General Article Look where you are going!

Topic Selected: Personal Safety Book Volume: 457

Pedestrian safety is a major concern on UK roads, particularly for children and young people. According to government figures, in 2023, 4,577 pedestrians aged 15 and under were injured on roads, with 1,340 of these incidents resulting in death or life-changing injuries. The most dangerous times for child pedestrians were between 8am and 9am and between 3pm and 7pm – when they were travelling to and from school.

Additionally, research from the University of Lincoln has shown that a third of ro...

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