Travelling in a car

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Remember the following rules:

  • Only accept a lift from someone who is a qualified driver
  • Never accept a lift from someone who you think may be under the influence of drink or drugs
  • Never accept a lift from a stranger
  • Always wear a seat belt both in the front and in the back seats
  • If you are under 14, it is the driver's responsibility to make sure you are wearing a seat belt - if you are not wearing a seat belt, the driver may be fined up to £500 if the offence goes to court
  • If you are over 14, it is your responsibility and you could be the one fined £500 for not wearing a seat belt



Think first, find a safe place to cross then stop. Stop, stand on the pavement near the kerb. Use your eyes and ears, look all around for traffic and listen. Wait until it is safe and then listen. Wait until it is safe to cross, if traffic is coming let it pass. Look and listen, when there's no traffic near walk straight across the road. Arrive alive, keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross.

Pedestrian Safety

  • Always wear reflective clothing after dark
  • Always cross at a pelican or zebra crossing if possible and always wait for the green man to flash
  • Never cross the road between parked cars
  • If supervising young children always hold their hands in traffic
  • If there is no pelican crossing always follow the GREEN CROSS CODE



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