Norfolk offers unique driver development sessions

In response to safety concerns about a particular stretch of road in the County, Norfolk County Council’s Road Safety Unit is offering free driver development sessions to local drivers.

Using this innovative approach, RSOs will identify issues and offer solutions to drivers who regularly use the A149 between the villages of Smallburgh and Potter Heigham. The project, which complements work already undertaken by highways engineers and the Norfolk Safety Camera Partnership, is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.

The sessions will be open to any road user with a full driving licence and will be held at the Sutton Staithe Hotel on Wednesday 31 March and Saturday 3 April.

"We have developed this programme to address the use of the A149," said Iain Temperton, senior RSO (driver development). "A lot of time and money has been spent improving the road environment but a road is only as safe as the people who use it. If any users of the A149 have concerns about driving or riding along and across it, we can provide solutions."

For further information contact Iain Temperton, 01603 223362, iain.temperton@norfolk.gov.uk