Road Safety

 

The Road Safety Department deals with the following services:

 

School Crossing Patrol ServiceSchool Crossing Patrol

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 - kstokes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

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 – jajenkins@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

Safe Routes to School

Finally, the road safety unit is also involved in transport grant submissions, particularly in respect of Safe Routes to School. Again queries regarding Safe Routes to schools schemes should be directed to the Senior Road Safety Officer.

 

Useful sites to visit

Road Safety Wales

Co-ordinates and promotes road safety education and training.

http://www.roadsafetywales.co.uk/

 

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Useful information on car seats for parents with young children.

http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/

 

Safety Camera Partnership

A useful site showing locations of speed cameras.

http://www.checkyourspeed.org.uk/

 

LARSOA

Full of road safety news and guidance. Particularly useful for Road Safety Officers.

http://www.larsoa.org.uk/

 

Junior Road Safety Officer

The JRSOs are 'employed' by the school to help promote road safety issues.

http://www.jrsocymru.org.uk/

 

Kerbcraft

Practical Child Pedestrian Training for 5-7 year olds.