Lancashire County Council's Speed Awareness Course (SAC)

This article presents the new Speed Awareness Course developed by Lancashire County Council, north-west England, for the referral of drivers caught speeding by the police. It is provided as an alternative to prosecution and involves payment of a fee and approximately six hours' attendance at the course. Drivers learn what causes speeding; the disadvantages and consequences of speeding; speed limits on different roads; and appropriate speeds. An educational reinforcement package is sent to participants three months after attendance. Client evaluation has been carried out and most drivers have a positive experience, and only a few committed a further speeding offence. The course is taught by Approved Driving Instructors who undergo regular training, and is being used to train representatives from other local authorities and police forces across the UK.

• Authors:
  • CUNLIFFE, N
• Publication Date: 2005-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 7-9
• Serial:
  • INROADS
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue Number: 23
  • Publisher: INSTITUTE OF ROAD SAFETY OFFICERS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver rehabilitation; Driver training; Offenders; Speed
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 2292: Driver rehabilitation; 1571: Driver training; 1508: Offender; 5408: Speed; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01018149
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Feb 2 2006 8:10AM