The main objective of this event is the prevention and prophylaxis of child road traffic injuries. The preventive campaign is designed to draw public attention to the issue of ensuring children's safety on the road, and to raise the level of responsibility of parents and drivers.

The main objective of this event is the prevention and prophylaxis of child road traffic injuries. The preventive campaign is designed to draw public attention to the issue of ensuring children's safety on the road, and to raise the level of responsibility of parents and drivers.

In the elapsed period of 2020, 23 road traffic accidents involving minors occurred in the Vitebsk region. In August of last year, 22 traffic accidents involving children were registered.

During the campaign days, vehicles must travel with dipped headlights on during daylight hours (Clause 166.9 of the Traffic Regulations). Special attention will be paid to drivers observing the speed limit, rules for passing pedestrian crossings, and safe child transportation.

The State Automobile Inspectorate urges drivers to be extremely attentive when driving near children's institutions, passing unregulated pedestrian crossings, public transport stops, and in courtyards.

Dear parents! Do not forget to remind your children of the simple rules of safe behaviour on streets and roads. Strive to make compliance with the Traffic Regulations a habit and a norm of behaviour on the street. And do not violate the Traffic Regulations yourselves, for the safety of your children. Remember that children under 12 years of age must be secured in a child restraint system appropriate for their weight and build. The only exception is when the child's height exceeds 150 cm. A restraint system and a seat belt (which all passengers must use) will save lives by more than 80% in the event of an accident.

Protect children and remember that they are always watching you. They are not afraid, they do not know danger. They simply imitate. Be a worthy example for your child.

Vadim Sedin, Senior State Automobile Inspector of the Department of State Automobile Inspectorate of the Internal Affairs Department, Police Major