In this episode of the Project EDWARD Podcast: My Role in the Safe System, James Luckhurst speaks with Seán O’Connor, founder of Ireland’s Drive Aware program, a unique initiative tackling road safety through education and rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Drawing on a background in addiction, mental health, and justice, Seán discusses how Drive Aware works with offenders, particularly young drivers, to explore the causes behind dangerous and careless driving. From self-referrals to court-mandated participation, the program focuses on understanding behaviour, reflecting on consequences, and promoting long-term change. Seán also reflects on the role of enforcement versus education in road safety strategy and why punitive measures alone often fall short.

With insights into human behaviour behind the wheel, this episode offers a compelling case for compassionate intervention and evidence-based reform.

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In this compelling episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Paul Oxborough, founder of Mental Health Motorbike, the UK’s only dedicated mental health support charity for motorcyclists and their families.

Paul shares the poignant story behind the organisation’s creation following the tragic loss of a friend, and how that moment sparked a national movement supporting bikers' mental wellbeing. The discussion explores the crucial intersection between mental health and road safety, highlighting the importance of self-assessment before riding, and how focused riding can be both therapeutic and grounding.

Paul outlines the charity’s growth, including its national network of Mental Health First Aiders and powerful partnerships with road safety organisations. With moving anecdotes and practical strategies, this episode underscores the life-saving potential of peer support, presence at biker events, and proactive mental health engagement. A must-listen for anyone interested in the human side of road safety.

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Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Police and Crime Commissioners Joy Allen (Durham) and Philip Seccombe (Warwickshire), two passionate leaders at the forefront of road safety reform. Together, they unpack the evolving role of PCCs in shaping both local and national road policing strategies.

From relaunching partnerships and rolling out tech like ANPR and Operation Snap, to pushing for bold policy changes like lower drink-driving limits and graduated driver licensing, they aren’t holding back. Both share hard-won insights, what they wish they’d known when they started, what needs to change, and how collaboration (across agencies and communities) is the real engine behind safer roads.

We also hear about the powerful impact of victim advocacy, the importance of holding forces accountable, and how every traffic stop could disrupt wider criminal activity. This is a must-listen for anyone invested in road safety, policy innovation, and community protection.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this episode of My Role in the Safe System, host James Luckhurst speaks with Stewart Lochrie, Managing Director of Caledonian Driver Training and Chair of the ADI National Joint Council.

Stewart shares candid insights into the challenges and opportunities within the driver training industry, particularly around instructor development, public expectations, and the crucial need for cultural change. He emphasises the importance of coaching over instruction, the shortcomings of current training models, and the urgent need to embed modern behavioural science into driving education.

With a focus on improving road safety outcomes and raising standards, Stuart advocates for systemic reform and greater collaboration across industry stakeholders. A must-listen for those passionate about safer roads and meaningful change in driver education.

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Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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In this episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Dr. Rob Torok, an emergency medicine consultant and air ambulance doctor with over 20 years of frontline experience. While much of his career has focused on post-crash response, Torok now pushes for a stronger focus on prevention.

The constant stream of trauma victims has led him to question why road death and injury figures in the UK—around 1,700 deaths and 23,000 serious injuries annually—have barely changed in over a decade.

Dr Torok argues we need bold leadership, better use of technology, and a cultural shift in how we approach road safety. He calls for the full implementation of the promised Road Safety Investigation Branch. Above all, he believes it’s time to stop treating driving as routine and start recognising it as the high-risk activity it truly is.

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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James Luckhurst is joined by James Evans as they dive into the history or First Car. Other topics include:

• Co-Pilot - The Vision Zero Community
• Annoying the DVSA
• The role of technology

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Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Kate Walker joins James Luckhurst to discuss the hidden epidemic that is diabetes and it's impact on road safety in a fascinating discussion that ventures into:

• Legal obligations
• The importance of braking down misconceptions
• What is diabetes

Contact Kate here

Find out more about Project EDWARD here.

Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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Behaviour change psychologist Professor Fiona Fylan discusses strategies for promoting safer behaviours with James Luckhurst. The conversation centres on the Safe System approach to road safety, which focuses on the psychological aspects of behaviour change. The two emphasize the importance of understanding human factors to effectively reduce road traffic incidents.

Find Fiona Fylan here

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Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility.

Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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