“Safe Road Use” programme

26 Jun 2008

Police officers, road safety experts and educationalists met at the headquarters of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in Glasgow to agree and progress a national "Safe Road Use" programme.

The programme is a major part of the national Learning to Drive campaign launched by Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly, aiming to bring about a change in UK driving attitudes, especially among young people. The campaign aims to educate and inform young people on safe road and safe driving techniques before they actually get behind the wheel.

The fresh approach is part of the Government's plan to inform and educate road users towards better driver rather than restricting and legislating. As the educational aspects are agreed, it is hoped the first elements will be launched in Scotland by the end of 2008, followed by a roll-out to schools, colleges and youth training or pre-apprenticeship colleges in the rest of the country.