 Congestion Busting Toolbox Brief Security

Causes of congestion Below are some of the main causes of congestion in the capital Collisions – 28% Vehicle breakdowns – 9% Highway authority works – 19% Utility works – 19% Special events – 4% Other issues – 21%

Effects of congestion Congestion wastes time Makes it difficult to predict journey times Wastes fuel – which costs money and is bad for the environment Slows down the emergency services Increases wear and tear on vehicles Increases driver stress Today we will look out how a few simple security measures can help reduce congestion ‘Help keep London Rolling’

 Theft of or from vehicles The theft of a lorry or load can have a significant impact on drivers, particularly for smaller operators and owner-drivers In 2008, 1895 trucks were stolen in the UK and half were never recovered TruckPol recorded almost 3749 incidents of crime, with a combined value of £84.5 million €8 billion worth of goods were stolen from trucks every year

 Theft of or from vehicles Always take the keys with you - never leave them in the cab While driving - keep your cab doors locked When loading or unloading - lock the cab Be secure

 Theft of or from vehicles Plan ahead Plan your route before you start your journey

 Theft of or from vehicles Be Aware

 Theft from vehicles Trailer doors are open

 ‘Round the corner’ theft A common method employed by criminals, particularly in and around London is to approach you when you arrive at your destination or when you are parked outside waiting to unload

 ‘Round the corner’ theft Often criminals will give the appearance of working at the destination, wearing staff uniform or simply a high visibility vest

 Actions to take if followed If you feel that you are being targeted by being followed you should: Observe Can you see what is behind you?

 Actions to take if followed If you feel that you are being targeted by being followed you should: Slow down Is the suspicious vehicle prepared to overtake?

 Actions to take if followed If you feel that you are being targeted by being followed you should: Divert Repeat travel around roundabouts

 Actions to take if followed If you feel that you are being targeted by being followed you should: Inform Only stop at a customer’s delivery point or a busy well-lit area, where there is likely to be surveillance

 Reducing the threat of terrorism

 Protective security UK strategy for countering terrorism Pursue Prevent Protect Prepare To stop terrorists attacks To stop people becoming terrorists or supporting them To strengthen UK protection against a terrorist attack To mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack

 Protective Security How can a driver contribute? Increase capacities to detect, investigate and disturb terrorist threats Reduce vulnerability of the transport network and to increase the resilience of the U.K.’s infrastructure Pursue Protect To stop terrorists attacks To strengthen UK protection against a terrorist attack

 Protective Security Terrorism is a national threat, and it is important to remember everybody as a role to play in helping to prevent it IF YOU SUSPECT IT REPORT IT CALL CONFIDENTIAL ANTI- TERRORIST HOTLINE

 Terrorism and road congestion Make the link

 Congestion Busting Toolbox Brief Thank you and any questions?