Transcript Road Safety
1 in 3 1 in 5 1 in 6 1 in 10 In fact 1 in 5 road deaths in Northern Ireland were pedestrians Let’s be more safe on the roads and reduce this number – eg In fact 1 in 5 road deaths in Northern Ireland were pedestrians Let’s be more safe on the roads and reduce this number – eg WHAT IS THE CODE? Find a safe place to cross Stand on the pavement near the kerb. Do not get too close to the traffic Keep looking and listening for traffic as you cross Look all around for traffic and listen If traffic is coming, let it pass. Do not cross until there is a safe gap in the traffic and you are certain that there is plenty of time This enables you to see oncoming traffic and allows them to see you! DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT DOE stands for Department of Environment The DOE looks after Road Safety, the environment, historic places and loads more. Why not check out their website! DOE stands for Department of Environment The DOE looks after Road Safety, the environment, historic places and loads more. Why not check out their website! 5 9 7 13 Children have difficulty judging speed and distance until they are at least 9 years old Next time you cross the road use the GREEN CROSS CODE steps! Children have difficulty judging speed and distance until they are at least 9 years old Next time you cross the road use the GREEN CROSS CODE steps! 10% 25% 50% 85% Cycle helmets can reduce the risk of serious head injury by 85% Make sure to always wear your cycle helmet when riding your bike! Cycle helmets can reduce the risk of serious head injury by 85% Make sure to always wear your cycle helmet when riding your bike! 1 in 10 3 in 10 6 in 10 8 in 10 If hit by a car travelling at 40mph, 3 in 10 pedestrians are killed Always stop at the edge of the kerb before crossing! If hit by a car travelling at 40mph, 3 in 10 pedestrians are killed Always stop at the edge of the kerb before crossing! Help other road users to see you Wear or carry something light-coloured, bright or fluorescent When it is dark use reflective materials You could get badly injured This affects your ability to play football or go dancing This could limit your ability to walk This makes getting around school difficult Occupantcontrolled powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs £2,000 - £3,000 Ramp for Wheelchair - £60.00 Average cost of road casualties per year is £1,742988 to the NI economy You could also lose your job if you become seriously injured in an accident From Amazon Reflective Hi-Vis Vest £1.92 -Amazon Safety gear isn’t dear – buy it now! Reflective Armband and waistband £2.40 from Amazon Reflective Stickers £1.54 -Amazon CHECK OUT MY SAFETY GEAR! In September alone in NI there have been 78 children under the age of 16 killed or seriously injured from road traffic collisions. There were 24,580 people killed or seriously injured in NI in 2014, a 4% increase compared with 2013. There were 193,290 reported road casualties of all severities, 4% higher than 2013. For every 1km/h reduction in average speed, there is a 2% reduction in the number of crashes From PSNI website • Be Seen! - Wear bright or reflective clothing •Always look both ways before crossing the road •Never use phones when crossing the road •Never run in front of a vehicle •Always use safe crossing places (green cross code!) •Remember that even if you don’t get injured you can still cause serious accidents! STOP, THINK, LOOK, LISTEN, ARRIVE ALIVE AND WEAR YOUR SAFETY GEAR