The safety vests are distributed free of charge. Subsidized traffic safety training courses are also offered. “Super action,” says Fritz Meyer. The fit-skinned pensioner cycled on Friday to the weekly market by bicycle. Back we went with potatoes, apples and a brand new safety vest. At the beginning of the cycling season, representatives of the district, the police, and the Ampersand traffic police had distributed yellow safety vests to the visitors.
“That really brings a lot to safety,” says Elson, head of the police station. “Cyclists, but also scooter or moped riders can be seen much better,” said Elson. Even in bright sunshine, the reflective stripes would increase visibility. Rudolf from the Ampersand adds: “Good visibility is often vital for the so-called weaker road users.”
3000 vests will now be handed over free of charge at various prevention events or markets in the coming weeks. The necessary 6000 Euros come half of the National Traffic Watch and the district. He specifically uses revenue from traffic monitoring for such purposes. Not only are the safety vests financed by flashed Riser, but also other measures.
“For example, we regularly offer driver safety training on the air base. The participation fees are largely financed by the district’s traffic monitoring revenues, “explains prevention expert Hermann Nee of the police. Also at the spring meeting of motorcyclists on the weekend, he will again be present with colleagues at a preventive stand. Further distribution activities from the west are also planned in all other municipalities.