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• Delegate andexhibitor bookings forTISPOL's 2015Conference are nowopen

• TISPOL supports callfor improvements tocyclist and pedestriansafety

• Take a look at ourlatest newsletter

• Dutch policeco-operationminimises impact ofGumball 3000

• Road safetyreflections: Ramadanmessage for driversacross Europe

• The next TISPOLBulletin will bepublished on Tuesday23 June

Delegate and exhibitor bookings for TISPOL's2015 Conference are now open

TISPOL's 2015 TISPOLInternational Road SafetyConference takes place onTuesday 6 and Wednesday 7October at the Radisson BluHotel, Manchester Airport.The event brings togethersenior and operationalofficers, managers anddecision-makers from roadspolicing services across theUK and Europe.

Representatives of everyEuropean Union memberstate, plus Norway andSwitzerland, will attend thetwo-day event to hear and

debate the latest thinking on innovative strategies for protectingvulnerable road users.

I do hope you will be inspired by the excellent programme wehave put together and will be able to join us for two stimulating,thought-provoking and useful days.

Delegate packages: check details and book now!

Sponsor and exhibitor packages: check details now!

By supporting our Conference as a delegate, exhibitor or sponsor, youwill be show your commitment to the work done by roads policingofficers to reduce casualties and crime onthe roads of Europe. Thankyou very much.

Ruth Purdie, TISPOL General Secretary

TISPOL supports call for improvements tocyclist and pedestrian safety

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TISPOL supports last week's call from the European Transport SafetyCouncil (ETSC) for improvements to the safety of cyclists andpedestrians.

TISPOL General Secretary Ruth Purdie said: “Since 2010 thereduction in the number of cyclist and pedestrian deaths has sloweddown considerably. It is vital that we find new and effective ways tore-invigorate an effective, co-ordinated and sustained casualtyreduction initiative across Europe.

“We are committed to working with our colleagues at ETSC, withnational governments and with the European Commission to ensurethat risks are minimised for these vulnerable road users, and that theycan gain the maximum benefit from new technology that can eitherreduce the consequences of a collision or – better still – prevent it fromhappening in the first place.”

More details (and a copy of the report) from ETSC >>

Take a look at our latest newsletter

We do hope you will enjoyreading this latest TISPOLnewsletter. Inside there's areview of the recent 24-hourSpeed Marathon which tookplace across Europe, as wellas details of the verysuccessful symposium onOperation Trivium, which wasattended by nearly 200 policeofficers and stakeholders inBirmingham.

You can also read details ofthe Operation STRIDERseminar in Latvia, and catchup with news stories frommany TISPOL member

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countries. The newsletter is available to download as a PDF, and wewould ask you to share it with as many colleagues and contacts aspossible, so we can further raise awareness of the work we are doingin reducing casualties and crime on the roads of Europe.

View and download your copy now >>

Dutch police co-operation minimises impact ofGumball 3000

Co-ordinated action across the Netherlands meant there were nosignificant traffic offences committed by participants and followers ofthis year’s Gumball 3000 rally. The Central Infrastructure division of theNational Dutch Police organised joint enforcement activity withcolleagues fom Amsterdam, East Netherland and the Cross BorderPolicing team. The operation was supported and coordinated by theOperations Unit in Driebergen.

As a result, 12 driving licences were revoked. However, by paying finesdirectly, most of the drivers were able to get their licences back straightaway. In total, Dutch police collected just over €30,000 in fines fromthose involved with the rally.

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Road safety reflections: Ramadan message fordrivers across Europe

According to the Islamiccalendar, Ramadan this yearwill begin on 18 June and endon 16 July. Ramadan is a timeof spiritual reflection,commemorating when theQuran was first shown to theProphet Mohamed. Ramadanis part of the Five Pillars ofIslam and sees every Muslimwho has reached pubertyabstain from food and drink.

Sunset each day marks theobservance of Ifta,the eveningmeal when Muslims breaktheir fast, and traditionally,families and communities will

gather together to celebrate. Unfortunately, Ramadan is also a periodeach year which sees an increase in road crashes, deaths and injuries,and the majority of these road incidents take place immediately before,or during the Iftar meal.

Traffic police officers across the world - particularly those in Gulf states- report the same issues:

increases in traffic congestion and rule violations each day as the

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sun begins to setroads around malls, mosques and markets becoming cloggedmore drivers speeding, disobeying traffic signals and talking onmobile phones while drivingpedestrians acting imprudently and attempting dangerous roadcrossings.

The reasons behind the Ramadan road safety concern could beattributed to the fasting during Ramadan, which results in a majordisruption to the regular daily routine. It can impact diet and digestion,which in turn can affect sleeping patterns.

The follow-on effect for many can be seen in the behaviours of roadusers, particularly at the end of the day when people are rushing homefor the Iftar meal. And with Ramadan occurring in summer for the pastfew years, the high temperatures have increased the risk of fatigue,and with it, the risk of crashes.

Last year, police in Dubai launched a campaign to reduce roadcollisions duing Ramadan. Officers distributed 1,200 meals a day tomotorists during the two hours before Iftar in an attempt to reduce thenumber of traffic accidents. Their intention was to deter drivers fromrushing home to eat.

Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, deputy director of Dubai TrafficPolice, said: “We know that fasting people will be in a hurry and thesedrivers always cause accidents and casualties."

Physical effects to watch out for:

Blood pressure usually drops in the afternoon. The symptoms areprostration, tiredness, dizziness and loss of energy. Feeling weak,dizzy or unwell are the most common complaints during fasting.

Advice for staying safe on the road:

Be more patient to other people on the road in the same situationas yourself.Try to avoid driving in heavy traffic. Also, avoid driving close to iftar hours. Try not to drive at night -save the time for good rest.Take more frequent breaks on long distance journeys.Fatigue is the biggest risk a driver is likely to encounter at this time.

The next TISPOL Bulletin will be published onTuesday 23 June

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