Guidelines for Safe Way to School Initiative Unveiled for Beginning of Academic Year 2025-2026 (Political Update)
As the new school year begins on September 15, 2025, the Police Headquarters Reutlingen is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of young road users. In the upcoming months, the police, along with partners, will focus on the safety of schoolchildren in the districts of Reutlingen, Esslingen, Tübingen, and Zollernalbkreis.
The action, named 'Safe School Route', combines awareness-raising and sensitization measures with coordinated control measures in all four districts. The initiative aims to promote safe behavior among young cyclists, encourage the use of bicycle helmets, and ensure the safety of bicycles.
Allowing children to make their way to school independently is generally more sensible, as school routes play a significant role in the mobility development of children and young people. However, crowded, confusing school parking lots can be avoided, and children's safety is paramount. Securing a child in a car according to regulations, even on short trips, is essential to prevent severe or fatal injuries.
Crossing the road is particularly dangerous for young students due to their limited visibility and unpredictable behavior. In the upcoming darker season, parents should ensure their children wear bright, reflective clothing to increase visibility and safety. The police will also pay attention to parked vehicles during their checks, as seemingly minor offenses can create significant hazards on the school route.
Adults, especially parents, can contribute to increased safety on the roads through their own behavior. The top priority for road users is to be considerate of children, reduce speed, and always be ready to brake, especially on school routes, pedestrian crossings, and at bus stops.
The Prevention Department of the Police Headquarters Reutlingen has produced three videos on road safety for first-graders using hand puppets, which can be accessed on the Gib-acht-im-Verkehr website. These videos are designed to educate young children about the importance of road safety and help them understand the rules of the road.
For further inquiries, contact Martin Raff at 07121/942-1105 or visit the Police Headquarters Reutlingen's press office email or website. The police can be contacted during office hours at 07121/942-1111 and outside of office hours at 07121/942-2224.
In 2024, 33 school-related incidents involving children and young people aged 6 to 17 were recorded in the Reutlingen Police Headquarters area. Four students were seriously injured, and 29 were lightly injured in these incidents. The police are taking these statistics seriously and are committed to improving the safety of schoolchildren in the area.
The Police Headquarters Reutlingen is responsible for districts including Reutlingen, Esslingen, Tübingen, and Zollernalbkreis. Unfortunately, the search results do not provide information about the official who is the head of the police stations in Reutlingen and responsible for the measures to improve the safety of schoolchildren in the 2025 school year.
Parents are encouraged to explore the safest possible route to school with children and practice safe behavior with them. Regularly checking the safety of their children's bicycles is also crucial. The police are working hard to ensure a safe journey for all young road users, and with the cooperation of parents and the community, they hope to make the roads a safer place for children and young people.
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