The Republican traffic police preventive campaign to control child transportation "Little Passenger – Big Responsibility!" starts on August 18, 2019, and will last until August 24, 2019.

         Every August, the number of road traffic accidents involving underage passengers increases. This is due to the mass transportation of children from holiday and health resorts. Failure to observe basic safety measures (non-use of child restraint systems, seat belts, transportation of children under 12 on motorcycles and mopeds) leads to the death and injury of minors.

         During the campaign, inspectors will remind adults about the rules for the safe transportation of children and the responsibility for their violation. They will explain to drivers the rules for using seat belts and child restraint systems, and discuss the causes and consequences of injuries to young passengers. Also, during this period, traffic police officers will monitor drivers' compliance with the rules for the safe transportation of children and speed limits.

         The problem of death and injury of minors in road traffic accidents remains highly relevant. Over the past 7 months of the current year, 9 child passengers have died and 76 have been injured on the country's roads. At the same time, 40% of minors were transported in violation of established rules.

In addition, before the start of the academic year, the traffic police will check the condition of school buses and the safety of their routes, as well as monitor the elimination of identified deficiencies in the condition of the street and road network near educational institutions.