A child struck by a reversing car has sparked police to remind drivers to take extra care around driveways and footpaths.
A three-year-old was riding a bicycle on a footpath with her parents walking behind her when she was hit by a car in Greenmeadows, Napier on Saturday morning.
The parents spotted the car reversing from a driveway and managed to slow the driver down, however he didn't have enough time to completely stop and the child was struck as a result.
Luckily the child was wearing a helmet and only received minor scrapes and bruises.
Senior sergeant Mike Stevenson said it was a timely reminder for drivers to exercise caution around driveways and footpaths.