Child pedestrian safety
Parents and carers play a vital part in teaching children how to cross the road safely. When you cross the road, don’t take risks – children will copy you.
Stop, look, listen and think
Remember to find a safe place to cross, then stop, look, listen and think.
Stop
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Stop just before you get to the kerb
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Do not get too close to the traffic.
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Give yourself lots of time to have a good look all around.
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Remember to choose a place to stop where you can see clearly in all directions, and where drivers can see you ‐ try to avoid crossing between parked cars.
Look
Listen
Think
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Do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic, so that you have lots of time to cross the road.
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Always choose a place to cross the road where you can see the traffic coming in both directions – a straight part of the road is good for this
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When it is safe, go straight across the road – do not run
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Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross
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Look out for cyclists and motorcyclists travelling between lanes of traffic.
Tips for parents when driving a child to school
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Keep the zig-zags clear outside the school
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Think before you park - are you causing a danger to others, especially children?
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All children under 135cm (4' 5") in height (or 12th birthday, whichever they reach first) MUST use the correct child restraint
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If you don't wear your seatbelt, your children will copy you and not wear theirs
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Last updated: Friday 07 June 2019