The event was held in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh PCSP, PSNI, Lisburn & Castlereagh Road Safety Committee, Rotary Club of Lagan Valley and Integrity Tyres & Auto Services.
The participants learnt how to check fluid levels, tyre pressures and understand vehicle warning lights. The Lisburn & Castlereagh Road Safety Committee also delivered a short presentation on road safety which focussed on the ‘Fatal Five’:
- Don’t drink and drive
- Slow down
- Don’t get careless
- Belt up
- Stay off your phone
Cllr Alan Martin, Chair of Lisburn & Castlereagh PCSP, commented: “I am delighted that PCSP took the lead in organising this very practical workshop to improve basic car maintenance and road safety during the week of road safety awareness.
“Similar events were held in 2024 for female drivers with extremely positive feedback received from the ladies who participated. Everyone enjoyed the fun and accessible way to build their knowledge on a very important and serious subject.
“I would like to personally thank PCSP staff, PSNI, Lisburn & Castlereagh Road Safety Committee, Rotary Club of Lagan Valley and Integrity Tyres & Auto Services who supported this initiative.”
Stephen Dickson, Chair of Lisburn & Castlereagh Road Safety Committee, said: “This road safety event underscored the vital importance of the ‘Fatal Five’ message, equipping young people to make decisions that protect themselves and everyone else on the road.
“We believe this initiative can have a lasting impact fostering a generation committed to safer road use.”
Ann Cully, President of the Rotary Club of Lagan Valley, added: “Members of the Rotary Club of Lagan Valley were delighted to be involved in this latest PCSP Road Safety Initiative, which offered very practical advice and information on vehicle maintenance and safe driving to young motorists.
“On behalf of the Club, I would like to thank PCSP, Integrity Tyres & Auto Services and the other stakeholders involved for the opportunity to be involved in Road Safety Week 2025.”
For more information on road safety, you can contact the PCSP Officers at pcsp@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or call the PSNI on 101 and ask to speak with Road Policing.
You can also visit the PSNI website