UK Road Safety Strategy Pledges New Life After Dev's Law Campaign
A year after the UK unveiled its ambitious new road safety strategy, a dedicated campaigner says that her tireless efforts have finally borne fruit. Meera Naran, whose eight-year-old son Dev was killed in a 2018 motorway collision, has welcomed the inclusion of life-saving technology as part of the strategy.
Naran's advocacy work began after Dev died in a smart motorway crash when his grandfather and older brother were also seriously injured. The tragedy sparked an outpouring of grief and a determination to make meaningful change.
The new UK road safety strategy aims to cut thousands of deaths by 2035, with Naran crediting the government's pledge to implement autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in all new vehicles as "Dev's Law". She believes that this technology could have potentially prevented her son's death and sees it as a crucial step towards reducing road fatalities.
Naran, a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacy at Leicester University, has been working tirelessly since Dev's passing to push for change. Her expertise and professional skills have been invaluable to the campaign, which has focused on evidence-based advocacy rather than emotional appeals.
Minister Lilian Greenwood praised Naran's dedication and said that the new strategy was built on her own experiences of road collisions. "She worked tirelessly in memory of her son Dev to champion life-saving technologies," she stated.
Naran sees her campaign as a personal quest, driven by the desire to reduce road deaths and prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies. Her words of grief are tempered by hope: "For this government to actually make that change happen is really important."
A year after the UK unveiled its ambitious new road safety strategy, a dedicated campaigner says that her tireless efforts have finally borne fruit. Meera Naran, whose eight-year-old son Dev was killed in a 2018 motorway collision, has welcomed the inclusion of life-saving technology as part of the strategy.
Naran's advocacy work began after Dev died in a smart motorway crash when his grandfather and older brother were also seriously injured. The tragedy sparked an outpouring of grief and a determination to make meaningful change.
The new UK road safety strategy aims to cut thousands of deaths by 2035, with Naran crediting the government's pledge to implement autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in all new vehicles as "Dev's Law". She believes that this technology could have potentially prevented her son's death and sees it as a crucial step towards reducing road fatalities.
Naran, a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacy at Leicester University, has been working tirelessly since Dev's passing to push for change. Her expertise and professional skills have been invaluable to the campaign, which has focused on evidence-based advocacy rather than emotional appeals.
Minister Lilian Greenwood praised Naran's dedication and said that the new strategy was built on her own experiences of road collisions. "She worked tirelessly in memory of her son Dev to champion life-saving technologies," she stated.
Naran sees her campaign as a personal quest, driven by the desire to reduce road deaths and prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies. Her words of grief are tempered by hope: "For this government to actually make that change happen is really important."
OMG u guys! did u know in 2018 there were 1,792 road fatalities in the UK alone?! 
that's like, a whole lot of ppl getting hurt every year! 
and now they're introducing autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in all new vehicles 
which can prevent up to 90% of frontal collisions 
btw did u know AEB is already mandatory in over 80 countries worldwide?! 
it's like, we're finally catching up! 
and the UK's aiming to cut thousands of deaths by 2035 
that's a total of 6,500 fewer road fatalities 
u feel me?! 
I'm so relieved that Meera Naran's tireless efforts have finally paid off with the inclusion of AEB in all new vehicles 
it's like she's given her son a second chance at life 
I mean, can you imagine how hard it must be for her to see this change happen? It's amazing that Minister Lilian Greenwood recognized her dedication and expertise too 
Naran's experience is what drives me crazy - just think of all those families who have lost loved ones on our roads 
! Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in all new vehicles? Mind blown 
! It could've prevented Dev's death & others like his 
! Government pledge to cut thousands of deaths by 2035 is a good start 
. Naran's campaign was all about evidence-based advocacy, which is so important 
. It's heartbreaking that her son Dev lost his life in a motorway collision, but it's amazing how his tragedy could lead to a game-changing road safety strategy. I think the inclusion of AEB in all new vehicles is a huge step forward 
. Meera's personal story has definitely made her a powerful voice for change, and I'm sure she'll continue to push for more innovative solutions to reduce road fatalities 
fingers crossed that this strategy actually makes a difference by 2035 
. Autonomous emergency braking in all new vehicles could've definitely made a difference in Dev's tragic accident 
. It's also great to see Lilian Greenwood giving credit where it's due and acknowledging Meera's tireless efforts 
. Losing a child in such a tragic accident must be unbearable, but she's been using her pain to drive positive change for others who are going through the same thing 
. What do you think? Do you think Meera Naran's campaign is making a difference? 
. We need more people like Meera Naran who aren't afraid to speak up and make change happen.
. The numbers are still staggering, but at least they're working towards a goal of cutting thousands of deaths by 2035 – let's hope they can actually stick to it 
. And hey, I'm all for Minister Lilian Greenwood giving props to Naran's tireless efforts, but someone needs to give her a hard time about the whole 'Dev's Law' thing... sounds like a bit of a PR stunt to me