A HARD-HITTING road safety ad has been released in the English county of Norfolk in a bid to encourage people not to speed.

The video of the last moments of David Holmes, as he collided with a car at high speed, has been released by his family.

His mother Brenda said she hopes that somebody benefits from the video.

This is the latest shocking road safety ad that doesn’t shy away from showing people the damage dangerous driving can do.

But do these videos have an impact?

Today, we’re asking you: Do shocking road safety ads make you change your driving behaviour?

Poll Results:

Yes (2043)

No (1318)

Sometimes (1003)

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