The primary school students are happy about reflective backpack covers with reflective tapes. Landrieu, Verkehrswacht, and police want to make a contribution to the safety of children in traffic.
For pedestrians and cyclists, the risk of being involved in an accident is about three times higher at night than during the day. Rain, snow and dazzling on wet roads can increase the risk to pedestrians by up to ten times. Particularly at risk are children on school trips in the winter months. A contribution to increased safety is provided by backpack covers. As part of the campaign “Get Off Gas” of the Federal Ministry of Transport, these are now available free of charge. The first copies recently distributed representatives of the district, traffic guard and police to elementary school students.
Children have to shine and reflect
The responsible persons appeal to parents to dress their children appropriately in the dark season. Especially when cycling, it is important to leave the children only with a traffic-safe vehicle on the road, the lighting is working properly. Children who go to school in the dark should additionally protect themselves with reflective fabrics of clothing and satchels. The reflective backpack covers made of reflective materials, which can be pulled over the school bag, is helpful. This creates more safety through good visibility.