driving

Take care on the roads this winter

With the cold weather predicted to last for the rest of this week South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging motorists to slow down and ensure their vehicle is ready for winter.

A spokesman for the Trust said: "We have already received numerous call outs this week to motorists who have been involved in a collision due, in part, to the road conditions caused by the...

Take heed, not speed - motorists ignoring warnings on county's roads

The County Council continues to work closely with the Environment Agency, District Councils and the Police to help manage the severe weather and tidal events today.

Motorists are being reminded to take extra care and to avoid travelling through deep water. Also to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and adjacent property owners.

The...

Man arrested for drugs offence after Plympton collision

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of possessing drugs after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Plympton.

Officers were called to Plymouth Road, Plympton this morning (2 December) at 9.40 after a silver Volkswagen Golf had collided with a lamppost.

A 25-year-old man from Plymouth fled the scene of the collision and, following a search of the local area...

Brake campaign appeals to drivers to tune in to road safety and turn off their phones

A national campaign launched yesterday (18 November) by the charity Brake at the start of Road Safety Week calls on drivers to tune in to road safety, to prevent appalling crashes caused by multi-tasking at the wheel.

The campaign appeals to drivers to turn off their phones or put them in the boot, and urges everyone to refuse to speak on the phone to someone who’s driving. It is being...

Fire Service warns of dangers of driving through floodwater

Fire officers are asking residents not to drive through floodwater, as they could be putting themselves or others in danger.

Attending incidents which could be prevented may also divert fire crews from other incidents where lives are at risk.

Area Commander Nick Manning said: “It is impossible for motorists to tell how deep water is or the condition of the ground beneath. There...

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