Road safety national events calendar

March

Beep Beep! Day - 18 March 2026

Why not take part in a Beep Beep! Day helping young children (aged 2 to 7) learn important road safety basics, while also helping parents, carers and the wider community understand how to protect children on our roads.

Learn more about Beep Beep! Day,

Big Walk and Wheel - 16 to 27 March 2026

Active and sustainable travel is more important than ever. It helps children arrive at school alert, ready to learn, and supports a calmer, safer environment at the school gates.  The interactive resources are designed to be fun, flexible and easy to use, and to help children understand how small everyday choices, like walking, scooting or cycling, can make a big positive difference.

Read more about Big Walk and Wheel.

April

NPCC Operation Spotlight - 1 to 28 April 2026

The National Police Chiefs Council are running a four-week operation that targets all vehicles and road users, and which relates to Fatal Four offences with an additional focus on Seatbelts.

Email West Midlands Police for more information.

May

National Walking Month - May 2026

National Walking Month celebrates the magic of walking, highlighting how walking and wheeling boost physical and mental wellbeing while supporting local communities.

Learn more about National Walking Month.

Walk to School Week - 18 to 22 May 2026

Walk to School Week is a national event celebrating the health benefits of travelling to and from school on foot. This year's challenge, Mission Move, invites pupils to take on a five‑day walking challenge, exploring the many benefits of walking or wheeling to school.

Read more about Walk to School Week.

June

World Bicycle Day - 3 June 2026

World Bicycle Day highlights the bicycle as a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit means of transport that supports health, well‑being and sustainable development.

Learn more about World Bicycle Day.

NPCC Operation Apex - 2Wheel Operation - 1 to 14 June 2026

This operation will focus on the safety of cyclists and motorcyclists who are two of the vulnerable road user groups. Engaging with riders to raise awareness and provide education, promoting safer behaviour amongst all road users who share road space.

Email West Midlands police for more information.

Bike Week - 9 to 15 June

Bike Week is a national event that promotes cycling and highlights how easily it can become part of everyday life. Get involved and enjoy the benefits of riding a bike for your health and wellbeing, as well as the positive impact it has on communities and the planet.

Read more about Bike Week.

Ride to Work Day - 9 June 2026

Ride To Work Day is a global initiative, supported in the UK by the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), that encourages people to commute by motorcycle or scooter. The campaign highlights how practical, efficient and beneficial powered two‑wheelers can be for everyday travel.

Learn more about Ride to Work Day.

Kids Walk - Spring 2026

Join thousands of children across the UK taking part in Brake's Kids Walk, helping to inspire children to learn about road safety, encouraging the benefits of walking, and raising awareness in the wider community about keeping children safe on our roads.

Learn more about Kids Walk.

Clean Air Day - 18 June 2026

Clean Air Day is the UK's largest air pollution campaign, led by Global Action Plan. It aims to improve public understanding of air pollution, raise awareness of how it affects our health, and promote simple actions we can all take to tackle pollution and protect both our environment and wellbeing.

Read more about Clean Air Day.

July

NPCC Operation Spotlight - Fatal Four - July 2026

The National Police Chiefs Council are running a four-week operation that targets all vehicles and road users relating to Fatal Four offences.  

Email West Midlands police for more information.

September

Cycle September - September 2026

A free, friendly, and fun biking challenge throughout September for you and your workplace. Ride anywhere, at any time during the month, and see how your organisation compares with others of a similar size. You can even win prizes for taking part and encouraging colleagues to join in.

Learn more about Cycle September.

Modeshift Travel Wise Week - 16 to 22 September 2026

Travel Wise Week is an annual, challenge led by Modeshift, running each year from 16-22 September. The week celebrates healthier and more sustainable ways of getting around by highlighting options such as walking, wheeling, cycling, and using public transport. It sits alongside European Mobility Week and encourages everyone involved in Modeshift to take part by recording the sustainable travel activities they deliver.

Read more about Travel Wise Week.

The Emergency Services Show - 16 and 17 September 2026

This two‑day show unites emergency services professionals from across the sector to explore cutting‑edge technology, learn from real‑world experience, and strengthen collaborative approaches to public safety.

Read more about The Emergency Services Show.

