Safe to school: Police and children call for more caution

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in Wegescheid, a small district in the Oberberg district, a special security operation was launched today. The police and schoolchildren went on the streets together to draw drivers to the importance of careful driving. Especially at the beginning of school, when numerous children start their way to school, traffic safety is an important topic. The campaign has been carried out for many years and has proven to be effective.

Equipped with yellow warning vests, the students of the Hülsenbusch community primary school performed at the stops. Together with District Administrator Jochen Hagt and the police, they stopped numerous vehicle offices and asked them for more caution in road traffic. "The children cannot yet correctly assess speed and distances. This makes this topic particularly important," said Hagn and emphasized the difficult situation for the school beginners who are new to the world of traffic.

Security is going on

The police pursue a clear goal with the so -called "school start campaign": the road users sensitize. Marc Coroly, who is responsible for traffic accident prevention, explained that around 600 talks with drivers are planned in the next few days. "It is important that you are aware of how quickly something can go wrong," said Coroly. The use near schools will continue in the coming weeks to continuously strengthen the topic.

District Administrator pointed out that four accidents were recorded on school routes last year. "Every incident brings tragedy with it. At the same time, it shows that our prevention work is bearing fruit," says Hagt. But traffic education also begins before school starts. Ingo Sauerbier from the Oberberg Verkehrswacht explained that children already learn in kindergarten: "Only when all four wheels are, then you can go." This is intended to help create early awareness of traffic situations.

The cooperation between the police, traffic watch, schools and the children enables the road users to leave a sustainable impression. "The concern that our youngest representes is your own security and that of others," continued Sauerbier. In addition, he gave parents the advice not to let himself be put under pressure and would rather break open a little earlier to avoid the stress of the morning hurry.

traffic safety make you tangible

For many children who participated today, it was an exciting day. Ole (7) and Alaric (8) were there with zeal and looked specifically for their favorite cars. They spoke to the drivers and presented them with small memories that expressed the request for mindfulness in traffic: "Today, many children are enrolled. Please drive carefully." The message was supported by a small photo of a school child, at the stand: "Please take care of me!"

The integration of the children in traffic education shows how important it is to develop from an early age to a feeling for the dangers in road traffic. When the third graders worked with police officers, they not only learned a lot themselves, but also gave the drivers valuable impulses for more security.

The school start campaign in Wegenscheid is therefore more than just a unique event. It is a sign that the security of the youngest on the streets is of top priority. The new efforts of politics and police should mark the beginning of a safer traffic for future generations.

The role of traffic education

Traffic education plays a crucial role in the safety of school children. Children start learning traffic rules in kindergarten age so that they are able to act more safely on road traffic. An important part of this education are programs that give the children how to behave on road traffic. Playful methods are often used to make the messages memorable. These early learning approaches are crucial to raise awareness of traffic dangers.

In addition to the activities at the beginning of school, traffic education is sustainably supported by regular training and projects in schools. Teachers and traffic watch members often work together to bring the students closer to security and responsibility in road traffic. These initiatives are important because they help to develop a common understanding of safety regulations, which in turn can significantly reduce the number of accidents.

Current traffic accident statistics

According to current reports from the Federal Statistical Office, the number of traffic accidents in Germany has remained comparatively stable in recent years, but the numbers for accidents with personal injury among school children show a worrying trend. In 2022 there were a total of over 13,000 accidents that affected children, and in most of these cases it was often an careless driving style that led to the accidents.

particularly emphasized is the fact that in the densely populated urban areas the risk of primary school children to be involved in an accident on their way to school is higher than in rural regions. These statistics underline the importance of traffic safety actions, such as those in path. The goal is to sensitize not only children, but also drivers to the topic of security.

The importance of local initiatives

The campaign for traffic education in Wegenescheid is an excellent example of how local initiatives can be designed and implemented in order to promote the safety of children. This type of events not only creates awareness of traffic problems, but also strengthens the community. The cooperation between schools, authorities and the police shows that the commitment of everyone involved is necessary to create a safe environment for children.

In addition, the inclusion of school children in such actions can contribute to the fact that the messages of traffic safety are brought more effectively. Children are often the best ambassadors of their own security because they pass on their experiences and information to family members and friends. This type of personal address has proven to be particularly effective in promoting a higher level of mindfulness in road traffic.