9. Safe Vehicles

General - Education and Awareness

9.1 Driving Conditions – Winter / Summer Campaign:

Police Scotland should continue ‘Get Ready for Winter’ campaigns and messaging to encourage drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and prepared for Winter driving conditions. However, consideration should be given to developing a similar national summer tyre safety campaign.

9.2 Enhanced Campaign - Car Seat:

An enhanced campaign should be developed between Police Scotland, Transport Scotland and Good Egg Safety highlighting the importance of an age and size appropriate car seat that is properly-fitted as well as the benefits of rear-facing for younger children. Consider an enforcement period by Police Scotland to run alongside the campaign with increased roadside stops to check car seats.

9.3 Car Seat:

Collaborative working between Transport Scotland, Police Scotland and Good Egg Safety to develop roadshows or drop-in points that parents and care givers can attend to ensure that they have an appropriate child restraint and to assist them with fitting.