Road Safety
Redbridge Council is working to raise awareness of road safety issues and encourage residents to use safer and sustainable modes of transport.
Cycle training
Redbridge Council is encouraging more residents to cycle whether it's to work, school, the shops, or as part of a fun family outing. If you live, work or study in the Borough you can take advantage of our free cycle training to help keep you safe when cycling on the roads.
For more information, please visit our cycle training and support page
Motorcycle Safety
2 Wheels London
Redbridge Council have partnered with 2 Wheels London as part of our commitment to reducing the number of collisions involving vulnerable road users, focusing on riders of powered two wheelers.
We are keen to engage with employers, educators and organisations within Redbridge to offer employers, employees and students the opportunity to participate and help reduce road danger and risk for motorcyclists travelling in the borough, by using the resources on offer.
Riders should check out the information for riders section for some great tips to keep you riding safe in London.
If you are an employer sign up to be a supporter where you will receive a toolkit to help promote awareness and encourage safer riding amongst employees in your organisation. You’ll also receive a monthly bulletin.
Biker Down! - free safety training for bikers
Biker Down! is a free nationwide scheme that was devised to provide the tools to help bikers if they're involved in a crash. The scheme is a partnership between the London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police.
The course lasts roughly three hours and is split into three modules:
- How to manage the scene if you come across a collision
- Immediate Emergency Aid
- Collision prevention and the science of being seen
Sessions take place at Dagenham fire station, 70 Rainham Road North. To find out more information, and to book a place, visit the Biker Down! webpage
TfL motorcycling in London
Motorcyclists can find out more about how to stay safe on London's roads by visiting the TfL website, where you can find more information on training courses on offer, insurance discounts and motorcycle parking.
Road Safety Online Guides
There are two free online guides courtesy of Good Egg Safety that you can view online.
Child car seat safety
Many young children and babies are at risk due to incorrectly fitted car seats. For more information on buying and how to correctly fit your child's car seat, you can visit the RoSPA website, which offers advice on the main types of child car seats: rear facing seats, front facing seats, booster seats and high-backed booster seats.
New drivers
The next steps after passing your driving test can seem daunting. RoSPA provide some useful road safety advice on many aspects of driving. The Good Egg guide also provides advice on buying your first car, insurance, and how to be a safe driver. Visit the new drivers information page.
Online videos
Developed by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) and narrated by the BBC News world affairs editor John Simpson, the short film, titled ‘Stop Killing our Children’, examines how road safety is an issue for all road users, whatever age and mode of travel.
As part of a powerful advertising campaign developed by Transport for London in late 2019, ‘Watch Your Speed’ is a short video which illustrates how speeding is perceived through the perspective of friends and family members.
Driving safely around horses
The British Horse Society has some great advice for motorists to raise awareness of the safety issues horse riders face on Britain’s roads.
The four messages to motorists are:
- Slow down to a maximum of 10mph
- Be patient, I won't sound my horn or rev my engine
- Pass the horse wide and slow- at least two metres
- Drive slowly away
E-Scooters in Redbridge
The use of electric powered scooters in Redbridge is on the increase, however many residents may not be aware they could be breaking the law. The Met police have produced a leaflet to outline what action could be taken if you are caught riding on the public highway, or in a public place. They will also be running a series of pop up operations across the borough to reduce the illegal use of e-scooters across the borough.
Currently the only legal way to use an e-scooter on a public road or in a public place will be through one of the Department for Transports ‘Electric scooter Rental trials’. Redbridge is not currently participating in these trials, although other London boroughs are. You can find out more about these London trials on TfLs webpage.
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