Keeping people safe on the roads in North Yorkshire is one of the key priorities for the police. We have one of the largest road networks of any single county force in the UK.

Research has shown that there are 5 particular factors to avoid that can contribute to collisions, these are referred to as the ‘Fatal Five’.

Investigations into collisions show that many road deaths were preventable and that there are five main contributory factors that cause serious road traffic collisions. These are known as the 'Fatal Five'.

The Fatal Five are:

Road users who commit one of the Fatal Five offences are far more likely to be involved in a fatal collision than those who do not.

We can all improve road safety - always drive carefully and at safe speeds, never drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, always wear a seat belt, and keep hands off of your phone.

Thank you and drive safely.