My Role in The Safe System (Project EDWARD)

This episode is a recording of a recent Project EDWARD webinar.

The topic is Road Death what is Justice? Which we hope offers an appropriate opportunity to navigate the complex intersection of law, safety and grief.

In an era where mobility is so important, the tragic reality of road fatalities continues to challenge our society on multiple fronts. This webinar brings together a diverse audience of legal professionals, law enforcement officers and bereaved families, road safety experts, coroners and academics to explore the issues surrounding road deaths and the pursuit of justice.

Over the next 60 minutes, we'll explore the web of legal, emotional and societal factors that come into play in the aftermath of a road fatality. Our distinguished panel of experts will discuss the latest developments in traffic law enforcement, the psychological impact on victims, families, advancements in road safety technology, and the role of forensic investigation in determining blame.

We aim to foster a dialogue that helps to bridge any gaps between those involved. By sharing insights, experiences and examples of good practice, we hope to contribute to the ongoing efforts to reduce road deaths, improve support for affected families, and enhance the efficacy of our justice system.

Your participation is crucial in shaping a future where our roads are safer, and justice is served with compassion and precision.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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A very warm welcome to the latest edition of the podcast series from Project EDWARD - my role in the Safe System - that will be running through 2024. This time we welcome a great friend of Project EDWARD, Terry Cook: a driving instructor who runs the Instructor Podcast and the Five Minute Theory Test.

Words matter.

Today James Luckhurst is joined by Laura Laker who shares her 10 guidelines for reporting on RTCs, particularly focussing on why we use 'vehicle' rather than 'driver'.

Whether you're reporting on RTCs, or simply discussing them, our language makes a difference.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

Welcome to the autumn 2023 series of the Project Edward podcast. My name is James Luckhurst and every week for the next couple of months I'm going to be hearing from all sorts of people relating to their role in the Safe System. Today we're starting in the middle of the countryside at Hartshill Hays country park in Warwickshire. In a moment, I'm going to be heading to the new memorial to road traffic victims, which was unveiled by Sharron Huddleston earlier in the summer. But before meeting Sharron, let's familiarise ourselves with a few people whose efforts and energy have ensured that this memorial could come into existence. It's a wet day, but hopefully no one will be put off by the rain.

Welcome to episode six of the Project EDWARD 2023 podcast. With me, James Luckhurst. The title of the podcast is My Role in the Safe System, and for this week's conversation, I've made the journey to the North East to catch up with someone whose own role in the safe system really only comes into play when something catastrophic has happened.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

James Luckhurst interviews Sarah Vaughan from Angelica Solutions. They discuss the role of insurers in road safety, particularly focusing on how driving style and collision frequency are related.

Sarah explains that insurers have a unique position to influence road safety due to their extensive data on crashes. However, she notes that insurers often prioritise profit over reducing collisions. They also talk about the potential benefits of telematics car insurance, which tracks driving behaviour and can encourage safer driving through incentives.

Sarah highlights the challenges of data sharing among insurers and the importance of pooling data for the greater good. They also discuss the increased risk of collisions at night and around airports, emphasising the need for better road safety policies and awareness.

Find Sarah on LinkedIn

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this thought-provoking episode, Harrison Keasey leads the discussion on the evolution of automotive technology and accessibility.

As autonomous vehicles become a reality, they promise convenience, safety, and efficiency. But how do these advancements impact individuals facing challenges?

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of transportation, this episode offers valuable perspectives. Tune in as we navigate the road ahead, guided by empathy, innovation, and a commitment to leaving no one behind.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

Hello and welcome to episode three of the Project EDWARD 2023 Podcast. My role in the Safe System. My name is James Luckhurst and today I'm in Liverpool with Dr. Adam Snow from Liverpool, John Moores University. Adam is going to be reflecting on the penalty points system for drivers, the totting up rules and whether anything has changed in terms of reported abuse of the exceptional hardship plea opportunity.

We'll also be considering the latest thinking on distractions in the company of Dr. George Yanis, who's a professor in traffic and safety engineering and director of the Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering at the School of Civil Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens.

Hello and welcome to episode seven of the Project. Edward 2023 Podcast with me, James Luckhurst. The title of the podcast season is My Role in the Safe System. And this week we're in the esteemed company of two leaders from the world of law enforcement. Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham and the National Deputy Lead for Roads Policing and Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex and the National Police Chiefs Council lead for roads policing.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

Kate Walker joins James Luckhurst to discuss the hidden epidemic that is diabetes and it's impact on road safety in a fascinating discussion that ventures into:

• Legal obligations
• The importance of braking down misconceptions
• What is diabetes

Contact Kate here

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this episode, join Project EDWARD at the Highways UK Exhibition in Birmingham where Max Sugarman from the Intelligent Transport Systems (UK) connects with industry experts Vivi Michalaki of National Highways, Geoff Collins of Acusensus and Rodney Moffat of Amey. Together, they explore the pivotal role technology plays in enhancing road safety for everyone. Tune in to discover how these innovators are shaping the future of safer roads through cutting-edge solutions.

