The project, which was developed as an extension of the [‘Blazed & Wasted’] campaign that originated in Berkshire this summer, highlights the risks associated with mixing alcohol or drugs and driving. The summer road show which coincided with the start of the World Cup showed that engaging with people at the start of a night out could influence their thinking about safe transport choices for getting home.

With the success of the experiment, you may be wondering whether we can expect to see these patrols becoming commonplace on roads across the county.

Dan Campsall, Communications Director for Safer Roads addresses this question: “This may not be a realistic approach to improving pedestrian safety in our towns at night, but has demonstrated that we can make a difference to the safety on our streets when we develop creative campaigns on the basis of the evidence.” “What’s clear from our filming is that pedestrians and motorists alike certainly take care and slow down a lot more when they are reminded of how to use a pedestrian crossing properly”

More information will be launched in support of the campaign at [www.crossingpatrol.com].