Road Safety
The Road Safety Department deals with the following
services:
School Crossing Patrol Service
The unit administers a School Crossing Patrol service, provided
in the morning and afternoon outside the majority of the Vale of
Glamorgan's schools. Any queries relating to this service should be
directed to the Road Safety Officer.
Road Safety Education
The Road Safety Unit is also responsible for implementing
matters relating to road safety education, and undertakes work in
schools in the Vale. Any queries regarding pedestrian or cycle
training should in the first instance be directed to the Senior
Road Safety Officer.
Kerbcraft Child Pedestrian Training
The Child Pedestrian practical roadside instruction, for 5-7
year old pupils, with help from Volunteer Training Co-ordinator is
responsible for delivering Kerbcraft, a national child pedestrian
training scheme funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. The
scheme develops responsible behaviour and road safety
awareness. If you would like more information on becoming involved
contact the Coordinator.
Safe Routes In Communities
Finally, the road safety unit is also involved in transport
grant submissions, particularly in respect of Safe Routes to
Communities. Any queries regarding Safe Routes to Communities
schemes should be directed to the Senior Road Safety Officer.
Tel: 01446 700111
Fax: 01446 421392
Email: planning&transport@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Useful Road Safety websites
Road Safety Wales
Co-ordinates and promotes road safety education and
training.
www.roadsafetywales.co.uk/
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Useful information on car seats for parents with young
children.
www.childcarseats.org.uk/
Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership
A useful site showing locations of speed cameras.
www.gosafe.org/
Road Safety GB
A national road safety organisation that represents local
government road safety teams.
www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/
Junior Road Safety Officer
The JRSOs are 'employed' by the school to help promote road
safety issues.
www.jrsocymru.org.uk/
Kerbcraft
Practical Child Pedestrian Training for 5-7 year olds.
Driving Theory Test Pro
Vale Residents who are learning to drive can practise for
the Driving Theory Test through their local library.
Access to Theory Test Pro
is free for library members who call in to any Vale of Glamorgan
Library. Members can also access Theory Test Pro from outside of
the library using their library card.