With the school holidays approaching, daily routines often change and everyone is a lot more relaxed. Different play locations and holiday destinations means changed traffic environments and new safety concerns.
How do you share road safety information with your school community?
Transport for NSW have developed the following animations, about expected safe road user behaviours.
Did you know the rules have changed and children up to the age of 16 in NSW can now legally ride a bike on the footpath? Previously it was up to the age of 12.
Starting school is an exciting and important milestone for both children and their families. While it's the responsibility of parents and carers to ensure their child's safety when traveling to and from school, schools play a vital role in promoting safe practices every day.
Stage 6 students are a diverse group, varying in their levels of maturity and ability to manage changes and challenges at this time of life. The way in which young people plan for and respond to these situations can have a significant impact on their health and safety.
The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads attended a recent Department of Education Road Safety Education workshop. She praised the NSW government's unique approach and dedicated team of road safety education specialists working with schools.
