Every child up to at least 10 years should be closely and actively supervised by an adult in the road traffic environment.
Every child up to 8 years of age should hold an adult's hand in the road traffic environment.
The road traffic environment includes footpaths, roads, carparks, unfenced yards and driveways.
If an adult's hand is not available, children should hold onto a pram, bag or adult's clothing.
Children should use an approved child restraint for as long as physically possible, then use a full size booster seat with full back and sides.
Child restraints should be fitted and checked at an authorised restraint fitting station.
Always check that your child's seatbelt is buckled up.
Children should always enter and exit the car using the rear kerbside 'safety door'.
Adults are responsible for deciding where it is safe for children to play. Adults need to monitor and actively supervise children at all times.
Adults are responsible for ensuring children always wear a correctly fitted helmet when riding wheeled toys and bicycles.
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