Safer roads initiative to take place in the west

Wednesday, 15 April 2015 00:00

The first Manx Motor Meet, held at the Bowl in September 2014

Young drivers in the west of the Island are being persuaded to join the latest Manx Motor Meet.

16-25-year-olds are invited to attend the event at Marine Parade in Peel on Friday with their vehicles to improve their driving skills.

It's a joint effort between the Isle of Man Constabulary, youth services and other Island-based organisations to encourage safe driving and reduce serious incidents on the roads.

Experienced drivers, mechanics and road safety officers will be on hand to offer practical advice between 7-9pm.

The new initiative is less than a year old - but Sergeant Wendy Barker says it's having a proven impact:

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