Thus, over the 8 months of the current year, 23 road traffic accidents involving minors occurred on the roads of the Vitebsk region, resulting in 2 teenagers killed and 22 children injured.
Thus, over the 8 months of the current year, 23 road traffic accidents involving minors occurred on the roads of the Vitebsk region, resulting in 2 teenagers killed and 22 children injured.
The problem of child road traffic injuries becomes particularly acute during holidays. Children have a lot of free time, most of which they spend outdoors. Young road users, due to their age, do not understand the full extent of the danger on the road. In autumn, road safety is exacerbated by increased slipperiness of the roadway, early dusk, and difficult weather conditions. Often, children choose places close to the road for games and entertainment. They show carelessness when stepping onto the road, or crossing the roadway while engrossed in their mobile phones, with their hoods up, or wearing headphones listening to their favourite music.
This is why parental control and timely guidance on the rules of safe behaviour are important. Dear parents! It is very important to talk to your children and remind them to be careful on winter roads.
It is worth reminding once again that the transportation of children in a passenger car equipped with seat belts must be carried out using:
- child restraint systems that correspond to the child's weight and height – for children aged up to 5 years;
- child restraint systems that correspond to the child's weight and height, or other devices (booster seats, special seat cushions, additional seats) that allow the child to be safely fastened using the seat belts provided by the vehicle's design – for children aged from 5 to 12 years.
Children under 12 years of age may be transported without special devices if their height exceeds 150 cm, as well as in taxis.
It is FORBIDDEN to transport children in the front seat of a car using child restraint systems that correspond to the child's weight and height, the backrest of which is turned towards the vehicle's windshield, if the front seat is equipped with an airbag, unless the front airbag mechanism is deactivated.
It is PROHIBITED to carry a child under the age of 12 on the lap of an adult passenger who is secured by a seat belt in the rear seat. Failure to use a child restraint system when required is punishable by a fine of up to 4 base units. In case of a repeated violation of this kind within a year, a fine of 2 to 8 base units is imposed.