I have written to Greater Manchester Police to express serious concern over the recent rise in dangerous driving across Oldham, particularly following a series of alarming incidents, including a fatal crash in Chadderton.
While I previously raised this issue with GMP in December 2023 – and welcomed the 16% drop in incidents that followed – I am now deeply concerned that the situation is worsening again.
That’s why I’ve written once again to GMP, urging them to take stronger and more immediate action. I’ve proposed increased visibility of road safety officers in hotspot areas, more physical safety measures like traffic calming schemes and speed cameras, and greater education, particularly aimed at young and new drivers, to raise awareness of the dangers.
I asked GMP to outline what steps are currently being taken and whether these additional measures are under active consideration. We must not wait for more lives to be lost before decisive action is taken.
This is an issue I will continue to press until our roads are safer for everyone in Oldham.
Please see GMP’s response here.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 