Stop for school children

Why

Children are learners in traffic. They are not yet familiar with the dangers, cannot yet judge speeds and distances correctly and have no idea how long the stopping distance of a car is.

SO

Don’t just slow down, but always stop your vehicle when a child wants to cross the road. This is because children learn from the police not to cross the road until the wheels have come to a standstill.

Rule #1

Drive carefully and slowly when there might be children on or near the road.

Rule #2

Come to a complete stop when a child with right of way wants to cross.

Rule #3

Avoid using hand signals so the child can concentrate on other road users.

Rule #4

Give the child the time they need and stay stationary until they have crossed the road.

STOP

Always stop before crossing the road. The curb is the stopping stone.

LOOK

Look both ways to see if a vehicle is coming.

LISTEN

Listen carefully. Sometimes you hear something you can’t see.

GO

Only cross when no vehicle is approaching or when the wheels are stationary. Never run and continue to pay attention to traffic when crossing (check your eyes).

SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL

Choose the safest route for your child rather than the shortest.

PRACTISE THE ROUTE

Practise your child’s route to school with them and point out dangerous areas.

VISIBLE CLOTHING

Make sure your child wears clothes that are easy to see with bright colours and reflective materials.

Be a role model

Support your child by explaining the rules of the road and keeping to them yourself.

Keep school children safe with these products.

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Why children
are still learning

The way to school is an important place for children to play and experience. At the same time, they practice moving safely in traffic and assessing dangers. Because children are learners in traffic, they need our support.

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