Attention drivers: Police fight against distraction at the wheel!

Attention drivers: Police fight against distraction at the wheel!

As part of the Europe -wide initiative "Focus on the Road", the Rheinpfalz police headquarters again increasingly implemented measures to combat distractions in road traffic this year. From October 7 to 13, 2024, intensive controls took place in the front and southern Palatinate.

A total of 1,511 vehicles were checked in inspection during this control week. During these controls, the police found that 171 drivers were distracted by using their mobile phone while driving. In addition, 178 people did not carry their seat belt, which is another serious risk of traffic.

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Distraction in road traffic is a growing problem that endangers the safety of all road users. The police authority pointed out that a single second in which a driver looks at his smartphone can already lead to the fact that he pulls back 14 meters in the "blind flight". This illustrates the potential dangers that come from mobile phone use while driving. The police therefore call up to put the cell phone away while driving and to pay attention to the street.

In the course of the controls, not only an punishment of the violations found took place, but also a comprehensive educational work. The police forces informed the drivers concerned about their misconduct and the associated dangers. Traffic controls are a central part of the security strategy - the police carry out such measures all year round to sensitize road users.

The control week was organized under the roof of the European Police Network Roadpol, which is committed to reducing the traffic victims. The focus is on the vision zero, i.e. the goal of reducing accidents and their consequences to zero. A big thank you goes to the over 2,200 police employees who ensure the security of more than 900,000 people in the Vorder and Südpfalz district. The police headquarters are based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein and is responsible on an area of around 2,400 square kilometers, which also includes large parts of the surrounding counties.

This initiative not only wants to reduce the number of traffic violations, but also raise awareness of the dangers of distractions in road traffic. According to the reports, it is crucial that all road users work together on safe traffic routing together. as www.presseportal.de, the police continue to be vigilant and continues to protect traffic safety.