Messages+for+the+Community



A variety of strategies can be used to reach parents as they teach their children road safety skills. To communicate with parents try:
 * the School Web site
 * e-mails,
 * newsletters,
 * holding a Traffic Safety Day to promote safe driving, safe walking and safe cycling to school.
 * BOT or PTA members, PEO's and others- distribute fliers and talk to drivers who pick up or drop off children.
 * Walkers and bicyclists are given safety information and incentives at a welcome table as they arrive at the school.
 * Use [|catchy phrases]on the school community noticeboard eg "Give our kids a brake!" "Be nifty, travel at fifty." "Safe driving-dont leave home without it!" "Safe driving is no accident"
 * Use a speed trailer to monitor volume and speed of passing traffic.
 * Use local media-TV, radio, newspapers-to promote road safety awareness especially near your school.
 * Do a mail drop within the school zone, reminding the wider community that school is heading back-be aware!
 * Invite law enforcement such as NZ Police and/or council parking wardens to monitor the before and after school chaos.


 * [[file:Road Safety Newsletter suggestions..doc]]
 * [[file:Key MonthlyRoad Safety Messages to put in Newsletter.doc]]
 * [[file:creative_slogans.doc]]