Tuesday 29th April 2003

Kids Walk Shocker

More cars off the road as walking to school gains popularity

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[v8thunder]

y'know, there was me thinking that Kia would never make a positive contribution to motoring. Maybe a new public information initiative should follow, with taglines such as 'all men are not paedophiles', 'drivers do not intend to run you over' and 'fresh air is surprisingly healthy'. I actually think in this age of political correctness, common sense is having to be taught. It's crazy, but true.

[cortinaman]

well,something had to be done and its a great story for the areas that have the scheme,pity the school near my father-in-laws doesnt adopt the idea as his road is a total nightmare to get down when school run mum starts dropping off or collecting their little darlings.the amount of double parking or just abandoned bloody m.p.v's that litter boston ave in southend at drop off/pick up time is a joke,but so are the traffic wardens who just stand and watch the rest of us try to fight our way through these inconsiderate drivers(i use the word 'drivers' lightly!).