There are a number of families within our West Midlands support group who have had loved ones killed in ‘hit-and-run’ collisions, including the local group coordinator, Lucy.  These families have been left with an overriding sense that failing to remain at the scene of a collision is not treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Therefore, a ‘Remain and Report’ campaign has been created by the RoadPeace West Midlands Local Group, working together with Amy Aeron-Thomas of Action Vision Zero.  Their campaign calls for:

1. New criminal charges of failing to remain at the scene of a serious or fatal collision
2. A reduction in the reporting time allowed after a collision (currently up to 24 hours)
3. Immediate licence suspension for those arrested on suspicion of causing a serious injury or fatal collision
4. The government to change the terminology used in legislation and refer to collision not accident.

Amy and Lucy now hold a campaign meeting on the first Tuesday of each month – and anyone bereaved by ‘hit-and-run’, or interested in this work, is welcome to join.  In addition, they have launched a petition around the need to change terminology, which can be found here:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/608904

If you would like to get involved please email Lucy (lucie479@hotmail.com).

Updated on: 24 June 2022