19/05/2026
📣 New to driving? Or supporting someone who is? Our road safety seminar at this weekend's Open Day could be the most important session you attend this year📣
With our North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru collegues, we will host powerful and thought-provoking seminars as part of this year’s event, highlighting the devastating consequences of road traffic collisions and the importance of safe driving.
"Olivia’s Story" shares the story of 17-year-old Olivia Alkir, who tragically lost her life in a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Ruthin in June 2019. Olivia was a rear seat passenger in a car being driven recklessly by a newly licenced driver who was racing another driver, when he lost control on a bend hitting an oncoming car head-on.
The road safety film – which is usually shown in schools and colleges, aims to educate teenagers and parents about road safety, emphazising the consequences of reckless behaviour and the importance of responsible driving to prevent similar tragedies.
The seminar - held at 10:30am and 3pm in our main Conference Room, is aimed at those who are learning to drive or who have just passed their test, including parents and carers of teenagers. The presentation is suitable to those aged 16+
Sergeant Nicholas Choak, who is facilitating the seminars said: “Olivia’s Story is truly heart breaking and this powerful film aims to help educate young people about the importance of staying safe on the road.
“Sadly, young drivers are much more likely to be involved in road traffic collisions, often due to inexperience and a lack of knowledge on the risks. The film targets new or pre-drivers and aims to help them be aware of their responsibilities and of the devastating consequences that can occur.”
Olivia’s Mum, Jo Alkir, who is campaigning for GPS black boxes to be fitted to every young person’s car will also be in attendance on the day.
The Open Day, which will be held at Police Headquarters in Colwyn Bay on Saturday, 23rd May, will provide a unique opportunity for members of the public to engage directly with specialist policing teams including the Roads Crime Unit, Police Dogs and Drone Team as well as external road safety professionals.
Further details are available via: https://orlo.uk/MHaWq
Learn more about Olivia via: https://orlo.uk/y3jP3
