Cycling in the dark: Police increase controls for safety!

Cycling in the dark: Police increase controls for safety!

in the Recklinghausen region, especially in the cities of Recklinghausen, Haltern am See, Datteln and Marl, the police carried out extensive controls on the traffic safety of cycling and pedelecis on Friday, October 18. These special checks focused on the lighting of the vehicles. In addition, the driving behavior of the cycling road users was carefully examined.

warns of dangers in the dark season

The police President Friederike Zurhausen addressed the problem and explained: "Especially in the dark season, it is extremely important that cyclists are clearly visible. The lighting on the bike is not only required by law, but can also save lives in an emergency." Their clear words emphasize how alarming the number of traffic sins, which the police officers found. The checks should not only serve to deter them, but also draw attention to the responsibility of each individual in road traffic.

The Recklinghausen police have clearly signaled that such reviews are continued to ensure traffic safety for everyone involved. Future controls are already planned to further raise awareness of security measures in traffic. The hope is that the number of violations is reduced through consistent measures and clarification and ultimately all road users are on the move.

The importance of such initiatives is classified by the police, especially with regard to the safety of cyclists who are vulnerable than drivers. A well -lit bike is an essential factor to avoid accidents and increase the safety of all road users. The ongoing controls are intended to set an example and contribute to raising awareness of these critical security aspects, which expressly underlines that your own security and that of the other road users have the highest priority, as www.presseportal.de reports .