POLICE and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens has named road safety a priority as as par t of a refreshed plan for policing in Avon and Somerset.

Ms Mountstevens set four prioritIes in 2012, soon after being elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset.

Her Police and Crime Plan has been reviewed and the introduction of road safety as a priority recognises the importance of the issue to local communities .

“Road safety is something which is regularly raised with me when I go out and meet with people and in the mail I receive, ”

she said. “It’ s an issue which means different things to different people – for some it is drivers speeding near their homes and schools , for others it is people using mobile phones and sometimes it can be the potential for conflict between different road users .

“While a greater focus on road safety will bring further benefits to our communities , we should acknowledge the work that is alread y taking place to help keep our roads safe .

“The police are well supported by local residents with Community SpeedWatch schemes, a free Road Smar t education course for drivers was launched last year and has had an excellent start, and static speed cameras are no w back on and supporting mobile speed vans and motorbikes.”

The Police and Crime Plan sets out Ms Mountstevens’ aims , objective s and priorities in support of her role securing an efficient, effective and accountable police service , and one which is responsive to local needs.

Her five priorities no w are reducing the impact of antisocial behaviour, tackling domestic and sexual abuse, preventing and reducing burglary, improving road safety for all road users and putting victims first.