Young people took part in safety events to help keep them from danger when crossing roads - and stay on their toes at the same time. The Roadwise Rangers were in Springfield Park providing children with activities to help them stay fit, and also to keep them safe, by showing how these same sports skills can be used out on the streets.

The Roadwise scheme also encourages healthy eating, tackles obesity and aims to get children active and into the spirit of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Hackney road safety team was also on hand to check that car seats were correctly fitted and offered in-car safety advice at drop-in testing sessions at Tesco car park in Morning Lane.

Cllr Alan Laing, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said:

"Child seats can reduce the chances of a child being injured or even killed in a car accident but only if they're fitted correctly.

"Research carried out by Trading Standards found that on average, eight out of 10 children's car seats are fitted incorrectly.

"Parents and child carers should also be aware that they could face a £30 on the spot fine for not securing young children properly in cars.

"Or they could end up in court and face a fine of up to £500. It's absolutely vital that children's car seats are fitted correctly."