Back to School Road Safety Campaign

Image of Hector the cat waving at a school crossing We all need to play our part to reduce the risks and help our kids stay safe on Territory roads.

Road safety is everyone's responsibility.

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 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 children to get in and out of the car on the kerb side.
When driving, expect the unexpected. Children are often difficult to see behind cars, on street corners and along footpaths. Children may be preoccupied and may not be aware of potential hazards.

Children Crossings are the safest way to cross the road. If walking your child to school, set a good example and use the crossings. Be sure to wait for traffic to stop before crossing.
Talk to your children about being safe on and around roads. Consistent reinforcement and reminding will help your children to remember to do the right thing when you're not around.
If your children walk or ride to school, plan safe travel routes together.
Never call out from across the road. Children are easily excited and might forget to check for traffic.

If your children ride bikes to school, ensure they have a helmet and that they wear it ... it's the law!
Wherever possible encourage your children to ride on the footpaths or cycle paths, rather than on the road ... it's safer.
Teach your children to get off their bikes and walk across crossings. This is also a legal requirement and it gives them time to stop, look for traffic and think before crossing the road.
Check your bikes regularly to ensure that everything is working correctly (ie brakes, chain, tyres, lights and reflectors).
Check the size of your children's bikes. A bike that is too big can be difficult to control and dangerous.

Schools are encouraged to make use of the following road safety resources:

Hector says: "Stop, look, listen and think!"

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