Road Safety

Road Safety is a Back to School Essential

As children return to school, it is essential to keep safety in mind. 

Talk with your children about safely getting to and from school.

- Keep children safe getting in and out of the car. Always use the door closest to the kerb.

- Keep children safe by walking distraction-free. Expect your child to take off their headphones while walking.

- Keep children safe getting on and off the bus. Wait at the bus stop and stand at least one step back from the road's edge. Always meet your child at the bus stop. Never meet them on the opposite side of the road and call them across. Wait until the bus has gone before crossing the road.

- Keep children safe while using wheeled transport. Children must wear a helmet when riding a bike in any public place – it is the law. Foot scooter, skateboard and rollerblade riders should wear helmets and protective equipment.

Be a positive role model when you are a pedestrian, passenger and driver. Children learn from what they see, as well as what we say.

Never sacrifice safety for convenience