Road safety initiative

Wattle Range Council and SAPOL Millicent Police Cluster have joined forces to encourage safe road use through the Rider Safe Draw campaign. The campaign aims to positively reinforce safe riding behaviours in children through prizes and rewards.

If a child in Wattle Range is ‘caught’ by council staff or police practising safe road use, like wearing a helmet, following the road rules, and riding safely, they will receive an invitation to enter the prize draw.

Major prizes up for grabs include a bike, scooter and helmets. The Rider Safe Draw will take place at the Colour Fun Run event in Lions Park, Stark Avenue, Millicent on January 18 at 10.30 am.

Wattle Range Council manager community development Caroline Hill said the campaign aimed to encourage children in the community to develop safe road use habits from an early age.

“This campaign provides positive reinforcement through rewards and prizes to help make that happen,” Ms Hill said.

Officer in Charge of SAPOL Millicent Police Cluster Rick Errington said road safety was a priority for SAPOL.

“We are pleased to work with the Wattle Range Council and support this initiative which promotes safe behaviours in young road users,” he said.

The Rider Safe Draw is open over the summer school holiday period, to all school-aged children who live, work or study in the Wattle Range Council area and both council and the SAPOL Millicent Police Cluster encourage all parents and guardians to help children develop safe road habits from an early age.