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30 July 2013

Last updated on 19 January 2020

Buckle Up In The Back Dubai!!


Lesley is a mum of 2, and has been living in Dubai for 4 years now. She has been growing steadily more concerned over the number of families that just don’t use seatbelts or car seats in the back for their children.

It’s not just a local issue either – we are sure many of you have seen it at your school - parents of all nationalities not buckling their kids up!  It’s called Buckle Up In The Back Dubai!!

Her intention is to get all the schools in Dubai involved in promoting awareness of the importance of using a restraint in the back.  
What is it all about?

buckle up in the back dubai lesley cully


I set up the campaign in May 2010 after seeing too many children travelling without proper restraint in the back of cars. I have 2 children and would never put them at risk by not buckling them up.

My belief is that there should be a 3 way approach to make a change and that is:

1) Have the seatbelt law introduced for anyone travelling in the back of a vehicle

2) Proper enforcement of the law

3) Continued educational awareness in schools and nurseries to explain the reasoning behind Buckle Up.

There is no single company behind Buckle Up - the message needs to be spread as far as possible. This is a completely non-profit awareness campaign which relies on supporters for promotional materials. 

Buckle Up is something I do for free in my spare time so do please bear with me if I don't answer calls or emails immediately.

Please do join the campaign on Facebook. Have a look at the work Buckle Up does in schools and nurseries, browse the photo albums and see who supports the campaign - together, we CAN make a difference!

Lesley Cully, Founder

www.buckleupintheback.com


 
 

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