Winter Driving
In winter 2010, 331 people were injured on Peterborough roads
and 26 were either fatal or serious injuries. The SaferPeterborough
partnership urges motorists get their vehicles ready for winter and
keep them maintained to withstand adverse weather conditions.
Carrying out simple checks including tyres, lights and the
windscreen wash level before setting off is vital in winter.
Motorists should also check the local and national weather forecast
before setting off on journeys, as the weather can be
unpredictable.
Often motorists do not realise their car is badly prepared for
the cold weather and that ill preparation can cause anything
ranging from inconvenience to real danger. Halfords offer a full
winter inspection package for people wanting to fully prepare their
cars for the coldest season of the year. Telephone Halfords on:
(01733) 561357.
For more information about winter driving visit
the Highways
Agency.