The Manchester City Council Road Safety team will be holding road safety 'Step Outsides' in Schools starting in October

To book a Step Outside at your Manchester School contact the team via: g.charlson@manchester.gov.uk

Stop means Stop!

Tuesday June 24th Careless and impatient drivers are putting children's lives at risk by refusing to stop at school crossing patrols. Pupils at St Kentigern's school in Fallowfield took to the streets in protest wearing high visibility jackets and carrying placards to drive the message home that 'Stop means Stop.!'
Research by Manchester City Council's road safety officers shows that in the last 12 months alone, there have been 50 documented cases of 'drive-throughs' where reckless drivers have driven through a crossing when children have been crossing.

Councillor Richard Cowell, Executive Member for environment with responsibility for transport, Manchester City Council says:
"Driving a car carries with it a huge responsibility. If you drive aggressively or impatiently it can have catastrophic results".



Paul Jackson, headteacher at St Kentigern's school says:
"We value the essential role of the school crossing patrol ensuring that children can cross the road safely. Wilbraham Road can be a very busy and fast road, so it is essential that drivers show respect and drive considerately."

Chief Inspector Haydn Roberts from the traffic management unit of Greater Manchester Police says:
" School crossing patrols deliver an essential service making sure children get across the road safely. Drivers should understand and comply with their instructions. School crossing patrols have the legal power to stop traffic and drivers who disobey them can be fined up to £1,000 plus a minimum of three penalty points on their driving licence."

Stop Means Stop! Leaflets have been distributed to a variety of public venues such as garages and libraries throughout the city.

For more information about Manchester City Council visit www.manchester.gov.uk

Manchester Junior Schools
Road Safety Quiz Final 2009
 

The quiz, organised by Manchester City Council's Road Safety Team, is designed to promote interest in and knowledge of a range of road safety matters amongst 7 - 11 year olds.

This years Road Safety Quiz Final was held at Manchester Town Hall, in the Great Hall. 
The eight teams who reached the finals are: Abbott Community Primary School, Brookburn Primary School, Cheetwood Primary School, King David Junior School, Northenden Primary School St Anthony's RC Primary, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, St Francis RC Primary School.
 
After 4 practical rounds the two top scoring teams went on to contest the Grand final where Abbott Community School were the victors with St Anthony's RC runners up.

All schools recieved a cash prize and trophies for the team members.

The Quiz Starts again with the first round online in November go to:
www.manchesterschoolsroadsafetyquiz.co.uk for more details.



Abbott Community School receiving their trophies from the lord Mayor.

  

 Sacred Heart And Brookburn taking part in the practial sessions

For more information about Manchester City Council visit www.manchester.gov.uk