Olly Tayler spent 30 years working in Devon and Cornwall police, half of which were focussed on road policing. Olly has since put his time into The Honest Truth; an app designed to help driving instructors provide road safety interventions with their students.

This has resulted in over 6,500 interventions so far.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

In this episode of My Role in the Safe System, host James Luckhurst speaks with Stewart Lochrie, Managing Director of Caledonian Driver Training and Chair of the ADI National Joint Council.

Stewart shares candid insights into the challenges and opportunities within the driver training industry, particularly around instructor development, public expectations, and the crucial need for cultural change. He emphasises the importance of coaching over instruction, the shortcomings of current training models, and the urgent need to embed modern behavioural science into driving education.

With a focus on improving road safety outcomes and raising standards, Stuart advocates for systemic reform and greater collaboration across industry stakeholders. A must-listen for those passionate about safer roads and meaningful change in driver education.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast series for 2023. My role in the Safe system and we're now at episode eight. We're very pleased to welcome Lisa Townsend, Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, who leads on Roads policing for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners. Darren Lindsey caught up with Lisa recently for a conversation all about her work and her role in the safe system.

James Luckhurst and Terry Cook delve into the latest developments and future plans for Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death). They reflect on the previous series, highlighting the diverse range of guests and the valuable insights shared, particularly from unexpected contributors like coroners and surgeons.

Key Points:

• Highlighting the Coroner's Role: James shares his experience meeting Senior Coroner Derek Winter and discusses the importance of coroners in the road safety system, including the prevention of future death messages.
• Focus on the Safe System: The podcast emphasizes the Safe System approach, which includes safe vehicles, safe infrastructure, safe speeds, safe road users, and post-crash care. These components work together to prevent road fatalities.
• Diverse Guest Contributions: The episode features stories from various professionals, including driving instructors, finance directors, and emergency responders, showcasing their roles in the Safe System.
• Project EDWARD's Evolution: James explains the transition of Project EDWARD to a year-round programme under the care of the Association for Road Risk Management, focusing on webinars, podcasts, and events to promote road safety.
• Upcoming Initiatives: James mentions upcoming activities, such as a horseback journey to raise awareness of vulnerable road users and the continuation of regular outputs and parliamentary receptions.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Hello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Project Edward Podcast Series. The theme continues from last year as we invite guests to set out their own role in the safe system. My name is James Luckhurst and in this edition will be hearing from the winner of the Premier 2022 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Professor Tim Nutbeam, who's director of the Exit Project, which has been revolutionizing extrication techniques.

Tim will be talking to us about how the project is bedded in where there's been resistance and how its key points can be replicated elsewhere in the world. First, though, we head to South Wales police headquarters to catch up with what is without exaggeration being the principality's hot road safety topic of 2023. The default 20 mile an hour speed limit introduction on restricted roads.

So let's meet two guests ready to discuss the value they think it brings and some other current matters as well. The management. Travis Lamb, currently the Deputy Chief Constable for South Wales Police and my former role was head of ops, which basically meant I looked after all things that supported policing in particular, including road policing and road safety.

So what would you say was your role in the safe system? My role is to set a strategy for how policing will work across Wales, to work with the four forces, our partners and very importantly, our GOSAFE team to create all of the right enablers, the right vision and the right resourcing to tackle that poor driver behavior, to create an environment where the roads are a safe place to be and to encourage education and an ultimately were necessary, then to ensure enforcement is in place.

But it's about basically having a strategy and a vision, working with our partners and making the roads safe to me. I am Teresa Ciano. I'm the partnership manager for Safe. I also chair Road Safety Wales and I'm a non-executive director and trustee of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety. So my role in NZ system is to administer offenses through use of technology in the roads that speed in mobile phones, not where you sit, but also Operation SNAP, which is where we take media footage from the public and they can use that to report driving offenses that they witness to us.

Hello and welcome to episode five of the project EDWARD 2023 Podcast. My role in the Safe system. This week our reporter is Darren Lindsey and he's in conversation with Mark Cartwright from National Highways for a discussion on some of the unique challenges faced by truck and van drivers on the Strategic Road Network and a look at what's being done to improve levels of safety, compliance and driver well-being.

Darren met Mark at the recent Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Conference in Birmingham, first asking him about the benefits of technology in supporting drivers.

James Luckhurst is joined by James Evans as they dive into the history or First Car. Other topics include:

• Co-Pilot - The Vision Zero Community
• Annoying the DVSA
• The role of technology

Join Co-Pilot here

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this edition, we need to talk about hands-free, as new research emphasises the dangers of hands-free phone use while driving.

