Reward for three decades of road safety commitment

As reported briefly last month the county road safety officer for Shropshire, Colin Pettener, has received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award after more than three decades of work in road safety matters.

One of the reasons Colin was chosen to receive the award was for his commitment and enthusiasm for the National Driver Improvement Scheme, which now operates in every county throughout England and Wales. Over 80,000 drivers have been through the scheme since it began in 1991 and it is recognised by the ACPO.

Colin was presented to Prince Michael of Kent at the award ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in December and was presented with the award by Adrian Walsh, director of the Prince Michael Road Safety Awards. "I feel very honoured, but it is really an award for the county council and the people who have supported me" he said.