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:
Two banned for drink-driving
Two men were fined and banned from the road for drink driving-related offences.Rui Mendes, 31, admitted driving a bike while over the legal alcohol limit. [...]
Cyclist dies as a result of Cup Match crash
A 50-year-old cyclist injured in a crash this month has died.Keith Trott passed away yesterday in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where he had [...]
MPs approve breathalyser legislation
Legislation to designate an official handheld breathalyser for roadside checkpoints has been approved by the House of Assembly.Walter Roban, the transport minister, said that the [...]
Driver caused injuries to biker in crash
A 51-year-old Warwick woman has been banned from driving for two years for causing grievous bodily by driving without due care and attention.Magistrates Court heard [...]
Motorcyclist hurt in four-vehicle crash
A motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries in a crash involving four vehicles this morning.The mans bike collided with a car and two motorcycles as he [...]
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