Bicycle controls in the Wittmund district: Police uncover defects!

Bicycle controls in the Wittmund district: Police uncover defects!

drama in the Wittmund district! The police started a massive control campaign on Tuesday and took a close look at the cyclists. As part of their traffic safety work, 40 cyclists and e-scooter drivers were checked-and the results are shocking!

from defective bicycles to forbidden cell phone use: The officials met with 20 massive defects! This included broken lights, defective ringing and crazy tires. A cyclist was even caught on the phone while driving! But not only the two -wheelers were the focus, drivers also had to dress warmly. Belt violations and improper load securing were also punished. The police announced that such controls will regularly be both announced and will take place unannounced - a warning to all road users!

accident statistics shock

The alarm bells ring out loud! The number of accidents show a worrying trend throughout Germany. According to the latest surveys, there were over 2.4 million traffic accidents in 2022! Almost 290,000 accidents have been registered with personal damage, the terrifying number of 2,788 fatalities causes horror. Compared to previous years, the number of injured and killed increases. It is becoming increasingly clear: traffic safety must be a top priority!

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