Road Safety Week 2026: Safe People on the Move

Road Safety Week 2026

Road Safety Week takes place from 15-21 November 2026 and is organised by Brake. This year's theme is Safe People on the Move.

Whether we walk, wheel, cycle, ride or drive, we all share the roads and have a responsibility to help keep each other safe.

Road safety remains an important safeguarding issue for children and young people travelling to and from school, college, work and leisure activities.

Key Messages

🚶Walking

• Use safe crossing points wherever possible
• Stay alert and avoid distractions
• Put phones away when crossing roads

🚲Cycling

• Wear a helmet where possible
• Ensure bikes are roadworthy
• Be visible to other road users

🚗Driving

• Follow speed limits
• Be aware of children and young people near schools
• Take extra care in poor weather and low light conditions

Children and Young People

Road Safety Week is an opportunity to have conversations about travelling safely, whether walking independently, cycling, using public transport or travelling by car. Small actions can help prevent serious injuries and save lives.

Further Information

• Road Safety Week | Brake
• THINK! Road Safety
• Bikeability | Cycle Training for Everyone - Deliver Safer Training