Fewer deaths in Scotland
THE number of deaths and injuries on Scotland’s roads in 2005 was the lowest for more than 50 years, figures produced by the Scottish Executive show.
A total of 286 people were killed, 20 fewer than in 2004. Promotion of safe driving, road safety improvements and tougher enforcement . Source Fleet News 22 June 2006
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