The WDR for Road Traffic Victims is a globally recognised day, which always falls on the third Sunday of November. The day was introduced to remember the millions killed on the roads around the world, and to allow the bereaved to join together to reflect and talk of the lives of those they miss and will always love. The day also allows us to acknowledge the emergency services, and the challenging work they do in responding to road traffic collisions.
The service allows people from all backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs affected by a tragedy on our roads to come together and have a moment to reflect. It also allows the broader community of Warwickshire to show solidarity and support for those who have been bereaved. The event also reminds us that all deaths and injuries on our roads can be prevented and that we all have a responsibility to use the highway network safely. Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has set a target of halving all road casualties in the county by 2030, and, ultimately, we want to get to a position where no one suffers the loss of a loved one on our roads. That will require everyone to play their part and become safer road users, and as a partnership, we are working hard to achieve this.
Attendees are welcome to bring pictures of their loved ones to place by the memorial tree.
