13 February 2025
The Government of Jersey has published its first ‘Collision and Casualty Reduction Plan’, which
sets out plans to support a reduction in number of people seriously injured or killed on roads
reduced.
View the plan here: States Assembly | Assembly Reports
This is the first time Jersey has adopted a plan focused on the reduction of collisions and
casualties. It aligns Jesey with best practice from countries such as Sweden and the
Netherlands who have successfully reduced road casualties through implementing the ‘Safe
System Approach’.
Initial targets of the plan aim for a 50% reduction of people being seriously injured or killed on
roads over the next decade, while working towards the long-term goal of ‘Vision Zero’ where no
one is seriously injured or killed on roads.
The plan acknowledges that while human error is inevitable, the severity of collisions can be
significantly reduced through forgiving road design, safer vehicles, appropriate speeds, better
driver behaviour and effective post-collision care and response, and learning lessons from
collisions to try and prevent similar collisions occurring in the future.
The Minister for Infrastructure, Connétable Andy Jehan, said: “I am very pleased to see this
plan, the first of its kind in Jersey, being published. Of course, no loss of life on our roads is
acceptable and this plan is a commitment to every Islander that we are taking decisive,
coordinated action to reduce road harm and protect our community.
“We all have a role to play in making our roads safer. Whether you drive a car, ride a bike, or
walk, your decisions matter. Together, we can build a road system where safety is prioritised,
and lives are saved."
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