Road safety

A flashing speed limit sign

We record accident data for roads in Leicestershire to help us identify accident locations and work towards reducing road casualties. We also run a number of campaigns throughout the year to promote safer driving.

Report a road problem

If you've been involved in a road traffic incident, or think you may have witnessed an offence on the roads, find out how to Report a road traffic incident (Leicestershire Police)

Safer driving with age sessions

If you’re 60 or over and want to feel more confident on the road, a refresher driving session could be for you.

Traffic counts and speed data

The Data Collection Team can provide data on all types of traffic and pedestrian movements from over 262 Automatic Traffic Count (ATC) sites.

Community Speed Watch (CSW)

Community Speed Watch is an educational scheme to help people reduce speeding traffic though their community.

Driver Education Workshops

Driver Education Leicester runs courses, such as the National Speed Awareness Course, on behalf of the Leicestershire Constabulary.

Pre-driver courses

We offer Pre-driver courses for people aged 16/17 who are interested in learning to drive

Traffic accident data

Provision of Road Traffic Collision (RTC) data for roads within Leicestershire.

News

Pedestrian crossing light
Key Hinckley junction gets signal upgrade

Work to start on 20 January

Gritters ready to roll as cold snap expected

Start getting ready for winter today

Temporary road closures linked to major scheme

Essential drainage work linked to North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road