Campaign Overviews

Road Safety Scotland and the Scottish Government are launching a campaign encouraging road users to keep their mind on the road at all times. With pedestrian casualties increasing by 21% since 2021 and 'failing to look properly' being the highest contributory factor in collisions, your support in sharing this message is crucial.

Road Safety Scotland and the Scottish Government have today launched an important campaign warning drivers that not wearing a seatbelt could cost them their lives, and have a devastating impact on the loved ones they leave behind.

The Drink and Drug-Driving Campaign launches today, aiming to reduce the number of people having a drink or taking drugs before driving. The campaign will run over the festive period to align with and support increased enforcement by Police Scotland.

The Driving Tired Kills campaign from Road Safety Scotland is focused on reminding people of the dangers when driving tired, and to provide tips and advice on the actions that can be taken to reduce the risks.  

Today, the Scottish Government, including the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, is launching a new road safety campaign to tackle speeding. With 1 in 5 deaths on Scotland’s roads caused by speeding, drivers are urged to slow down to help reduce collisions and casualties.

The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland's ‘Live Fast Die Old’ Motorcycle Safety Campaign returns for the 2024 motorbike season.

With the peak tourist season fast approaching, Road Safety Scotland is launching its 'Drive on the Left' campaign again urging overseas drivers to stay safe and alert during their journeys throughout Scotland.

The Scottish Government, in collaboration with Transport Scotland and Road Safety Scotland, have released a toolkit for communicators in local authorities and supporting organisations to use when implementing 20mph speed limits in their local area.

Road Safety Scotland and The Scottish Government has launched a new Fitness to Drive campaign to inform the public about the links between health and driving and encourage drivers aged 60 and over to get regular eye examinations to continue driving safely.

The Scottish Government has launched a new Drug Driving Campaign to coincide with Police Scotland’s Festive Safety Drink and Drug Driving Enforcement activity.

The Scottish Government, in collaboration with Transport Scotland and Road Safety Scotland, have launched a campaign informing drivers that they could be fined for parking on the pavement, while highlighting the dangers that such parking poses to pavement users.

From 3-13 August 2023, the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships will be hosted in Glasgow and across Scotland. It will be the single biggest cycling event in history, bringing together for the first time 13 existing UCI World Championships into one mega event.