Campaign Overviews

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.  

It’s nearly Bonfire Night, and ahead of 5 November the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are launching a campaign to highlight the dangers associated with fireworks misuse and the laws designed to help keep us all safe.

SARCS is a dedicated NHS Scotland service which offers healthcare and support in the days after a rape or sexual assault, if people are not ready or are unsure about reporting to the police.

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.

New national campaign tackling hate crime in Scotland launched urging those who witness a hate crime to report it.

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, 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.

It is illegal in Scotland to carry pyrotechnics, such as flares and fireworks, in public places, including at sporting and live music events.