School in Hagen: Police promotes traffic safety for children

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The beginning of a new phase of life for children means not only schoolbags and school buses, but also new challenges in terms of security. This Thursday, August 22, 2024, numerous children experienced their first day of school in Hagen. An occasion that the Hagen police used together with the Verkehrswacht to convey valuable information on traffic safety.

The events took place at the Karl-Ernst-Osthaus School in Lützowstrasse. Around 10 a.m., the young students and their families gathered in the schoolyard, where the police were present with a stand. In addition to various information documents that offer parents and children important information for a safe way to school, the police also focused on the importance of visibility in road traffic. This is particularly important because many children are now on foot or by bike on their way to school.

attention to traffic safety

A touching moment of the day was the group photo with 56 children, which is symbolic of the number of children who were injured in Hagen last year in traffic accidents. This campaign should not only sensitize the police, but also all road users that numerous small pedestrians are on the move with the schooling. This also requires the other road users to increase their caution and attention in road traffic.

In the coming weeks, the Hagen police service will be more present near schools and kindergartens. The main focus is on speed controls and the monitoring of parking and holding bans. The aim is to increase the safety of the students on their schoolmates and to ensure a uniform flow of traffic.

The Hagen Verkehrswacht emphasizes the importance of cooperation between schools, police and parents. The schooling campaign is more than just a level of information; It is part of a holistic approach that aims to strengthen the awareness of traffic safety in the community. This initiative should not only take preventive measures, but also to build up a strong network that connects children, parents and schools.

Part of the documents that new students and their families receive contains practical tips for designing the way to school. This includes recommendations for the choice of safe routes and the use of warning vests that help the children to be seen better at dusk. These measures are essential, not only for the first day of school, but for all ways to school throughout the year.

the seriousness of life

The school enrollment is a big step into the "adult life" for many children. During this time it is all the more important to make your way to school safe from the start. The Hagen police and the traffic watch are therefore committed to more information. With the focus on education, prevention and security, they are ready to make the transition to school as safe as possible for the children.

The relatives are called not only to pay attention to their own children, but also to develop awareness of the weaknesses and needs of young road users. The initiatives of the police and the traffic watch aim to minimize the risk of accidents and to give the children the feeling that they are safe in their new environment.

ready to promote traffic safety, from now on to focus more on school socialization and always keep an eye on the common goal of traffic safety - that is the mission of the police and traffic watch in Hagen.

increase in traffic safety for school beginners

The school enrollment campaign is part of a more comprehensive program to improve traffic safety for children, especially for those who are new to school. In the first weeks of the school year, traffic volume around schools is significantly increased, and it is crucial to ensure the safety of the children. The police take this opportunity to educate the public about the dangers in road traffic and to strengthen awareness of safer behavior.

The Hagen traffic watchdog explains that many traffic accidents with older children who already know how to move in road traffic are often due to a lack of caution or careless action. Parents and children are encouraged to make responsible decisions together, especially with regard to the way to school. The correct behavior of crosswalks and traffic lights are also pointed out.

measures to raise awareness among the population

A central component of the traffic consulting campaign is the creation of information material that is specifically tailored to the needs of school children and their parents. This not only includes information on visibility, such as wearing reflective materials at dusk or darkness, but also advice for parents in order to be active model when crossing streets and general behavior in road traffic.

In addition to the information stands at schools, the authorities plan various workshops and events over the entire school year. Not only children, but also young people and adults should be included in the traffic safety measures. These actions help to raise collective awareness of traffic safety and to minimize the risk of accidents.

statistical data on traffic accidents

The latest statistics from the Federal Statistical Office show that a total of 256,000 traffic accidents with personal injury were registered in Germany in 2023. Of these, 33,000 children under the age of 15 were affected, which is a significant part of the accident victims. The injury rate among school children between the ages of 6 and 14 remains a problem child, since this age group often does not adequately convey the basics of traffic safety.

The Hagen police emphasize that in 2023 56 children in Hagen fell victim to direct traffic accidents. This number makes it clear how important preventive measures and the awareness of the public are. The call for common responsibility in traffic safety is more current than ever to prevent these numbers from repeating or even increasing.