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Road safety for children
A guide on how to make sure your child understands the importance of road safety no matter what age they are
Cycle safety for children
Find out how you can help your child enjoy the benefits of cycling while keeping safe at all times
When your child needs a car seat
Information about how to make sure you have the correct equipment for your child, depending on things like their age and size
Fitting and using a child's car seat in your vehicle
How to fit child car seats into different types of vehicles, plus information about when your child is allowed to travel without one
Children travelling alone
Issues you may wish to consider, like policies that travel companies may have on children travelling alone
Your child's health and safety when travelling abroad
A guide to things your child should know if they are planning to go on holiday alone
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THINK! road safety advice
Find out how to stay safe on the roads with THINK! facts and stats, adverts and games
