Dortmund Police Tackles School Route Safety After Child Injuries
Borussia Dortmund Police is addressing road safety concerns around schools, following recent accidents involving children. Five children were injured in 2024, and six in 2023, in Dortmund and Lünen. The 'parent taxi' service, while convenient, poses risks due to congestion and parking issues. The police's traffic puppet theater in Westfalenpark is educating children about safe travel to school.
The Dortmund Police, led by Sylvia Uehlendahl at the Tiefbauamt, is committed to ensuring all students reach school safely. Each child's route has unique accident causes, including weather, season, local conditions, and driver or pedestrian errors. The police recommend wearing bright, reflective clothing or bags, maintaining bicycle condition, and wearing helmets for increased visibility. Parents play a crucial role in teaching road safety by modeling good behavior and avoiding car use near schools.
The 'parent taxi' service, while popular, can create dangerous situations. Congestion, parking, and turning maneuvers pose risks, especially around bus stops where children may suddenly emerge. The police's traffic puppet theater in Westfalenpark is educating children about these dangers and safe travel practices.
In Dortmund and Lünen, five children were injured in school route accidents in 2024, and six in 2023. The Dortmund Police, under Sylvia Uehlendahl's leadership, is working to improve safety. Parents are urged to model good behavior and avoid car use near schools. The police's traffic puppet theater in Westfalenpark is teaching children about road safety, focusing on visibility and safe practices.
