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Road Safety
The aim of the road safety team is to reduce the number and
severity of casualties on our
roads.
Harrogate Borough Council provides a road safety education,
training and publicity service for the Harrogate and Knaresborough
Agency area
Harrogate Borough Council provides a Highways Service on
behalf of North Yorkshire County Council. This Agency area covers
the townships of Harrogate and Knaresborough, but does not include
other areas within the Harrogate Borough Council District. For road
safety services outside the agency area contact NYCC Road Safety
Team at County Hall, on 01609 532369 or email: roadsafety@northyorks.gov.uk
- We provide instruction, advice and
resources to schools, groups and individuals.
- We distribute publicity materials in
support of local and national campaigns.
- We provide cycle and pedestrian training
services.
- We promote national and local Travelwise initiatives.
Contact Us
| Traffic management issues | 01423 556608 |
Road safety milestones
1934: Driving test introduced
1935: 30mph speed limit established for towns and
villages
1960: MOT test introduced
1965: 70mph speed limited introduced
1965: It becomes compulsory to fit front seatbelts in
cars built in Europe
1967: Breathalyser test introduced
1983: Regulations on the wearing of seatbelts by
drivers and front seat passengers come into force under the
Transport Act 1981
1989: It becomes compulsory for children to wear rear
seatbelts
1991: Rear seatbelt regulations are extended to
adults
2003: It becomes illegal to drive while using a
hand-held mobile phone