Welcome to CREST Derbyshire
Every day numerous collisions take place on Derbyshire roads. Whilst some are relatively minor in nature others tragically result in lives being changed forever, either through injuries sustained or the loss of life itself. Speeding remains one of the top four causes of all collisions involving serious injury or loss of life commonly referred to as the fatal 4.
Even a small increase in speed can significantly increase the chance of someone being struck by a vehicle losing their life e.g. a pedestrian hit at 30 mph has a one in five chance of being killed whilst the risk of death rises to one in three if they are hit at 35mph.
In addition, whenever Derbyshire Police have asked local residents the issues that cause the most concern, speeding is consistently highlighted as a priority. It’s clear that speeding remains a real issue for many communities with ongoing requests for Police and partner organisations to take positive action.
It is for these reasons, that CREST exists and remains at the forefront of efforts to improve road safety in Derbyshire. Through a combination of enforcement and education our staff and partners remain totally committed in our efforts to make Derbyshire roads safer for all.
Recieved a Ticket?
What to do if you receive a speeding ticket/Notice of Intended Prosecution.
Our Cameras
Here is an interactive google map of a selection of where our different camera sites are, however this list is not exhaustive.
Fatal Four
The fatal four behaviours cause death and serious injury.
Speed Watch
Volunteers from local communities work alongside Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) to monitor speeding traffic in their areas.
Live Initiatives
Drink a Little, risk a Lot.
In 2022, an estimated 1,920 people were killed or seriously injured in collisions where drink driving was a factor. Young men are over-represented in drink drive casualties, yet are less likely than the general population to say that drink driving is risky.
To tackle this, the THINK! ‘Drink a little, risk a lot’ campaign highlights the consequences of even a few drinks before driving.
50% of young male drivers say they intend to be sensible but often get carried away when socialising, putting themselves at risk. The campaign challenges young male drivers’ perceptions around personal limits, by raising awareness that even a little bit of alcohol can put you and your licence at risk.
For more information visit the THINK! website here.
'Too Close for Comfort'
Tailgating can lead to road users feeling anxious and uncomfortable.
Intentional or not, tailgating continues to be a safety issue. It contributes to an average of 147 people being killed or seriously injured every year on our motorways and major A-roads.
By maintaining a safe distance, you actively reduce the risk of collisions and ensure a more comfortable and secure experience for every driver, cyclist, and pedestrian using our roads.
For more information please visit the National Highways campaign.
THINK Speed Campaign
Even familiar roads can throw up the unexpected. When you’re going a little too fast, you have less time to react. Is pushing your speed worth it? THINK!
THINK are relaunching their speed campaign which calls on young drivers to rethink their speed and highlights the risks of not driving to the correct conditions for the road. The campaign, running from January to March 2025, aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads.
Speeding contributes to over half of all fatal collisions in Britain and injures or kills 137 young people every week. Speed is the leading factor for all fatal collisions in Great Britain, with the majority of these happening on rural roads.
The campaign has a particular focus on young men, as male drivers aged 17-24 are significantly over-represented in speed-related deaths and injuries, often underestimating the risks of driving just a little too fast for the conditions. Young men are 4 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured on the roads than any other age group.
The campaign will be promoted across various media channels, including cinema, radio, digital audio, online video, and social media. Additionally, THINK! will re-run its dynamic audio ads, UnXpected FM, which use real-time weather data to tailor broadcasts to specific rural road conditions. The campaign also includes new social media creatives and a partnership with LadBible, where popular influencers will create content focusing on the consequences of speeding. Click here for more information.