Less policing 'causing rise in road deaths in England and Wales'

HMIC says road safety is not a big enough political priority, reflected in steady rise in deathsA deterioration in policing on the roads in England and Wales – including a drop in funding, breathalyser tests and fines for mobile phone use and failing to wear seatbelts – is behind a rise in fatal incidents, a damning report has revealed.Road safety was not prominent enough in the consciousness of many politicians, police leaders and the public, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) warned, adding this was reflected in the low priority some forces and police and crime commissioners (PCCs) gave to roads policing. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/15/deterioration-policing-causing-rise-road-deaths-england-wales #road_safety #police #police_and_crime_commissioners #uk_news #politics