NEWS
Powerful Road Safety Week Event Stops Chelmsford in its Tracks
Chelmsford High Street fell silent yesterday as the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) unveiled its poignant Road Safety Week event- 51 pairs of shoes, each representing a life lost on Essex roads last year. The Brake Road Safety Week event brought together the SERP’s partners, including Essex Council, Essex Police, Essex Fire and Rescue,...
Reunited for Safer Roads, A Powerful Reminder on World Day of Remembrance
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has released a powerful new film marking World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (Sunday 16 November 2025), reuniting collision survivor Barbara Waters with the off-duty Essex Police officer who came to her aid at the devastating scene, now a Roads Policing Inspector with the City of London Police, Myles...
Bringing Vision Zero to Southend-on-Sea
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (The SERP) was in Southend-on-Sea for a collaborative day of action, supporting national Operation Dark Night, targeting risks to vulnerable road users during the darker months. Enforcement activity included: Two arrests for drug driver, including one care worker on duty at the time. One vehicle was also found with a bald...
FEATURES
Ride Smart This Spring with our Essex Hugger Guides
As the days get longer and the roads dry out, many bikers are gearing up to ride again. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the open road—but also a crucial time to refresh your skills. If you haven’t taken any post-test training, these Essex Hugger downloads may give you a new perspective on...
Getting Back to Biking
With spring finally here and the weather improving, many bikers are eager to get back on the road after months off their motorcycles. But before you twist the throttle and ride off, it’s important to ask yourself: are you truly ready to ride? After a long winter break, both you and your bike need preparation...
Why we need societal change in road safety
David Hindmarsh has had over 31 years of experience within the Met Police and has been involved in the investigations of many serious and fatal collisions....