RoSPA NI : Road Safety : Local Advice
The Belfast office deals with enquiries across all accident locations. The area being supported by specialised staff in Belfast is home safety but for those seeking local information on a very specific issue, we can signpost you to other NI agencies. Road safety organisation we link with are:
Our Road Safety Department in Birmingham
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he department works with key players in road safety to ensure that information, education, training and publicity resources are available to all road users and safety professionals. RoSPA also have a dedicated child car seats website. You can find it at www.childcarseats.org.uk
RoSPA Advanced Drivers Association (RoADA)
RoADA have a local branch in Northern Ireland. They offer advanced drivers training for all age groups. For further information please contact Ed McMaster on 028 9071 0495.
Department of the Environment
The DoE have a road safety education department and a network of Road Safety Education Officers around Northern Ireland. The Officers can give advice on local road safety issues, dangerous roads, signage, maintenance, fitting child car seats and safety campaigns. For more information visit their website at www.doeroadsafety.com or contact the Road Safety Education Officer through the Education and Library board.
Road Trauma Support
Road Trauma Support is a local organisation that can provide emotional support, practical help and information to people who have been bereaved or injured as a result of road traffic collisions. They also work to raise public awareness of the needs of people affected and the issues affecting them. You can contact them by telephone on 028 9064 9649.
PSNI Road Policing Development Branch
The PSNI Road Policing Development Branch deals with issues concerning new legislation, road safety initiatives, equipment and policies concerning traffic for the whole force. Its purpose is to support the force in providing an effective traffic policing service, thereby improving road casualty reduction and road user convenience. They also consults with the Department of the Environment, Road Safety Council and other agencies to ensure a corporate approach to this important area of public concern. You can contact them at traffic@psni.police.uk
Road Safety Council of NI
RSC NI are voluntary organisation, with a network of local road safety groups around NI. For more information on their activities, contact roadsafetycouncil@hotmail.com