Information centre

Road safety

Greater Manchester Police are committed to make the area a safer place to live and work by providing information on various aspects of Road Safety.

Drivers Responsibilities

Are you and your vehicle fit for the road?

The Driver

• Make sure you are fit to drive before getting behind the wheel.
• Drink only soft drinks
• Check with your doctor to find out if your prescription drugs are safe to permit you to drive
• Have your eyesight checked regularly
• Take plenty of rests on long drives
• Wear your seat belt

Do not drive if:

• You feel tired or unwell
• You have been drinking alcohol
• You are taking drugs or medicines that can make you sleepy

The Vehicle

The law says that a driver must keep his or her vehicle in a good and safe condition.

Tyres

• Check your tyre pressures
• Check the tread depth (at least 1.6mm)

Lights

• Keep all lights clean
• Check that they are working
• Remember to turn off rear fog lights when not required
• Be careful not to dazzle other road users

Windscreens and Wipers

• Keep your windscreen clean and clear
• Remember to fill up your washers
• Don't put stickers on the windows

Your Passengers

As a driver of a vehicle you should make sure that your passengers are safe.

• Front seat passengers must wear a selt belt
• Back seat passengers must wear a seat belt (if fitted)
• The Law says that drivers must make sure that children under 14 years of age are belted in
• Younger children should be placed in an appropriate child car seat
  Passengers should always get in and out of the car on the pavement side

DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PASSENGERS TO DISTRACT YOU