Parents in Stone are being urged to make sure their children are safe and seen as the dark nights draw in.
The Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership has funded 10,000 reflective dangle discs and wristbands which are being handed out to primary-aged children.
County councillor Mike Maryon, Cabinet member for road safety, said: “The Be Bright, Be Seen campaign is a potentially lifesaving initiative. By making sure that motorists can see children when they are out and about, we can make a big difference to road safety. The luminous dangle discs and wristbands will be worn by 10,000 children across Staffordshire and are one of many initiatives that we are hosting to keep our children safe this winter.”
Stone library has joined other libraries across the county to hand out the wristbands and dangle discs. Posters promoting the campaign are also being displayed in libraries and headteachers are publicising the dangle discs on their websites and in their newsletters.
Letters explaining the dangers that youngsters could face if they are not seen in the dark have been sent to parents in Stone. They can fill in a slip at the bottom of the letter and exchange at Stone library for a dangle disc and wristband. The road safety accessories will be available until November 5.
