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Community sponsors found for five school crossing patrols

Posted on 08 May 2012 by Dorset County Council

Four aggregate companies, whose huge lorries regularly pass Bere Regis First School, have demonstrated their commitment to community safety by teaming up to sponsor the school crossing patrol. Continue Reading

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Don’t drink and drive – try a festive mocktail this Christmas

Posted on 05 December 2011 by Dorset County Council

Shoppers in Dorchester will be invited to try refreshing, alcohol-free ‘mocktails’ to show you can enjoy a happy Christmas and stay safe on Dorset’s roads.

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Get ready for winter – sign up for a Dorset Driver course

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

More of the popular Dorset Driver courses have been organised by Dorset County Council over the winter.

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Get ready for winter driving with a Dorset Driver course

Posted on 08 November 2011 by Dorset County Council

The popular Dorset Driver courses can now be booked online, making it even easier to improve your road knowledge and hazard awareness.

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Refresh your skills with a Dorset driver course

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

Drivers across Dorset will have the chance to sharpen their skills and update their knowledge this autumn and winter by attending a ‘Dorset driver’ course organised by Dorset County Council.

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Council to continue to fund school crossing patrols

Posted on 06 October 2011 by Dorset County Council

On 5 October, Dorset County Council’s Cabinet agreed to continue to fund 51 of its 61 school crossing patrol sites.

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Illegal flytipping causes a serious road hazard

Posted on 09 September 2011 by Purbeck District Council

A large amount of garden waste has been dumped in a small country lane causing a serious hazard to motorists. Continue Reading

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Learn driving skills for life, for free

Posted on 31 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council and the Dorset Group of Advanced Motorists have teamed up to offer drivers the chance to get a free introduction to advanced driving skills this September.

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New Dorset Driver courses this autumn

Posted on 08 August 2011 by Dorset County Council

Drivers across Dorset will have the chance to sharpen their skills and update their knowledge this autumn by attending a ‘Dorset Driver’ course organised by Dorset County Council.

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County council backs ‘Kill Spills’ campaign

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council has given its backing to a campaign to alert motorists to the dangers of overfilling their diesel tank, which can result in potentially lethal spills. Continue Reading

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Skill for Life – summer courses for motorcyclists

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Dorset County Council

Dorset County Council has teamed up with local motorcycle groups to provide a range of skills training this summer.

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Are you a Dorset Driver?

Posted on 26 May 2011 by Dorset County Council

Drivers across Dorset have the chance to improve their hazard awareness and knowledge of the road by attending a Dorset Driver course organised by Dorset County Council.
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Cucumbers, fake tans and laptops – Dorset drivers’ bizarre excuses underline a serious message

Posted on 16 May 2011 by Dorset County Council

A Dorset man who was stopped for using his mobile phone while driving was asked by the police officer whether the call was an emergency. The driver replied, “Er, actually, no – my wife was calling me to remind me to get a cucumber.”
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Ride for your life with free motorbike sessions

Posted on 23 August 2010 by Dorset County Council

Motorcyclists are being invited by Dorset County Council to free skills sessions on local roads that could help save their lives.

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No excuses accepted in road safety blitz on key route

Posted on 14 July 2010 by Dorset County Council

Police officers issued more than 100 tickets to motorists caught behaving dangerously on a key route through Bournemouth, Poole and Purbeck on Wednesday 14 July.

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