This year, Child Safety Week takes place between the 3-9 June and the theme is “Safety. Sorted!” It’s all about helping families feel confident that, with one small change, they can stop a serious incident and be clear what they need to do to keep their children safe.
Here’s a few small changes that everyone can do to help get children’s road safety sorted:
- teach children road safety skills from an early age. Encourage children to think, stop, look and listen
- set a good example by crossing at a safe place and follow the Green Cross Code
- hold hands with young children when near busy roads and when you cross
- use the right car seat for your child’s height and weight and your car
- don’t speed, and drive carefully near schools or where children play
- wear a cycle helmet, reflective clothing and use bike lights at night
- put your phone away when you’re driving, walking and cycling
- check your vehicle and your tyres regularly