Traffic monitoring at the start of school: Safety for Chemnitz students!

Traffic monitoring at the start of school: Safety for Chemnitz students!

The start of school not only brings fresh learning material, but also new challenges in traffic. In Chemnitz, where schools are reopening, the authorities have launched a comprehensive road safety campaign under the motto “School has begun”. This lasts for three weeks and comes just in time at a time when the streets are full of students and parents again.

Strict rules apply near bus stops to protect especially the youngest children. The Zwickau Police Department expressly points out that buses with hazard warning lights on must not be overtaken. More complicated maneuvers are also necessary when stopping buses with warning lights: drivers must maintain walking speed and keep a sufficient distance when overtaking. This also applies to oncoming traffic, where it is not allowed to simply pass these buses if the space is not safe. Again ADAC As further explained, drivers must be particularly careful at school bus stops because children are often unable to correctly assess dangers.

Preventive measures in Chemnitz

In addition, speed limits of 30 km/h have been set up near three schools in Chemnitz. The public order office takes part in traffic controls to enforce the new regulations. The city has created restricted areas to improve visibility of stops for pedestrians and thus reduce the risk of accidents.

A comprehensive control program was launched in Saxony last year: around 1,400 checkpoints were set up and around 3,500 traffic violations were detected. This shows how seriously the situation is taken and how important it is to follow the rules, because the consequences of a violation can be expensive. Failure to maintain walking speed will result in a fine of at least 15 euros; For more serious violations, up to 70 euros are due, accompanied by a point in Flensburg.

Road safety for children

Children's road safety is a top priority. The DGUV emphasizes that effective traffic education in schools is essential to sensitize students to safe behavior on the roads. This begins in daycare and continues through secondary school. The Conference of Ministers of Education recommends that mobility and traffic education be viewed as an important overarching educational and educational task. Teachers receive support through numerous media offerings that can be integrated into lessons.

In summary, these traffic measures and ongoing education are intended to ensure that our smallest road users are well protected. Awareness of traffic rules is important not only for them but for everyone who uses the roads. So stay alert, especially now that schools have started again!