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Wiesbaden Road Safety Blitz: A Focus on Child Safety
Every year, police forces across Germany team up for the "sicher.mobil.leben" action, this time zeroing in on the most vulnerable road users — children. Here's a look at the action's impact, measures taken, and what it means for Hessian roads.
By Paula Revier
A flash of yellow, a little one's shy grin — and a driver taking a second glance in the rearview mirror.
(ots) Wiesbaden, June 5, 2025
Last Tuesday, the Hessian police participated in the nationwide traffic safety action with the theme "sicher.mobil.leben - children in focus." This year, the campaign targeted mutual consideration in road traffic, working to safeguard weaker road users, reduce accidents, promote traffic rule compliance, and boost overall road safety. Children, who may not always recognize the dangers on the road, were the primary focus. The festivities began early in the morning with a blend of preventive actions and "classic control points," such as speed limit checks, all across Hesse. In total, 295 police officers, collaborating closely with other security partners, executed measures at 112 locations, including footpaths and cycling lanes, traffic lights, schools, kindergartens, and senior homes, as well as on motorways. The goal was to identify hazardous traffic situations, penalize any offenses, and above all, inspire more caution. In Frankfurt am Main, kids handed out yellow or green cards to drivers who had been obeying or breaking traffic rules - an engaging way to create awareness about traffic concerns. Overall, 2697 vehicles were controlled, including 251 in front of kindergartens and 2200 in front of schools, leading to 975 rule violations, including excessive speed or mobile phone usage while driving. Reflecting on the event, all participating officers drew a favorable conclusion, as many road users learned about potential dangers that aren't always noticeable in everyday life.
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Police Presidium Westhessen - WiesbadenKonrad-Adenauer-Ring 5165187 WiesbadenTelephone: (0611) 345-1042 / 1041 / 1043E-Mail: [email protected]
The report is based on the Police Presidium Westhessen's release. Attachments are not provided in the original version and can be found on the Police Presidium Westhessen's website — Original-Meldung.
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Background:
While the report focuses mainly on the Mainz event, the overall program is relevant, given the collaborative nature of such campaigns across regions, such as Mainz and parts of Hessen. In these events, police efforts concentrate on child safety, safe behavior as pedestrians and cyclists, and the importance of adhering to traffic rules near schools and playgrounds.
Typical police measures may include increased presence near schools and kindergartens, educational activities like workshops, safety checks, and information stands for both children and parents, and traffic control such as speed limit enforcement, stop-and-go checks, and ensuring proper child seat use in vehicles.
These safety campaigns trigger a rise in public awareness of child road safety, encouraging safer behavior from drivers and children alike, foster community engagement, and prompt temporary improvements in compliance with traffic rules, especially near schools. Overall, the goal is to create a culture of safety, and while specific Hessian results aren't provided, a similar approach is likely being implemented in the region.
In light of the focus on child safety, it's crucial to prioritize education and self-development in personal growth, specifically focusing on learning about traffic rules and road safety, especially for young drivers. The recent police action day highlighted the urgent need for such knowledge, reminding us that a responsible approach to driving can lead to reduced accidents and increased safety for all road users, particularly children.
