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 officer injured in crash
A police officer was injured this evening after his police van crashed into a pillar.A police spokesman said the drivers injuries are not thought to [...]
Cyclist critical after crash
A 66-year-old pedal cyclist was fighting for his life today after his bicycle was in collision with a motorcycle.The man suffered serious head and neck [...]
Roban tables roadside sobriety Bill
The Minister of Transport yesterday tabled legislation yesterday to allow police to carry out roadside breath tests.Walter Roban said the Road Traffic (Road Sobriety Checkpoints) [...]
Minister cites broad support for speed cameras
The Government has backed the introduction of speed cameras on Bermudas roads in a bid to cut down on speeding.Wayne Caines, the national security minister, [...]
Government reveals Road Safety Plan 2018
Increased police presence, stop light cameras and better education will aim to cut traffic deaths by 25 per cent, transport minister Walter Roban announced today.Mr [...]
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