PCC responds to launch of government’s Road Safety Strategy

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones said: “I have made road safety one of my top priorities since becoming Police and Crime Commissioner in 2021.

“While the government’s road safety strategy is welcome, it’s taken far too long to get to this point – ultimately costing lives and devastating families and communities in the process.

“That’s why I’ve stepped in to take decisive action to protect our road users here in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

“I’ve recently invested £500,000 in my Road Safety Fund and launched a new Safer Road initiative, investing in state-of-the-art equipment for our Roads Policing Units to tackle issues like speeding and drink and drug driving.

“I’m also spending over £600,000 on average speed cameras for one of the most dangerous stretches of road in Hampshire which has seen 61 injury incidents over the past five years, including four fatalities.

“Every serious injury or death on our roads is one too many.

“This is about protecting families, saving lives, and I’m determined to make sure every road, from busy towns to quiet villages, is safer for everyone.”

The PCC is also hosting a Road Safety Summit in March which will bring together local councils, Highways, the police, and road user groups to share best practice and reinforce her commitment.

You can find more information on the PCC’s mission to make our roads safer here