Horse riders, carriage drivers, mobility scooters, cyclists and those who walk on the road joined together in Wroxall and Upper Ventnor on Sunday (15th September) for an annual ride out as part of the Island’s Pass Wide and Slow (PWAS) campaign.
Joe Robertson attended the Pass Wide and Slow Campaign which is a vital initiative aimed at improving road safety for horse riders and vulnerable road users.
Horse riders, carriage drivers, mobility scooters, cyclists and those who walk on the road joined together in Wroxall and Upper Ventnor on Sunday (15th September) for an annual ride out as part of the Island’s Pass Wide and Slow (PWAS) campaign.
The Campaign advocates motorists to pass horses at a safe distance of at least 2 metres and reduce their speed to 15 mph or less when encountering horses on the road. With the number of incidents involving horses and vehicles on the rise, the campaign seeks to educate drivers on how to prevent accidents.
Joe Robertson said, "It was great to join in and support the Island’s Pass Wide and Slow Awareness Ride which started at Cook’s Castle Farm.
“There was a good turnout of horse riders, together with cyclists and walkers, who all came together in the sunshine to help raise awareness and promote understanding of how to use the road safely and courteously alongside horses.
“As the highway code is advisory and there are currently no specific laws governing the passing of horses on roads, the ride outs serve as a good reminder for all drivers to be mindful of vulnerable road users by leaving at least 2 metres and keeping under 10mph while passing.
“I was glad to see a strong support for the ride out, and we were joined by Cllr Rodney Downer and representatives from the Police.”
