Massive traffic violations in Bremen: Children endangered the way to school!

Massive traffic violations in Bremen: Children endangered the way to school!

Bremen, Deutschland - Today, on June 6, 2025, an action day to control traffic violations in front of schools and daycare centers took place in Bremen and Bremerhaven. Under the motto "Security in Road Traffic", the police checked a total of 773 vehicles at 20 locations. The results were alarming: In almost half of the controlled vehicles - exactly 392 - at least one violation was found. The interior senator Ulrich Mäurer (SPD) found that a violation was revealed in every second vehicle.

It is completely incomprehensible that many drivers are still traveling near schools and kindergartens at excessive speed. In addition to the speed, unsecured children were also a big problem in the car. Such violations not only endanger the safety of the children, but also the general traffic climate.

Enlightenment is the A and O

The day of the action was accompanied by information stands in several cities to strengthen awareness of safe way to school and consideration in road traffic. Traffic education plays an important role here. According to the Bussmeld catalog, the violation of rules is a common problem, which is why children have to be informed about traffic safety. Already in kindergarten age, children should be familiarized with the basic traffic rules in a playful form. From the elementary school age, the recognition of dangers and awareness of dangerous behavior continues.

The "dead angle" is a danger that is often underestimated. This area around a vehicle that is difficult to see for the driver carries immense risks, especially when trucks turn. Many road users are not aware of the dangers. It is therefore crucial to convey the basic knowledge of this topic in primary level, as can be read at Safe School.

implementation of traffic education

The numbers speak a clear language: Every 19 minutes a child under the age of 15 has an accident in road traffic in Germany. In 2015, 84 children lost their lives in traffic accidents. Traffic education must therefore be taken seriously in order to enable the children as weakest road users to navigate safe navigating in road traffic. Fixed rules of conduct, such as observing traffic light colors and waiting for the crosswalk, are essential to avoid accidents.

The responsibility is not only among the children. Parents should act as role models so that the abundance of information really arrives in everyday life. Visibility is another topic: reflective materials and light clothing should be part of the standard equipment for school routes, especially in the dark season.

With the action day, an important step towards more security was taken for the youngest road users. The use of the authorities and the information of the population is crucial to calm the atmosphere in road traffic and to promote more consideration. In an environment in which mindfulness is very important, we can hope that children will come to school safer.