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RSC Profile - Timeline
Profile ~ Presidents
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The first Road Safety Committee was established in Bangor,
Co.Down in January 1948. By 1956 an Association of Road
Safety Committees was formed. In June 1960, a RoSPA (NI)
office was opened, and was financed by Central Government.
The Road Safety Council of Northern Ireland was formed in
Newcastle, Co. Down in September 1963.
The Council and Committees supported many successful road
safety initiatives over the years including:
• Evidential Breath-Testing
for Drink-Driving
• "R" Plates for Inexperienced Drivers
• Road Safety Teaching Calendar
• Establishment of Road Safety Education Officer
Service
• Approved Driving Instructors' Register
• Private Car Testing (MOT)
• National Speed Limits
• Compulsory Front Seat Belt Wearing
• Rear Seat Belts and Restraints for Children and
Adults
• Stricter Drink-Drive Laws
• Dipped Headlights in Poor Visibility
• Speed Cameras and Penalty Points
• Enhanced Road Safety Media Campaigns
• Proposed Increase from 11 to 21 Road Safety Education
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1968
1968
1972
1973
1974
1975
1977
1983
1989/1991
1991
1991
1997
1999
2000 |
As new road safety measures and campaigns are introduced in
future, the Council and Committees will give continued support
to help foster public acceptance.
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