Young Londoners debate safety cameras and speed

Heart 106.2FM presenter Toby Anstis hosted the first ever 'Safety Camera Question Time' at the House of Commons on 5 March.

The debate was organised by the London Safety Camera Partnership (LSCP) in a bid to engage young drivers - and as a result reduce speed-related crashes in London.

19 per cent of drivers killed or seriously injured on London’s roads are aged 17-24 years - and 78 per cent of young drivers involved in speed-related accidents are male.

Safety Camera Question Time was an opportunity for London’s young people to question a panel of prominent traffic and transport professionals.

"The aim of the event was to educate young people and reinforce the message that by slowing down drivers can reduce the risk of being involved in collisions which can cost lives," said commander Jo Kaye, who heads Metropolitan Service’s Traffic and Transport Unit.

David Williams, chief executive of Guild of Experienced Motoring Assistance added: "Too many people are killed and seriously injured on London's roads as a result of crashes and speed is a major contributory factor. An open debate involving young inexperienced drivers discussing these problems and highlighting acceptable methods of overcoming them will, I am sure, prove to be of great benefit - not only to those taking part, but to all of us working in the field of road safety".

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