This selection of photographs can be used in road safety activities. There are signs and road features designed to slow traffic along with other features that you see in the street that can be used for treasure hunts or traffic trails. The children's Highway Code, Arrive Alive will provide further information on using these features.
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Speed limit reduced for children to 20mph
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20mph zone ends and speed is back up to 30 mph
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An edinburgh bus stop
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Unmarked bump
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Chicane slows or stops traffic, good place to cross as road is narrower. Check both directions.
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Marked bump. Good place to cross as traffic should slow down in this area.
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Sign reminding dog owners of their responsibilities.
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Driveways are dangerous.
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Driveways are hidden and cars can reverse out without warning.
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Children must always check driveways as they pass.
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Green means go, if the crossing is clear.
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Use the green cross code to get to the island.
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Treat each half of the road as a separate crossing.
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Do not assume vehicles will stop and remember to check both directions of traffic
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You must always stop at the kerb.
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Library sign.
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The road narrows to slow traffic. Check both directions.
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The road narrows to slow traffic. Check both directions.
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The road narrowing at a junction.Crossing here is difficult. You have to look left, right and behind you.
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Red man positioned here so you are looking towards oncoming traffic.
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Road narrowing with tactle or dimpled pavement. You have to wait for a safe gap to cross, cars do not have to give you right of way.
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School crossing partol sign.
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Speed bumps.
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Doctors surgery sign.
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Some crossings have tactile surfaces on the pavement.
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Use the green cross code to get to the island. Treat each half of the road as separate crossings.
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A round 20 mph sign.
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Visibility rail, designed so that drivers can see through it. Older rails hide you from drivers so you must always check carefully before stepping out.