A new pavement art campaign has been launched at selected Warwickshire secondary schools to warn young people about the dangers of walking and texting.

'Walking can really ruin a phone' is the message from Warwickshire County Council's road safety education team.

The new art installations have recently been painted at the following schools across Warwickshire including Aylesford School in Warwick.

Beyond the dangers of dropped phones resulting in damage, the campaigns core aim is to make children aged 11 to 16 aware that if they are lost texting on their phones whilst walking to school, they are likely unaware of the potential hazards that could be present, particularly around busy roads.

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio holder for transport and planning, said: "Warwickshire's young people texting while walking to school is a common sight around the county and we hope this new pavement art campaign will make them aware of the potential dangers.

"When people are texting and walking, they are not adequately aware of their surroundings and this can have catastrophic consequences, particularly around busy roads during rush hour periods."

The campaign can be seen at:

• Henley-in-Arden School, Henley-in-Arden
• Alcester Academy, Alcester
• Bilton School, Rugby
• The George Eliot Academy, Nuneaton
• Kineton High School, Kineton
• Trinity Catholic School, Leamington Spa
• Aylesford School, Warwick