Transport Scotland's road safety approach has bagged a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of ‘outstanding contributions to improving road safety'.
As part of its efforts to improve safety on the nation's roads, Transport Scotland launched Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2030. First published in 2021, it sets out the authority's goal of having no deaths or serious injuries on its roads by 2030.
By embedding the Safe System approach, widely recognised as international best practice, it looks to improve safety aspects of the road, its surrounding environment, vehicle technology and provide education for all road users.
In working towards this goal, Transport Scotland has delivered:
- Training and education programmes to over 500 road safety partners in Scotland
- An e-learning tool for road safety partners
- The world's first Safe System Manual, which outlines how to deliver the Safe System to all road safety practitioners.
Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said: 'It's vital that we and our partners never lose sight of the fact that one life lost on our roads is one too many.
‘The Safe System approach to road safety looks to involve those who manage and design the roads, as well as those who use them. We must all work together to ensure our roads are used safely to help eradicate fatal and serious injuries.
‘I'm pleased this approach has been recognised at the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, but we know it's vital that we continue to work with partners at all levels to reach our target of Scotland having the best road safety performance in the world by 2030.
‘I remain absolutely determined to save lives and ensure we continue working towards our long-term vision of no-one being killed or seriously injured on Scotland's roads by 2050.'
