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On Two Wheels

The On Two Wheels motorcycle event has been heralded a success. On Two Wheels offered a wide range of entertainment, demonstrations, retailers and activities with an underlying theme of improving rider safety.

For more information, visit ontwowheelsbikeshow.co.uk. 		Speed Awareness workshops start in West Midlands

Motorists caught speeding in the West Midlands can now avoid getting three points on their licence in exchange for attending a short classroom education course. Speed awareness courses have been introduced by West Midlands Police to re-educate motorists and cut the region's road crash toll.

For more information about driver education visit www.ttc-uk.com or call 0845 270 4363.
 
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Test yourself on road safety issues

What do these markings at the side of the carriageway indicate?
no stopping at any time

You are correct.
Yellow lines indicate that waiting is prohibited; red lines indicate that stopping is prohibited—even to pick up or set down passengers. A single line is used for time-limited restrictions; double lines are used if restrictions apply at all times.

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In 2002 the Department of Transport gave the seven Local Authorities in the West Midlands region the go ahead to join up with the Magistrates Court, Highways Agency and West Midlands Police to form the Casualty Reduction Partnership. Whether you use speed camera detector equipment or have logged on to find out speed camera locations, you should know excessive speed contributes to thousands of injuries on our roads each year.
Birmingham City Council Coventry City Council Dudley Council Her Majestys Courts Service Highways Agency Sandwell council Solihull Council Walsall Council West Midlands Police Wolverhampton City Council