Scotland's Road Safety Framework To 2020 Annual Report 2012
Forward Look 2013
Our Targets - A Step Towards Our Vision
36. As set out in this report, Scotland has once again achieved its lowest road casualty figures since records began. We have already achieved some of the 2015 milestone targets, and are well on our way to achieving the 2020 targets set out in Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2020. Despite our collective achievements to date, we know that there is still a great deal more to be done to make Scotland's roads as safe as we would all like them to be. As always, partnership will be key as we continue to work towards our targets with the help of our partners in local authorities, the emergency services, safety and motoring organisations and all road users as set out in the Framework.
37. As well as a firm belief in the effectiveness of our chosen partnership approach, we also firmly believe in the value of having targets to enable a clear focus for the effort and resources of all partners. This view has been strongly supported by leading road safety experts, both in Scotland and further afield. Our casualty reduction targets for Scotland cover the period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020, as set out in the table below.
| Target | 2004/2008 average | 2015 milestones | 2020 target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 292 | 204 (30% reduction) | 175 (40% reduction) |
| Serious casualties | 2,604 | 1,484 (43% reduction) | 1,172 (55% reduction) |
| Child fatalities | 15 | 10 (35% reduction) | 8 (50% reduction) |
| Serious child casualties | 325 | 163 (50% reduction) | 114 (65% reduction) |
38. In addition, we are continuing to work towards a 10% reduction target in the slight casualty rate to 2020.