The Green Cross Code

Whenever you cross the road follow The Green Cross Code!

	Think First Find a safe place to cross, then stop. Make sure you can see the traffic clearly in all directions.
Stop Stand on the pavement near the kerb.
	Use your eyes and ears Look and listen for oncoming traffic. Watch out for bicycles.
Wait until it's safe Don't hurry. If traffic is coming, let it pass. Only cross when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
	Look and listen again When there is no traffic near, walk straight across the road. Don't run.
Arrive alive Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross. Walk straight across the road.

For further information on road safety visit the Hedgehogs website at www.hedgehogs.gov.uk

To download a copy of the Department of Transport's Get Across Road Safety, click on the link below.

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