@Kentroadsafety

The official X account for the KCC road safety campaigns team #DrinkDrive #RoadSafety #Kent - note this is not manned 24/7

 Kent, England
kentroadsafety.info
Joined February 2013
  • Tweets4.4K
  • Following2.4K
  • Followers4.8K
2.5KMedia
Young people copy you. Be a good role model and do the right thing by setting good in-car behaviour from an early age. #KentRoadSafety
A car driver putting their seatbelt on from the perspective of a child in the back of the car.

ALT A car driver putting their seatbelt on from the perspective of a child in the back of the car.

26
With the clocks going back last night, visibility will be more challenging as the evenings get darker earlier. Let's all look out for each other and get home home safe gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-… #KentRoadSafety #HighwayCode
The hierarchy of road users

ALT The hierarchy of road users

44
Motorists, make sure your lights are working, turned on and the lenses are clean. #BeBrightBeSeen #KentRoadSafety
A car headlight

ALT A car headlight

51
Travelling over half term? Check out these top tips from @National Highways to prepare for your drive. nationalhighways.co.uk/safet… #Autumn #NationalHighways
The words 'have a safe trip this autumn'

ALT The words 'have a safe trip this autumn'

44
Have you booked our Mature Driver & Passengers presentation for your community group? Find out more, kentroadsafety.info/what-we-… and get in touch at [email protected] to book this FREE session at any Kent venue #KentRoadSafety
A group of people watching a presentation.

ALT A group of people watching a presentation.

1
1
76
Always use safer places to cross, even if it means travelling a little bit further down the road. #KentRoadSafety
A montage of a designated crossing, a foot bridge and a subway.

ALT A montage of a designated crossing, a foot bridge and a subway.

51
Have you downloaded the /// What3words app? It's useful if you breakdown or have a collision, and the use of it is supported by the emergency services in Kent. #KentRoadSafety #What3Words
The What 3 Words logo.

ALT The What 3 Words logo.

57
Some medications can slow reaction times, cause drowsiness, or impair judgement. If you drive, check the label and speak to your GP or pharmacist. #MatureDrivers #RoadSafetyAwarness #KentRoadSafety
54
Look out for each other and take care when emerging from a junction. Rules 88 and 211 of the Highway Code explain more. gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-… #HighwayCode #RoadSafetyAwareness #KentRoadSafety
A car and motorbike on a road.

ALT A car and motorbike on a road.

68
Being distracted is one of the top causations of failing to look properly. Increase your attention by putting your phone away before crossing the road. #KentRoadSafety #RoadSafetyAwareness #RoadSafetyEducation
A teenager putting their phone in their pocket whilst waiting to cross the road.

ALT A teenager putting their phone in their pocket whilst waiting to cross the road.

2
2
439
Looking for advice on how best to support your young driver? View the parent's guide 👇 issuu.com/firstcar/docs/kent…
The front cover of 'Learning to drive: the parent's guide' magazine.

ALT The front cover of 'Learning to drive: the parent's guide' magazine.

48
Secondary schools, have you booked your FREE 'Road Sense' sessions for Years 7 & 9? Find out more: kentroadsafety.info/what-we-… or contact us by email to book: [email protected] #KentRoadSafety #KentCountyCouncil
48
The safer option is to keep your child rear-facing for as long as possible as this offers better protection for the head and neck. For more car seat tips and advice, visit our website 👇 kentroadsafety.info/what-we-… #KentRoadSafety #ChildSeatSafety
Our car seats website page.

ALT Our car seats website page.

53
#KentRoadSafety #Fatal4
1
389
Doing the same journey every day? With the arrival of Autumn weather, adapt your driving to the changing weather conditions. More advice from National Highways 👇 nationalhighways.co.uk/safet… #KentRoadSafety #NationalHighways
A montage of 3 images - a foggy road, low sun and a car in rain.

ALT A montage of 3 images - a foggy road, low sun and a car in rain.

49
Tracey, Sally, Merida and Murphy are great examples of being seen. Motorists, please pass wide (2 metres) and slow (less than 10mph) Rule 215 👇 gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-… #PassWideAndSlow #KentRoadSafety #BeBrightBeSeen
Horses and their riders dressed in reflective clothing and accessories.

ALT Horses and their riders dressed in reflective clothing and accessories.

1
83
Nothing on your phone is more important than your focus on the road 🧠 #KentRoadSafety #Fatal4
A mobile phone campaign graphic with the words no phone, focus on.

ALT A mobile phone campaign graphic with the words no phone, focus on.

48
✋️ 👀 👂️ 💡 🤝 #KentRoadSafety
44
Schools and colleges - have you booked our AWARD WINNING Young Driver & Passenger course? Find out more, kentroadsafety.info/what-we-… and contact us to book this FREE course, [email protected] #KentRoadSafety #KentCountyCouncil
A group of school pupils sitting in a school hall looking at a person presenting.

ALT A group of school pupils sitting in a school hall looking at a person presenting.

1
51
The type of vehicle you're driving and the type of road you're travelling on will determine the speed limit. Check the Highway Code speed limits table. highwaycode.org.uk/rule-123/ #HighwayCode #KentRoadSafety
UK Speed limit signs

ALT UK Speed limit signs

55
Load more