Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has been recognised as Road Safety Partnership of the Year for its "outstanding efforts to improve vehicle safety and tackle the causes of preventable road collisions."

The award was presented at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham during the TyreSafe Conference. 

The event saw Warwickshire road safety partners praised for their efforts, including increased community engagement, targeted vehicle checks and a pioneering campaign to support young drivers and riders. 

Reacting to the award, Warwickshire's Police and Crime Commissioner and Partnership Chair Philip Seccombe said: "This is a fantastic honour and testament to the dedication of all the partners working together through Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership. 

"Whether it's running monthly vehicle checks, delivering practical education in schools or breaking down the barriers faced by young people, each activity has a direct impact on making our roads safer.

"I particularly want to thank those behind our young driver garage anxiety campaign, which has shown the real difference we can make when we listen to concerns and act on them. 

"Every safer vehicle on the road brings us a step closer to our goal of halving the number of people killed or seriously injured on Warwickshire's roads by 2030."

The TyreSafe judges in particular praised its 'Garage Anxiety' initiative: "By directly tackling young drivers' reluctance to maintain their vehicles through innovative after-hours garage evenings, we've empowered a new generation with essential safety knowledge, especially around tyre safety. 

"This unique collaboration has not only had a tangible impact but has also forged a vital new partnership model."

For more information on our Road Safety Partnership's award-winning activities, visit its official website here.