Law enforcement officers urge parents: remind their children of the Traffic Rules, and also take care of their safety during transportation.
In general, for 9 months of this year, 6,451 traffic accidents were registered on the highways of Lviv and the region, of which 1,266 were injured. As a result of road accidents, 167 people died, 1,712 were injured of various degrees of severity.
Of the indicated number of traffic accidents, 124 occurred with the participation of children. Unfortunately, as a result of the road accident, 5 children died, 147 were injured.
Law enforcement officers call on parents: remind children of road safety rules. In particular, you should cross the road only at pedestrian crossings, and you can ride a bicycle only on bicycle paths. Also, create a “Safe Road to School” route with your children.
And the police remind drivers: be especially careful when approaching pedestrian crossings, intersections and educational institutions, as well as follow the rules for transporting children.
Have a safe trip everyone!
Communications Department of the Lviv Oblast Police