 to 24 year old male drivers are four times more likely to be killed or...

Road Safety Week 2022

by Rebecca Berwick | Nov 7, 2022 | Events

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Road Safety team will be out and about throughout Road Safety week this year. On Monday 14th November we will be at Minibugs Nursery in Goole. Join us at Pocklington Market on Tuesday 15th where we will be on hand to offer...

Vote for Julie!

by Rebecca Berwick | Nov 3, 2022 | Cyclists

Julie Turner, one of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Road Safety Instructors, has been nominated for a People’s Champion award with the Bikeability Trust. To recognise her service to schools and the wider community please vote for her by clicking like...