A scheme set up to encourage three year olds to stay safe on the county’s roads is being relaunched in Denbighshire.
The Children’s Traffic Club was originally launched in Denbighshire as a pilot scheme for the whole of Wales in April 2002. The idea originated in Scandinavia, where it proved successful in changing attitudes and reducing casualty figures.
The club is available to all 3 year olds, and parents who register their child on the scheme are sent a series of 6 books, each containing road safety advice which is delivered in a colourful and fun way.
The books contain characters such as Handy Hold, Larry Look and Lucy Listen, each providing road safety advice for children, as well as teaching parents effective ways of communicating the important messages contained in the booklets.
All play groups, nurseries, and childminders are able to participate in this scheme with Children’s Traffic Club Packs which contain the 6 books, colouring templates, a song and story CD, and various other activities. Health Visitors also have CTC packs which they can use during early years checks.
The launch of the Denbighshire Children’s Traffic Club will take place on 13th April.
For further information, please contact Denbighshire’s Road Safety Unit, on 01824 706888.
