Drivers in Belarus must use dipped headlights during the day from May 25 to June 5
Ahead of the end of the summer school holidays and with the start of the new academic year, an increase in objective threats to child safety on the road is predicted. In this regard, from May 25 to June 5, the State Automobile Inspectorate is conducting a republican special complex of measures to prevent road traffic accidents involving minors, "Attention - Children!".
During the special event, vehicles must be driven with dipped headlights on during daylight hours to attract the attention of children and all road users.
Particular attention will be focused on preventive work with parents. Police officers will visit work collectives, explain to adults the causes and consequences of road accidents involving children, remind them of the rules for safe transportation of minors, responsibility for traffic violations, and the need for a personal example of correct and safe behavior on the road.
FOR REFERENCE:
As of May 16, 2024, 14 road traffic accidents (12 in 2023) were registered in the Vitebsk region, in which 15 minors were injured (14 in 2023), and 0 died (1 in 2023).
The number of road accidents involving minors increased (from 12 to 14 accidents, +2), with 15 children injured. An increase in this type of accident was recorded in Beshenkovichi, Postavy, Ushachi districts (from 0 to 1 in each), Polotsk (from 0 to 2) and Vitebsk (from 3 to 7).
An increase in the number of road accidents involving child pedestrians was recorded (from 5 to 7 accidents, +2), in which 7 minors were injured. These accidents occurred in Tolochin district and Polotsk (1 in each), as well as in Vitebsk (5).
The number of road accidents involving child passengers decreased (from 5 to 4 accidents, -1), in which 5 minors were injured. These accidents occurred in Polotsk, Ushachi districts and Polotsk (1 in each), as well as in Beshenkovichi district (2).
The number of road accidents involving child cyclists also increased (from 1 to 2), in which 2 children were injured. These accidents occurred in Vitebsk.
Alexander Orekhov, Head of the State Automobile Inspectorate of the District Executive Committee's Internal Affairs Department