Gravesend youngsters whose classmates have been 'knocked off their feet' by car doors being opened carelessly outside of their school have been awarded for promoting road safety.

Pupils at at Riverview Infants and Junior Schools in Cimba Wood joined a Kent County Council (KCC) parking initiative to promote road safety after parking at their school left them fearing for their lives.

Youngsters began issuing their own parking tickets and creating banners in a bid to urge parents to park sensibly during the school run.

Thanks to the hard work of staff and pupils across the county KCC have received the Special Jury Award.

The award was presented to KCC staff by TV host and wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan at the British Parking Awards held at the Lancaster London hotel earlier this month.

  

KCC transport planner Annette Bonner said: "The responsible parking initiative was designed to offer advice and resources for primary schools to encourage parents and other drivers on the school run to consider their journey options and to park in a safe and considerate manner.

"At Riverview there have been incidents of children being knocked off their feet by car doors being opened and even vehicles driving along pavements."

For more information about the campaign visit: responsibleparking.co.uk

Has you child been affected by this? Call Fiona Simpson on 01689 885734 or email: fiona.simpson@london.newsquest.co.uk