Children drive the road-safety message home

Over 470,000 children have taken part in a national competition launched 14 years ago that encourages them to stay safe on the roads.

The Road Safety Authority’s annual Seatbelt Sheriff and Hi-Glo Silver awards encourage children to learn vital road safety skills, such as putting their seatbelt on and wearing high-visibility clothing.

Over 250 primary school children celebrated their efforts in keeping themselves, their families and friends safe on the roads at Dublin Castle yesterday.