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:
Rider in hospital after crash
A rider was taken to hospital tonight after a two-vehicle crash in Paget, police said.Emergency services were called to the incident, which involved a car [...]
Man crashes into officer in escape attempt
A man rode his bike into a police officer and a parked car in an attempt to escape arrest over the weekend.A police spokesman said [...]
Seniors survive cars plummet down embankment
An elderly man and woman were cut free from a car yesterday after it plunged over an embankment and landed on its roof.A police spokesman [...]
Motorists warned to slow down
Police warned drivers to slow down after a car crashed into a wall and suffered major damage.Police said that no one was injured in the [...]
Police warn speeding motorists
Police warned they will be out in force to tackle a surge of speeding motorists.The Roads Policing Unit resumed speed checks in response to increased [...]
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