A week-long campaign to educate young drivers and riders about road dangers has been delivered across north Powys high schools.

The Your Future Your Choice campaign reached hundreds of students, highlighting the importance of developing safe habits.

The initiative was a joint effort by Dyfed-Powys Police's roads policing officers, school liaison officers, the fire service, and Powys Council's road safety team.

It aimed to make students aware of the consequences of risky behaviour on the road and how to stay safe.

Rob Hamer, roads policing sergeant said: "Our young people are the drivers and riders of tomorrow, and it's vital we equip them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe on the road.

"The Your Future Your Choice campaign has brought together local agencies to provide a clear message: road safety is everyone's responsibility.

"By working together, we can help prevent collisions and save lives."

Throughout the campaign students were educated about the 'Fatal Five'.

The 'Fatal Five' (Image: Supplied) These are the perils of speeding, drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, seatbelts and dangerous driving.

Students watched a film about 17-year-old Olivia Alkir from Ruthin, who died in a June 2019 crash on the B5105 following a collision where two young drivers were racing.

Lindsay Sweetman and Gayle Jones, school liaison officers said: "We hope that by hearing Olivia's story, students will leave with a greater understanding of the risks involved in driving and riding, and the responsibility they hold when they get behind the wheel."

Jim Campbell, Powys County Council's road safety officer, added: "This campaign has been a fantastic example of how the community can come together to create a lasting impact.

"Educating young drivers now can make a huge difference in reducing the number of collisions and fatalities on our roads in the future."

The campaign received positive feedback from students, who said they now feel more confident in making safe choices on the road.

The initiative also led to discussions among students about peer pressure, the Fatal Five behaviours, and the importance of speaking up against unsafe driving.

The event is part of ongoing efforts by Dyfed-Powys Police and partner agencies to address road collisions and fatalities.