Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership

17/10/2026

Thinking about buying an E-Bike this Christmas? Make sure you understand what the requirements are for it to constitute a legal e-bike or risk it being seized and losing your money.

14/10/2026

The clocks will change shortly, and you are more likely going to have to drive in the dark. Whatever the light level, now is a time to make sure your eyesight meets the required standard: https://www.gov.uk/driving-eyesight-rules

Surely it is better to get your eyes tested now, rather than wait until it is too late - eye conditions caught early are easier to treat and will ensure you can continue driving safely for both yours and everyone else's sake.

12/10/2026

Driving a van? Have YOU checked your tyres. As the driver the condition of your vehicle is ultimately your responsibility, regardless of whether you are working for another or not. So make sure your tyres are fit for purpose, before you set off on your journey.
More details via www.tyresafe.org

07/10/2026

As the weather and road conditions get wetter towards winter, maintaining your tyres in good condition becomes even more important. So why not take the opportunity to check your tyres - ensure they have sufficient tread, condition is good, there are no bulges or cuts and that the tyre pressure is correct.

Your tyres are the only bit of your vehicle that maintains contact with the ground, so it is not something that you can afford to risk being in a poor condition.
# www.tyresafe.org

05/10/2026

Time to check your tyres for Air pressure, Condition and Tread - whether your in a car, on a bike or using a goods vehicle. Whatever you drive, it is only your tyres that provide contact with the road, so they need to be in the correct state to enable you to arrive safely at your destination.
More details at www.tyresafe.org

03/10/2026

As the mornings start to get darker and the evenings continue to draw in, there is more chance that traffic will meet with wild animals crossing the roads, particularly in rural areas of Lincolnshire.

So some tips to remember:
- If you see one animal, be prepared for more - especially deer.
- Watch along hedgerows for animals that might be looking for a break in the hedge line to cross the road
- Look out for your headlights being reflected in their eyes - an early warning of their presence
- Be prepared for a vehicle ahead of you to brake suddenly - they may have spotted an animal that you haven't
- If you hit an animal, pull over when safe to do so, and ensure your vehicle is safe to continue its journey.

01/10/2026

Unfortunately we still see collisions where individuals have failed to wear a seatbelt, so we make no apologies for resharing this post once again as a reminder to us all of the dreadful impact of being in a collision when not wearing a seat belt.

This is Ellen. In a defining moment, she took her seatbelt off to reach for something. In that moment, the car in which she was a passenger left the road and crashed into a tree. A head injury left her unable to walk or talk, and Ellen also suffered a spinal fracture and puncturThis is Ellen. In a defining moment, she took her seatbelt off to reach for something. In that moment, the car in which she was a passenger left the road and crashed into a tree. A head injury left her unable to walk or talk, and Ellen also suffered a spinal fracture and punctur lungs.

This is Ellen's story.

Ellen was 19 years old when she was on her way home following a shift at work on 14 June 2022. Travelling on the Stixwould Road near Woodhall Spa, Ellen took her seatbelt off momentarily. The collision happened after the car left the road on a sharp bend, and this is the moment that would change the course of Ellen’s life. Had she been wearing her seatbelt in this moment, she would likely have come away with minor injuries. Had she been in the front of the car without her belt on, she would likely be dead.

As it was, the consequences for Ellen were devastating, and would change her life.

Ellen was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary where she was put into an induced coma while the extent of her injuries was assessed. Ellen had punctured lungs, a bleed on the brain, a deep gash to her head, a spinal fracture and a femur fracture. She could not talk or walk.

Having made miraculous progress in her journey to recovery, Ellen wanted to do something positive and share her experience. She has defied the odds, exceeded expectations, and has come a long way. A testament to her resilience and determination, she is now working as well as studying. Hoping her story could potentially save others going through the ordeal she has faced, Ellen got in touch with the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP), to ask how she could help in raising awareness of the importance of seatbelts.

Ellen’s tells her story in a video which is now being shown in schools across Lincolnshire. Her message: “If you are going to take your belt off, pull over. I was in the back and this all happened to me. If I was driving, I wouldn’t be here right now. I was naïve and silly. Big mistake. So please, wear your seatbelt.”

So please, wear your seatbelt.

01/10/2026

October is Tyre Safety month. So now is the time to check the Air pressure, Condition and Tread of your tyres. If they aren't up to standard then they need to be replaced - after all this is what will stop you in emergency should the need arise.

Visit www.Tyresafe.org for lots of useful information.

01/10/2026