Improving road safety, upskilling young people and tackling issues such as serious violence are key priorities.
It was fantastic to visit @bumpyltd this week to see their work with @WestYorksPolice delivering practical sessions on motorbike maintenance, safety, and life skills.
Date for your diary – 13th August
Come join us at a free, family friendly event.
📝Activities for children and young people
🚓🚒See emergency service vehicles
👍Test your reactions
🚲Cycling support
📍 People’s Park, Halifax
⌚️10am to 4pm
More info westyorks-ca.gov.uk/vz-event
Calling parents and carers - free child car seat checks have returned!
A qualified safety advisor will check your seat and assist if any issues are found.
Fifty dates are being arranged with ten in each district.
Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/cal…@GoodEggSafety@Tyresafe
Do you know a young learner driver or someone that’s recently passed their test?
We’ve got a host of tips on supporting them to stay safe.
Visit westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resource…
Behind every collision is a life.
Drivers, always look out for motorcyclists and cyclists before you pull out at junctions.
tfgm.com/safer-roads/riders
Free family friendly event tomorrow:
🚨See emergency service vehicles and staff
🚒Demo from @WYFRS at 12pm
👀See the @HighwaysYORKS Operations Centre (book on arrival)
🛞Free tyre checks
🛑Free parking at WF4 3GH
Saturday 9 May 10am-2pm (last entry 1:30pm)
Pedestrians have priority at junctions.
This means that drivers should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross at a junction.
Approach junctions with care, reduce speed, use mirrors and check blind spots.
Let’s keep everyone safe on our roads.
Here’s how to safely pass a cyclist when driving 🚲
When travelling up to 30mph leave at least 1.5m between your car and the cyclist.
If you’re going faster give more space.
Be patient and give plenty of room before and after overtaking.
Let’s keep everyone safe on our roads.
National Police Dog Trials – booking now open!
As you may have already heard, the National Police Dog Trials is being hosted by @WestYorksPolice this year.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a family fun day on the final stage of the competition at Nostell on Saturday 16 May.
Is speeding an issue in your area? If so, you can report it to your local council.
Once a report is received it will be considered for a speed monitoring assessment.
The results could mean that a Safety Camera Van attends and carries out enforcement.
➡️westyorks-ca.gov.uk/resource…
🚧 Scammonden Bridge parapet upgrade starts 20 April.
🌙 M62 overnight closures (J22–J24):
12–27 May | 19 Jun–9 Jul | 6–25 Aug
🔴 B6114 closed throughout
Allow extra time and stick to signed diversions.
More info: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-r…
Motorcyclists, think POWER:
⛽️ Petrol (fuel)
🛢️ Oil
💦 Water
⚡️ Electrics
🛞Rubber
Whether you’re new to riding, a regular, or back to biking, it’s important to have the skills to maintain your machine.
Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/motorbik…
🏍️ Motorcyclists have you got your protective equipment sorted?
Whilst a helmet is the only legal requirement, we’d always recommend eye protection, a jacket, trousers, gloves and boots.
Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/motorbik…
⚠️Free Parental Support Webinar⚠️
Parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers are invited to join an essential webinar designed to help families navigate the learning‑to‑drive period.
🗓️19th March 2026 6-7pm, run by Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership.
Visit forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
A message to drivers from @WestYorksPolice Family Liaison Officers.
The specially trained officers volunteer to support families during serious investigations, including fatal road collisions.
Find out more westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/fam…
Level up your crossing:
👟 Where available, cross at designated crossing points. When not available, cross where there is good visibility for you to be seen and for you to see others.
📵 Ensure you’re not distracted by your phone or music.
👀 Before crossing, look both ways.
Teach younger children vital road safety skills by taking part in Beep Beep! Day with @brakecharity on Wednesday 18 March.
Get a free action pack, including activity and colouring sheets, posters and certificates at brake.org.uk/beep#roadsafety#beepbeepday