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Driveway display

Christchurch

Cardboard figures of toddlers, the height of a two year old child, were placed just behind a car.

Intent

To reduce the incidence of children run over in driveways.

Audience

Families and drivers

Approach

A display was set up using cardboard figures of toddlers, the height of a two year old child. The figures were placed just behind a car and onlookers were invited to sit in the car so that they could see that the figures would not be visible in a driving situation. The display was promoted at public events. Teachers from pre-schools and Plunket safety officers were trained in setting up the display so that they could demonstrate it when meeting with parents.

Evaluation

The display has been used for three years and is popular with pre-school teachers and volunteers.

Contact details

Community Health Information Centre
Community and Public Health
76 Chester Street East
P O Box 1475, Christchurch

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Last updated: 22 February 2007