Security for school children: How to protect your little ones in traffic!

Security for school children: How to protect your little ones in traffic!

On September 3, 2025, school children will once again be aware of the safety of school children in road traffic. In this context, younger children are often not aware of the dangers in road traffic. Colonel Adolf Winkler, the head of the state transport department, points out that adult road users should show an adapted driving style and constant willingness to brake, especially near schools, kindergartens and stops for school buses to avoid accidents. Klick-kaernten.at reports that the police will carry out increased controls to increase traffic safety.

The last weeks before the start of school are crucial. Winkler recommends parents to practice school with their children in the last week of the holiday in order to ensure a safe start to the new school year. Getting getting up in time can also help to avoid stress that could lead to risky behavior. The model function of adults is also important: they should wear reflective clothing, especially in the dark season.

Secure ways of school and rules of conduct

One significant fact is that around 50% of accidents are caused by adults. This illustrates the need for intensive traffic education, especially for children who often take the first steps into independence in public space. With 419 school accidents in Austria in 2024, in which 451 children aged 6 to 15 years, the importance of preventive measures is obvious. KFV.AT emphasizes that speed 30 zones can significantly reduce the number of accidents and the severity of the injuries.

Parents should make particular attention to the fact that children never cross the road directly in front of or behind a school bus. The way to school should be practiced together with the children to find the safest routes. Reflectors and clearly visible clothing are particularly important in the autumn and winter months. The use of the so -called "parent taxis" should also be considered and responsibly to reduce traffic chaos from schools.

Insurance coverage in school

An additional aspect of the way to school is the insurance coverage of schoolchildren. ukh.de makes it clear that children are insured on the direct way to school, regardless of the type of the chosen means of transport. This also applies during the participation in supervising measures organized by the school.

The comprehensive security measures and the importance of active traffic education are crucial in order to reduce the number of accidents in school children. In particular, the involvement of parents in the process of traffic education can make a significant contribution to increasing the safety of children in road traffic.