Back to School Road Safety Campaign

Let's help our kids stay safe on the road.

Always remember, wherever kids are, expect the unexpected.

Road safety is everyone's responsibility.

Guidelines to help keep your children safe near traffic

Always set a good example for your child/children. Choose safety over convenience.
Talk to your child/children about safe behaviour. Consistent road safety education will help instill good road safety practices and ensure your child does the right thing when you're not around.
If your child/children walk or ride to school, plan safe travel routes together.
If you drive your child/children to school ensure that they always wear their seatbelts. It's simple and it could save their lives.
Never call out from across the road. Children are easily excited and might forget to check for traffic.

Bicycles are vehicles and therefore have the same rights and responsibilities as all other road users.
If your child/children ride their bike to school, ensure that they have a helmet and that they wear it ... it's the law!
Wherever possible encourage your child/children to ride on the footpaths or cycle paths, rather than on the road ... it's safer.
Check your child/children's bike regularly to ensure that everything is working correctly (ie brakes, chain, tyres, lights and reflectors).
Check the size of your child/children's bike. A bike that is too big can be difficult to control and dangerous.

Remember, the speed limit in school zones is 40km/h from 7am to 5pm on school days.
Never park in a place that could endanger your child or other children. Don't park on the yellow lines. They are there to ensure the safety of all children by allowing enough clearance from vehicles at school crossings.
Encourage your child/children to get in and out of the car on the kerb side.
Young children are easily distracted and can be very unpredictable in traffic situations, so slow down and play it safe.

Schools are encouraged to make use of the following road safety resources: Hector the Road Safety Cat

Hector says: "Keep your cool when cruising to school!"

For further information on Road Safety, please contact the Road Safety Branch of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.