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"Fall in accidents involving young drivers in Highlands"

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  • Started 12 years ago by chdot
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  1. chdot
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    Road accidents involving young drivers have fallen in the Highlands, according to the area's local authority.  

    There were 180 incidents involving motorists aged 17 to 25 in 2009 and 112 last year.  

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    The report to Highland Council's transport, environmental and community services committee said no children died on roads in the area last year.  

    The paper also details safety initiatives run by the region, which have included the Go Safe with Ziggy project which was available in English and Gaelic for nurseries and P1 classes.  
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    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-14424041

    Posted 12 years ago #

  2. ruggtomcat
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    Thats very good news, the boy racer culture in the highlands has long been entrenched. Tain highstreet had incredible mortality figures for a while. The problem is that communities are so separated that driving a car is practically mandatory once you get old enough to want some freedom. (I cycled instead, but then I'm a freak by local standards)

    Posted 12 years ago #

  3. chdot
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    "I'm a freak by local standards"

    Even the standards of where you are at the moment??

    Posted 12 years ago #

  4. ruggtomcat
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    Ha, I thought i was till this guy turned up in an Indian rickshaw, touring with his two daughters. I thought my rig was heavy!

    Actually growing up in the highlands has a lot to do with my riding endurance, I used to regularly cycle 15-30 miles over big hills just to have a beer with my friends.

    Posted 12 years ago #

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