Safe to school: Police encourage parents in the Kleve district to practice

Safe to school: Police encourage parents in the Kleve district to practice

Kreis Kleve. The beginning of school is just around the corner, and thus also the challenges that the return to school brings with it. On Wednesday, August 21, the new school year begins in North Rhine-Westphalia, and for the approximately 3,200 first graders in the Kleve district, this means starting the exciting world of learning. It is not only important to master new subjects, but also to get to the schools safely.

The police in the district of Kleve emphasized the importance of actively practicing the way to school with the children on the occasion of the start of school. Especially for the youngest, the way to school full of strangers can have driven. Andreas Tissen, police chief commissioner of the district police authority Kleve, explains: "It is important to practice school with the children, to show possible danger spots and thus create self -confidence in the child." This proactive approach is intended to help the children to find their way around the traffic world better and to feel more secure.

attention in road traffic

Another important point is the fact that not only the children need enough safety training. The parents are also challenged when it comes to making the way to school safely. Norbert van de Sand from the Verkehrswacht Kreis Kleve e.V. emphasizes that the traffic conditions for six -year -olds are mostly feasible, but also depend on the other road users. "Parents who bring their child to school by car should find out about the existing parent stops beforehand," says van de Sand. Such information is particularly important to avoid traffic jams and dangerous situations around the schools.

The district police authority advises to plan enough time for the way to school. This not only contributes to coping with stress, but also increases the possibility of getting safely. It is also advisable to wear bright and reflective clothing so that the children are better visible in road traffic.

In order to point out the challenges of the start of school, the entire district of Kleve Banner with the inscription "Brake you! School has started". These banners are supposed to remind both drivers and cyclists of the new school start and ensure increased vigilance in road traffic. Falk Neutzer, Managing Director of the Verkehrswacht, describes the initiative as an important signal for all road users.

Another police appeal emphasizes the increased attention for all road users, especially since schoolchildren in the fifth classes are on the road on new ways to school. Stefan Cohnen from the district police authority warns: "Always be attentive, focus on the street and always ready to brake." This note should not only increase the safety of the children, but also promote a sense of responsibility among drivers.

safe way to school: a common responsibility

Overall, it is crucial that everyone involved - parents, teachers and road users - together ensure safe school routes. The district police authority Kleve and the traffic guard wish all students a good start to the new school year and appeal to make school respect for both the children and for drivers. In addition to traffic safety, the main thing is to create an environment in which the children can move safely.

statistics on traffic safety in school transport. The district police authority Kleve relies on preventive measures, because the numbers make you look.

traffic safety is particularly important during the beginning of school. According to a study by the German statutory accident insurance (DGUV), the period at the beginning of school is a critical phase in which an increase in accidents with school children can increase. The statistics show that in recent years there have been often incidents in the area of school paths in which pedestrians and cyclists were affected. In 2022, over 15,000 traffic accidents with school children were registered, which makes it clear how important preventive measures and education are. You can find more information about this study on the DGUV homepage.

Safe way to school: Programs and initiatives

In order to increase security on the school paths, various initiatives and programs are launched in the district of Kleve. This includes the already mentioned campaign "Brake you! School has started", which is supported by the police and the traffic watch. Such programs aim to sharpen the awareness of road users and create a safe environment for the children.

In addition, school plans are developed in North Rhine-Westphalia, which help the parents and children to find the safest routes to school. These plans take into account not only the traffic conditions, but also possible danger spots such as busy roads or difficult to see.

In addition, schools in the district of Kleve rely on traffic education in order to convey safe behavior in road traffic at an early stage. These programs often include practical exercises in which the children can train the crossing of the street or cycling in city traffic.

With these various measures, the way to school should not only be made more secure, but also stress -free. The district police authority Kleve and the traffic watch rely on the broad support of the parents and the entire community in order to increase the security in traffic and to raise awareness of traffic safety. The website of the Verkehrswacht Kreis Kleve offers a good overview of the regional initiatives.