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AA calls for ban on new drivers under 21 carrying passengers of similar age in UK
New drivers under 21 in the UK should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test, a motoring organisation has urged.
Read articleThe AA estimated that introducing a graduated driving licence (GDL) would save at least 58 lives and prevent 934 people being seriously injured in road crashes each year. ....
Olivia’s Story shown at Westminster Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, North Wales - July 2023
On Monday 10th July, the story of Ruthin teenager Olivia Alkir was shared at Portcullis House in Westminster with nearly 50 attendees, including Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords, road safety campaigners, representatives of the emergency services, Police and Crime Commissioners’ offices, and the insurance industry, with the aim of making our country’s roads safer for young people.
Read article‘Olivia’s Story’ takes centre stage in Westminster - Deeside.com July 2023
‘Olivia’s Story’ was screened at Portcullis House in Westminster on Monday, 10th July 2023 . The film chronicles the tragic demise of 17-year-old Olivia Alkir from Ruthin, killed in June 2019 due to a collision caused by two racing young drivers.
Read articleAttended by nearly 50 participants, including Members of the House of Commons, House of Lords, road safety campaigners, emergency services representatives, and insurance industry insiders, the event aimed to foster safer road conditions for young people.
Mum of teen killed by boy racers takes film about tragedy to Parliament - Wales Online July 2023
On Monday, July 10, the story of Ruthin teenager Olivia was shared at Portcullis House in Westminster with nearly 50 attendees including members of the House of Commons and House of Lords, road safety campaigners, representatives of the emergency services, Police and Crime Commissioners’ offices, as well as the insurance industry.
Read articleDebate on young driver black boxes - Deeside.com March 2023
Olivia Alkir’s story ignites debate about black boxes
Olivia Alkir’s story was shared with lawmakers, road safety campaigners, the emergency services, and insurance industry representatives at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday, 28th February 2023
Read articleOlivia Alkir’s story was shared with lawmakers, road safety campaigners, the emergency services, and insurance industry representatives at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday, 28th February 2023
Powerful film about crash victim shown in Senedd - Denbighshire Free Press - March 2023
'Olivia's Story' - Powerful film about crash victim shown in Senedd
THE story of a teenager from Ruthin who was killed in a car crash caused by two drivers racing was shared in the Senedd as part of a campaign to make roads safer for young people.
Read articleTHE story of a teenager from Ruthin who was killed in a car crash caused by two drivers racing was shared in the Senedd as part of a campaign to make roads safer for young people.
Olivia's window - Denbighshire Pree Press
Unveiling of Olivia's Window- Sep 2022
A HEARTFELT tribute to a Denbighshire teenager has been unveiled.
More than 100 people gathered on Saturday evening to remember Olivia Alkir, of Efenechtyd, who tragically died aged 17 following a road traffic collision in 2019.
Read articleA HEARTFELT tribute to a Denbighshire teenager has been unveiled.
More than 100 people gathered on Saturday evening to remember Olivia Alkir, of Efenechtyd, who tragically died aged 17 following a road traffic collision in 2019.
A service of dedication was held at the church of St Michael and All Angels in Efenechtyd for the unveiling of the Olivia Window .....
The One Show features North Wales police campaign
The One Show features North Wales police campaign for safe driving
The powerful film used in schools in Wales about how Olivia died is shown in this episode.
Read articleThe powerful film used in schools in Wales about how Olivia died is shown in this episode.
North Wales Police: Oliva's Story
North Wales Police - Mar 2022
A powerful road safety film telling the story of a young girl who was killed in a road traffic collision has been launched.
Read articleA powerful road safety film telling the story of a young girl who was killed in a road traffic collision has been launched.
BBC Olivia Alkir: Teenager's death used a warning to young drivers
BBC News - Mar 2020
Olivia’s Story tells the tale of 17-year-old Olivia Alkir from Ruthin, who was tragically killed on the B5105 in Ruthin in June 2019 following a collision whereby two young drivers were racing.
Read articleOlivia’s Story tells the tale of 17-year-old Olivia Alkir from Ruthin, who was tragically killed on the B5105 in Ruthin in June 2019 following a collision whereby two young drivers were racing.
Oliva's Law: Teenager's death to be featured in road safety film
BBC - Mar 2022
A new road safety film featuring Olivia's story is to be shown in schools across Wales.
Read articleA new road safety film featuring Olivia's story is to be shown in schools across Wales.
Olivia Alkir death: 'Think of others' before you speed
BBC News - Mar 2020
The friends of a 17-year-old who died in a crash caused by racing drivers have urged people to ``think`` about the consequences before they speed.
Read articleThe friends of a 17-year-old who died in a crash caused by racing drivers have urged people to ``think`` about the consequences before they speed.
'Olivia's Legacy'
Free Press - Feb 2021
A CAMPAIGN to promote safer driving among first-year drivers following the tragic death of a Denbighshire teenager is gathering pace.
Read articleA CAMPAIGN to promote safer driving among first-year drivers following the tragic death of a Denbighshire teenager is gathering pace.
Those leading the campaign, including Joe Hinchcliffe who set up a petition in 2020, and Clwyd West MS Darren Millar, met with the Association of British Insurers ...
Distraught parents of promising teenager killed ...
North Wales Live - Jun 2020
Distraught parents of promising teenager killed in boy racer horror crash make emotional anniversary plea ...
Read articleDistraught parents of promising teenager killed in boy racer horror crash make emotional anniversary plea ...
Teenage daughter's bedroom is untouched
Wales Online - Jun 2021
I don’t want a single parent to be Joanna Alkir because it’s not good, it’s not a good life ...
Read articleI don’t want a single parent to be Joanna Alkir because it’s not good, it’s not a good life ...
Denbighshire Crash
BBC - March 2020
Two teenagers have been locked up for five years after admitting causing the death of a 17-year-old girl as they raced their cars ...
Read articleTwo teenagers have been locked up for five years after admitting causing the death of a 17-year-old girl as they raced their cars ...
Local councillors back campaign
North Wales Live - Oct 2020
Denbighshire councillors have thrown their weight behind a campaign to force young drivers to have a ``black box`` fitted in their car, after a councillor's impassioned plea.
Read articleDenbighshire councillors have thrown their weight behind a campaign to force young drivers to have a ``black box`` fitted in their car, after a councillor's impassioned plea.
Tributes to Olivia Alkir, 17, killed in crash
BBC - Jun 2019
Olivia Alkir, from Efenechtyd, Denbighshire, died after a two-car crash on the B5105 Clawddnewydd road between Ruthin and Cerrigydrudion.
Read articleOlivia Alkir, from Efenechtyd, Denbighshire, died after a two-car crash on the B5105 Clawddnewydd road between Ruthin and Cerrigydrudion.
Links
Petition
UK Government website
Petition set up by Joe Hincliffe ``All new drivers must have a black box and be limited to carrying one passenger. ....``
Visit Governement websitePetition set up by Joe Hincliffe ``All new drivers must have a black box and be limited to carrying one passenger. ....``
The petition is now closed but you can read the government response
Darren Millar backs safer driving campaign
Darren Millar MS website
Clwyd West MS Darren Millar is backing a campaign to promote safer driving among first-year drivers following the tragic death of a Denbighshire teenager ...
Read articleClwyd West MS Darren Millar is backing a campaign to promote safer driving among first-year drivers following the tragic death of a Denbighshire teenager ...