Road safety

A flashing speed limit sign

We record accident data for roads in Leicestershire to help us identify accident locations and work towards reducing road casualties. We also run a number of campaigns throughout the year to promote safer driving.

Report a road problem

If you've been involved in a road traffic incident, or think you may have witnessed an offence on the roads, find out how to Report a road traffic incident (Leicestershire Police)

Safer driving with age sessions

If you’re 60 or over and want to feel more confident on the road, a safer driving with age session (SAGE) could be for you.

Traffic counts and speed data

The Data Collection Team can provide data on all types of traffic and pedestrian movements from over 262 Automatic Traffic Count (ATC) sites.

Community Speed Watch

Community Speed Watch (CSW) is an educational scheme to help people reduce speeding traffic though their community.

Driver Education Workshops

Driver Education Leicester runs courses, such as the National Speed Awareness Course, on behalf of the Leicestershire Constabulary.

Pre-driver courses

We offer Pre-driver courses for people aged 16/17 who are interested in learning to drive

Traffic accident data

Provision of Road Traffic Collision (RTC) data for roads within Leicestershire.

Bikeability cycle training

Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps riders learn practical skills and to understand how to cycle on today’s roads.

A Road Safety Strategy  for Leicestershire has been developed. It sets out what we're doing in Leicestershire to continue to improve road safety and reduce road collisions and casualties. The Strategy supports the government’s road safety objectives, along with wider national and local objectives. A summary document of the strategy is also available.

News

Two buses
Improved bus services rolled out in rural Charnwood and Harborough

Service upgrades to begin on 17 March

Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Forum

A chance for residents to have their say

Melton rail bridge structure lifted into place

Another step closer for large-scale distributor road scheme