A primary school pupil from Hamilton has won the top prize in the council’s annual road safety calendar competition.Christopher Agnew, a P6 pupil at St Mary’s in the town, created the slogan “cross where you can be seen, not in between”.His winning entry also features a drawing which illustrates the dangers of crossing in between park cars.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Chairman of South Lanarkshire Council’s roads safety forum, Councillor Davie McLachlan, said: “Well done to Christopher for his excellent drawing and to all the pupils who entered this year’s road safety calendar competition.“The standard of entries as well as the creativity and ideas were outstanding, with important messages about keeping safe on or near the roads.“Parked vehicles cause hazards for both pedestrians and drivers.
Not only do they block the view of oncoming traffic for pedestrians, but it is also difficult for a pedestrian to be seen by the driver.
There is also the risk that the parked vehicle may move forward or reverse.”Christopher’s winning entry was chosen from 3,133 drawings received from 100 schools across the area.His illustration has been featured on the road safety calendar for 2023, which has been handed out to schools and offices across the area.Chairman of the council’s community and enterprise
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