The state pays great attention to issues concerning the safety of minors' lives, but first and foremost, their safety depends directly on parents, as explaining the rules of conduct in a given situation is their responsibility.
The state pays great attention to issues concerning the safety of minors' lives, but first and foremost, their safety depends directly on parents, as explaining the rules of conduct in a given situation is their responsibility.
In 2021, 2 road traffic accidents involving minors occurred in the Lepel district, resulting in injuries to minors. For example, on 23.07.2021, a minor, V., born in 2008, while cycling on Budenny Street in Lepel, suddenly rode out onto the carriageway, resulting in a collision with a car. Minor V. sustained injuries not posing a danger to life and health.
The causes of child road traffic injuries are often: crossing the road in an unauthorized place, in front of approaching vehicles, playing on the carriageway, inattention, walking on the carriageway when a pavement is available. Children are unable to foresee danger and correctly assess the distance to approaching vehicles. They often overestimate their abilities.
The most effective measures to reduce child road traffic injuries include the use of child car seats and seat belts, and the use of retroreflective elements in the dark.
In order to prevent road accidents involving children, adults must observe elementary rules, as children take example from their elders. When crossing the carriageway, do not rush, and put away phone conversations.
Cross the road only in designated areas and only on a green traffic light.
When exiting public transport, adults should exit first. Otherwise, a child may fall or run onto the carriageway.
Every parent should also remember not to step onto the carriageway with a child from behind any obstacles: parked cars, bushes, without first inspecting the road. This is a typical parental mistake. Children must not be allowed to repeat it.
Vehicle drivers, in turn, must