LAURIE BUNN AWARD


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In 1917 the objects of the Council were defined as follows:

Courses of instruction for traffic and transport employees.

The organisation of street traffic with a view to greater public safety and efficiency.

The preparation of schemes with regard street refuges. "Safety" notices on street lamps, etc. for the education of the public, and to arrange effective publicity:

a) Through the Press
b) By poster advertisement
c) By pictorial and other education means for children
d) By cinematography films in picture theatres
e) By a "Safety First" Exhibition, to which the public would have free admission.

Apart from the "Safe Driving" Competition other initiatives included an "Essay" competition which was conducted in schools involving 57,500 children. A "Safety First" Couplet for the best couplet descriptive of the objects of the Campaign and design competition for a "Safety First" emblem were also run. Campaigns aimed at road users, railway travellers and workers and bus passengers were conducted and supported by posters and leaflets.

A major part of the work of the LAPC is educating the public by raising awareness of the problems and solutions involved in road safety.

Over the years the Council has conducted many successful and innovative approached to enhance the effectiveness of their accident prevention campaigns.

To find out about some of these campaigns <<<read more>>>

Road Safety Poster No. 1 (1917) Road Safety Poster No. 2 (1917)