Shocking traffic controls: Many children without a seat belt!

Shocking traffic controls: Many children without a seat belt!

Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland - On June 3, 2025, the state police Schleswig-Holstein carried out comprehensive control to the safety of children in road traffic. Over 6,200 vehicles were checked in a nationwide deployment at 170 checkpoints, with more than 2,000 rule violations being found. The high number of false or non-security of children in the car was particularly frightening.

press spokesman Jan Winkler commented: "Responsibility for the safety of the children is largely among the adults." Numerous excuses of those affected, such as "I drive slowly" or "There are only a few meters", were registered. For the violations, fines between 30 and 60 euros and points in Flensburg threaten. The police draw a positive conclusion of the "Children in Light" campaign and acknowledge that parents' awareness urgently needs to be improved for traffic safety.