The Community Safety Branch

THE community safety branch (CSB) has several sections and Road Safety is one of these.

The Road Safety department:

Our road safety officer at States of Jersey Police is Philip Blake. Philip works closely with schools throughout the Island in order to educate young people about all aspects of road safety.

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Some Statistics

Road Statistics
	2003	2004	2005
Fatalities	1	5	2
Serious injuries	46	53	25
Slight injuries	322	353	349
Drivers injured	249	273	265
Passengers injured	56	59	53
Pedestrians injured	54	71	50
Cyclists	37	45	60
Mopeds	33	45	36
Light Motorcycle	16	28	13
Heavy Motorcycle	20	23	22

Cycling Training Courses

Two types of cycle training courses are available in Jersey.

Level one courses are held in safe off-road locations normally at local primary schools who are willing to be involved in the scheme. These courses are offered to year five and six pupils and so it is worth checking with the school to see if they are running a course. Children learn the basics of safe cycling, how to deal with different types of junction, signalling and rule of the road. These courses are run by parents who are trained and supervised by the Road Safety Officer. Volunteers are always needed at schools, so please think about volunteering to help out if you can.

Level two courses are run from March through to October each year by the Road Safety Officer normally at Les Quennevais for young people aged 10 years and over. These courses offer ‘on-road’ experience. Parent volunteers are enlisted to assist the Road Safety Officer with these courses.

Everyone attending courses must be able to ride a bike, though it is not essential for trainers to ride a bike. Students are expected to wear an approved cycle helmet and bring a roadworthy bike. All bikes are given a safety check at the beginning of each course and any defects must be rectified before sitting the test.

Those attending a course will have to study the Highway Code and be able to pass a multi choice theory test consisting of thirty one questions of which twenty one must be answered correctly to pass this element of the test.

Candidates receive a minimum of six hours of training in safe road craft, this work is carried out on a simulated road (level one) or main roads (level two) where students learn how to deal with the various types of junction. Basic bike safety maintenance is also taught.

A practical evaluation takes place following the six hours of training. Candidates are graded either Gold, Silver or Bronze standard. All students will receive certification with their grade.

To obtain more information on any of these courses, please contact the Road Safety Officer at Police Headquarters on 612222 or by email p.blake@jersey.pnn.police.uk