The comments made by Lilian Greenwood, the Local Transport Minister, on 6 January 2026.
Our vision with this ambitious road safety strategy is clear: to ensure that people can travel safely on our roads however they choose.
One of the hardest parts of my job is speaking to families who have lost loved ones on our roads and this is something we as a government are taking action to prevent. No family should have to endure that loss, and this strategy sets out how we will work to ensure fewer do.
Experts and campaigners have long called for a comprehensive strategy that treats road safety as a shared responsibility – from car manufacturers and town planners to drivers and legislators.
This strategy, the first in over a decade, shows a government that is not just listening, but leading and together, we can build a safer future for all road users.