THURROCK Council's Road Safety Team were recetly joined by Essex Police at Benyon Primary School in South Ockendon to teach pupils about road safety.

School Ccrossing patrol officers wore vibrant uniforms with 'Stop Means Stop' messaging to remind drivers of their responsibility when encountering school crossing patrols.

Year Five pupils were accompanied by an Essex Police Officer to take part in a school speed watch event outside of the school on West Road, South Ockendon to check for potential speeding offenders.

Offenders who were caught speeding were given the option of a fine or the opportunity to talk to the pupils about the dangers of speeding.

To learn more about how to make travelling to school safer, visit the safe journeys to school webpage.