NPCC Operation Spotlight - Fatal Four - Young Drivers - 14 September to 4 October

The operation targets young drivers and the 'Fatal Four', as this group is high‑risk and September is a peak month for KSIs and fatal four collisions. The operation also coincides with students returning to school, the start of university, and many people returning to work after the summer break

Email West Midlands police for more information.

Norfolk Car Free Day - September 2026

This annual event encourages a shift towards more sustainable living and offers a unique opportunity to reimagine our streets. Whether you want to host a neighbourhood party, create a playful environment for children, or enjoy the tranquillity of a traffic-free day, with the hope it may lead to longer term behaviour change. Helping to reduce air pollution, congestion on our roads and promoting sustainable transport.

Visit our Norfolk Car Free Day page.

Find out more about World Car Free Day.

October

International Walk to School Month - October 2026

Walk to School Month highlights the benefits of walking and wheeling to school. In previous years, Living Streets went on an Autumn Street Safari, where children and their guardians collected items enjoying autumn-themed activities on their way to school. Another theme included looking at the impact of traffic pollution on climate change and wildlife.

Visit the Living Streets website for more information.

NPCC Operation Insight - 26 October to 8 November 2026

Focusing on pedestrians and horse riders during darker months due to reduced visibility and increased collisions. Engaging with these groups on safety and visibility, while also promoting safer behaviour from all road users. The operation will also highlight the importance of good eyesight and meeting minimum vision standards.

Email West Midlands police for more information.

November

Road Safety Week - November 2026

Road Safety Week encourages schools, organisations and communities to share important road safety messages. Visit the Brake website to get involved and help raise awareness about road dangers and how we can all make safer, healthier journeys.

Learn more about Road Safety Week.

December

NPCC Operation Limit - 1 December 2026 to 1 January 2027

There will be increased presence of all Police forces across England and Wales on the UK's roads and intensified enforcement activity with the aim of preventing deaths and serious injuries caused by people who drive while under the influence of drink or drugs.

Email West Midlands police for more information.

Project EDWARD - Throughout 2026

Project EDWARD is the UK's biggest platform for sharing good practice in road safety. It is managed by Projects Zero and supported by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, road safety organisations and UK businesses. The campaign promotes an evidence‑based 'safe system' approach, aiming for a future where no one is killed or seriously injured on our roads. Project EDWARD now runs a year‑round programme of events and activities to showcase and share effective road safety practice.

Learn more about Project EDWARD.

Ongoing

New Rider Hub - Campaigns

The National Young Rider Forum has been involved in or supported many campaigns, Ready to Ride; Mental Models; #FilteriFriendly; Know the Dangers; Safe Riding Tips Infographics; Travel Like you know them; Bare Bones; Angry Al!, Street Spirit, Jerks at Junctions and the campaign EURO 2024 infographics highlighting potential 'red card offences' that could result in a fine, ban, arrest or even jail.

Learn more about the New Rider Hub campaigns.

Ready to Ride film 

National Young Rider Forum's 'Ready to Ride' is an informative and engaging film which details the steps that a young person needs to take if they are considering becoming a motorcyclist. It covers vital topics such as license requirements, CBT, PPE, maintaining a motorcycle and riding safely in sections presented by young people themselves.

Watch the Ready to Ride film.

Webinars (in partnership with GEM Motoring Assist)

Available to watch free webinars previously run. Exploring many subjects with expert speakers to help you make informed motoring decisions, to stay safe on your road journeys. Visit the Older Drivers Forum for further updates and new webinars.

Learn more about the webinars.

Webinars (UKROEd)

UKROEd (UK Road Offender Education) oversees the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme, helping police forces deliver high‑quality behaviour‑change courses that improve driver attitudes and reduce road collisions and injuries. Their webinar series explores key safety themes, including protecting vulnerable road users, future mobility, the Safe System approach, post‑crash care, young driver safety, and emerging technology in road risk reduction.

Find out more about UKROEd's webinars.

Podcasts (Driving for Better Business)

Driving for Better Business is a free National Highways programme, delivered with RoadSafe, that helps organisations manage and reduce work‑related road risk. It supports employers in keeping staff who drive or ride for work and everyone they share the road with, safe. The programme promotes good management practices and highlights the business benefits of safer, more responsible driving with access to online tools and resources.

The podcasts cover varying topics i.e. Fleet Risk; Diabetes, a hidden epidemic for Driver Managers; Tyre Safety; Driver behaviour and many more.

Find out more about these podcasts.