OUR MISSION
It is the Drive For Change campaign’s mission to help reduce the risk of death and injury on Bermuda’s roads. We pledge to advocate for the solutions that have proven successful in other jurisdictions. We will serve as an educational tool for the community and encourage a grassroots movement to effect change.
WHAT IS DRIVE FOR CHANGE?
‘This should be a state of emergency’
Welcome to the launch of The Royal Gazette’s Drive for Change road safety campaign. Today, we pledge to push for the solutions that have been identified [...]
NEWS:
Police motorcyclist hits pedestrian
A pedestrian was in hospital this evening after a crash with a police motorbike in Hamilton.The woman, who was thought to be an American visitor, [...]
Inquiry continues into police bike crash
A close examination of the circumstances that led to a crash between a police motorcyclist and a visiting American pedestrian was under way yesterday.The Bermuda [...]
Girl cut by boat propeller
A teenager hurt by a boat propeller over the holiday weekend has been treated and released from hospital.According to a police spokesman, the 17-year-old girl [...]
Sobriety checkpoints lead to eight arrests
Eight motorists were arrested for drink-driving over the National Heroes Day holiday weekend.They were arrested at sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from Thursday through [...]
Motorist banned for 18 months
A Southampton man has been banned from the roads for 18 months after crashing his car while impaired.Magistrates Court heard that Perry Jones, 46, swerved [...]
CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES:
Advocate for the introduction of non-selective roadside sobriety testing
Advocate for the effective use of speed camera technology
Advocate for the introduction of a mandatory graduated licensing programme for Bermuda’s road users
Raise awareness of road safety and encourage a grass roots, community-wide effort to effect change