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:
Pedestrian struck by motorcycle remains in hospital
A man struck by a motorcycle in a hit-and-run in the City of Hamilton yesterday continues to recover in hospital. The 53-year-old pedestrian was struck [...]
Sober message amid all the holiday fun
Taking part in the Bermuda Day Parade this year was an experience that will never be forgotten.Bermudas road safety experts, lobbyists and campaigners including The [...]
Road safety holiday warning
Road Safety watchdogs yesterday highlighted ways for the public to stay safe on the roads over the holiday weekend. A spokesman for the Bermuda Road [...]
Jackson calls for robust on-road training
Shadow Minister for Health and Seniors Susan Jackson has called on the Government to introduce more robust on-road training for new riders and more stringent [...]
Graphic illustration of danger on our roads
An island artist has created a poster as a vivid reminder of the risks of dangerous driving.Russell Eddy said that people would only take notice [...]
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