The Road Victims’ Charter calls for:
- National standards in post-crash response.
- A commitment to extending the rights set out in the Victims' Code to those impacted by road harm, regardless of where they live or whether a crime has occurred.
- Recognition of the trauma of sudden road death and injury.
- Parity with other victim groups.
- Accessible, trauma-informed support.
- Robust and consistent justice.
- Lessons learned to prevent future death and injury.
- Appropriate language when reporting road death and injury.
Road victims have been the forgotten and neglected victims for far too long and that has to change.
Ross Moorlock, CEO, Brake
The Road Victims' Charter was launched by Brake during Road Safety Week 2024. Click here to read about the launch.
The Road Victims’ Charter was written by Brake in collaboration with representatives from the road victim community, support services, NHS, police and representatives from across the criminal justice sector.
To pledge your support for the Road Victims' Charter please email campaigns@brake.org.uk