Safe speeds
Introduction to safe speeds
Driving at a safe speed save lives
People make mistakes, and the human body can only cope with so much impact created in a collision.
This is why Norfolk follows the Safe System approach to road safety. The Safe System is based on several key areas, including:
- Safe roads
- Safe vehicles
- Safe road use
- Safe speeds
Safe speeds are a vital part of this approach, helping to reduce the severity of collisions when they happen.
This means designing roads, setting appropriate speed limits and supporting road users in a way that helps to reduce harm and keep people safe, even when mistakes happen
Find out more about the Safe System approach in the UK's national road safety strategy.
The speed you choose affects whether you, your passengers and the people around you stay safe. Slowing down even a little can:
- Give you more time to see and react to hazards
- Reduce serious injury in the event of a collision
Being a safe driver or rider is about knowing when to slow down and when to make safe choices.
Driving or riding at safe speeds helps protect everyone using the roads. It helps to make our community a safer place to live and travel.