Now, hands-free use by drivers is not against the law, but an extensive body of research has shown it's no safer than hand-held phone use and a project called ‘Are you a focused driver?’ has been encouraging police officers to avoid recommending hands-free to drivers as an alternative to hand-held.

It may make a driver legal, but it does nothing to reduce the distraction risk. Here to tell us more is the co-author of the project; Professor of applied cognitive psychology at the Open University, Gemma Briggs.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

Rebecca Morris of Vision Zero Communications joins James to explore how we get the road safety message to more people, including:

1. Aligning Vision Zero Strategies
2. The Forget-me-not-families
3. Graduated Driving Licences

Find out more from Vision Zero Communications.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) is the biggest platform for showcasing good practice in road safety in the UK. Founded in 2016 as an annual event led by Police, Project EDWARD has grown into a year-round programme backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and British businesses.

The campaign promotes an evidence-led, ‘safe system’ approach – the long-term objective of which is a road traffic system free from death and serious injury.

Johanna Foreske, Chief Business Officer, at Greater Than, joins James Luckhurst to discuss the AI that understands the likelihood of a driver being involved in a crash.

Conversation topics include:

• How Greater Than generates your data
• The benefits to insurance
• What creates the data of a safe driver
• How drivers can use the data
• The Smart Driving Challenge

Find out more about Greater Than here

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

Behaviour change psychologist Professor Fiona Fylan discusses strategies for promoting safer behaviours with James Luckhurst. The conversation centres on the Safe System approach to road safety, which focuses on the psychological aspects of behaviour change. The two emphasize the importance of understanding human factors to effectively reduce road traffic incidents.

Find Fiona Fylan here

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Hello and welcome to episode four of the Project EDWARD 2023 Podcast. My role in the Safe system with me, James Luckhurst. In this program we catch up with Chris Spinks, Managing Director of Westcotec, for a chat about the best ways of utilizing technology to influence driver behaviour. But first, as it's mid-November, everyone in the road safety sector will be preparing to embrace one of the biggest happenings in the calendar Road Safety Week.

It's organised by Brake, and just a few days ago I had the opportunity to find out a bit more from Lucy Straker the campaigns manager at Brake, the Road Safety Charity.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD podcast – My role in the safe system – with James Luckhurst. 

The March 2024 episode introduces us to a surgeon, who explains how greater sharing of collision data - and medical information about crash victims - could lead to a better understanding of the causes and the costs – both human and financial – of death and injury on the country’s roads – and improve safety in the process.

Crash and casualty data is routinely collected by the police who attend incidents or are made aware of them. It is then published by the Department for Transport through a system called STATS19.

However, to get a more rounded picture of collisions and harm on the road network this should be better linked to other sources of data, particularly injury data collected in the national medical dataset, Hospital Episode Statistics (HES), and that recorded by the ambulance service and other parties involved in the aftermath of road crashes.

That is one conclusion of a report entitled – Data Linkage in Road Safety – funded by the RAC Foundation and the FIA Road Safety Grant Programme and I’m pleased to welcome its author to tell us more…

Mark Wilsmore owns the Ace Cafe in London, established in 1938, today the Ace has become “the home” for petrolheads and is known as the world´s most famous motor cafe.

While Mark and Ace may have a real passion for riding, they also have a strong sense of duty to protect riders who may need persuading that things can and do go wrong.

Check out Ace Cafe here.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Project EDWARD has replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme – Data-driven actions for safe mobility. The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online activity… with the specific aim of sharing examples of evidence-led good practice that supports the Safe System.

Westcotec sponsors the Project EDWARD Podcast

'Mr Safe System' Dan Campsall joins Jame Luckhurst to discuss Agilysis' role in the safe system and report back from the Global Road Safety Conference in Marrakesh. Topics include:

• How the Safe System has been adopted in the UK
• How Amazon, Uber, and Honda are now becoming involved
• Future funding

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Saul Jeavons joins us this week to take a look at fatal collision review boards, and discuss with the UK needs a road safety investigation branch.

Find Saul on LinkedIn

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Dr. Rob Torok, an emergency medicine consultant and air ambulance doctor with over 20 years of frontline experience. While much of his career has focused on post-crash response, Torok now pushes for a stronger focus on prevention.

The constant stream of trauma victims has led him to question why road death and injury figures in the UK—around 1,700 deaths and 23,000 serious injuries annually—have barely changed in over a decade.

Dr Torok argues we need bold leadership, better use of technology, and a cultural shift in how we approach road safety. He calls for the full implementation of the promised Road Safety Investigation Branch. Above all, he believes it’s time to stop treating driving as routine and start recognising it as the high-risk activity it truly is.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Said Dahdah discusses the World Bank's role in the Safe System, including:

• Key points from the Marrakesh declaration
• How the World Bank is supporting low and middle income countries
• The World Bank creating the Knowledge Bank and why road safety was included

Said also provides an interesting take on the Safe System and how it is sometimes misunderstood.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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