IAM RoadSmart Lincoln expands to cover Lincolnshire

The continued success of IAM RoadSmart’s Lincoln group has resulted in their announcement to expand to become IAM RoadSmart Lincolnshire from 11 February 2019 covering the whole county together with Newark and Retford.

IAM Lincolnshire is an independent road safety charity affiliated to IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest road safety charity. They prepare Lincolnshire drivers to reach the standard to be able to take their Advanced Driving Test.

Formally known as the Institute of Advanced Motorists; it was formed in 1956 and has spent more than 60 years making the UK’s roads safer by improving driver and rider skills through coaching and education. IAM RoadSmart campaigns on road safety issues on behalf of its 92,000 members. At any one time there are over 7,000 drivers and riders actively engaged with IAM courses, from members of the public to company drivers.

The Lincoln Group was established in 1973 and prides itself in making better drivers, through the provision of coaching and advice for all post-licence drivers; through their range of advanced driving courses, qualifications and group talks. The group is run by local volunteers who are all passionate about making life on the road more enjoyable. Their affairs are managed by a committee who are elected annually by the group members.

Learning better driving skills could be a crucial step in reducing the number of serious accidents on the county’s roads, according to Lincoln IAM RoadSmart Chief Observer and Chair Roger Hicks.

“There’s no doubt that improving driving skills is a crucial tool in helping to reduce accidents on the roads,” said Mr Hicks.

He went on to say “I am very proud what IAM Lincoln Group have achieved, culminating in a record 2018 and recognition as one of IAM RoadSmart’s leading groups. It’s fitting that we have been asked to build on this success by taking responsibility for delivering IAM RoadSmart Driving courses across the whole county.”

IAM Lincolnshire’s most recent recruit is Marc Jones, Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Mr Jones said he welcomed the opportunity to learn and is excited about the challenge ahead.

“I am a great believer that if you want to understand an issue you have to roll your sleeves up and get involved,” he said.

“I’m excited to take on the challenge and improve my own driving skills but key for me is to learn from the experience and use the knowledge to help me in my efforts to reduce the pointless waste of lives our communities suffer as a result of accidents.”

The group will update their branding, social media and contact details as part of this transition.

Further information on IAM Lincolnshire: https://www.iamlincolnshire.com

Further information on IAM Roadsmart: https://www.iamroadsmart.com/

Enquiries: IAMLincolnshire@outlook.com