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Zak's travel tips

	Be there Never let kids under 8 out on their own.		Hold hands Don't let kids run ahead. Kids on foot should hold on to buggies.
	Don't be shy - wear visi vests They hugely improve the visibility of kids, particularly on grey days, at dusk and in winter, and they're cheap.		Aged 8 to 11? Know where they're going. Help them plan a safe route. If you are plagued by fast traffic, don't let them out alone.
	Kill your speed! Drive below 20 to protect kids around schools, shops and homes. Use your gears - drop to 3rd in a 30, and 2nd in a 20. If you know a teenager who drives, teach them speed is the number one killer and tell them to slow down.		Buy the safest Log on to www.euroncap.com for crash test results. Look for pedestrian crash ratings. in other words, if you car hit a child, what is their chance of survival?
	Keep kids on the inside If there's no pavement, teach kids to 'hug the wall' if they hear traffic.		Stop. Think. Look. Listen. Live. Say and do the code every time.
	Belt up Children should use a child seat that's right for their size and weight until they are 12, or 150cm tall. Buy new. Fit right. Check often.		Never carry extra kids If you don't have the right seats for them, don't carry them.
	Walk to school! Cars near school gates are dangerous and horrid for those who walk. If you drop kids off on your way to work, park a few streets away and walk the last bit. try to walk the whole way once a week or more - and enjoy the time with your kids.		Cycling's great if safe Brake says: kids shouldn't cycle on roads unless they are 11 or older, their route isn't plagued with fast traffic and narrow lanes, they have passed an on-road cycling course, their bike is in full working order, and they are wearing a visi vest and a helmet. If they can't cycle safely, campaign for separate cycle paths and 20mph limits in your town!