Why the next UK government must adopt a public health approach to road death reduction

19th June 2024Ruth Halkon, Researcher, The Police Foundation

Young male drivers are four times more likely than older drivers to be killed or seriously injured on the roads in the UK, and road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among 17-24-year-olds; Police Foundation Researcher Ruth Halkon explains why her organisation has joined forces with several others to push for the next government to adopt a public health approach to road death reduction, including graduated licences and improved driver education.

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Why the next UK government must adopt a public health approach to road death reduction

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