Children's Safety in Road Traffic: New Platform Launched

It is intended to serve as a central information hub for current measures, tips, and actions related to traffic safety and was initiated by the Ministry of Transport together with the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV) along with the safety figure "Helmi".

"Every Child Has the Right to a Safe Way to School"

The online site also features the low-threshold initiative "My Way to School", a nationwide drawing competition aimed at encouraging children to engage creatively with road safety. The start date is September 1st, as informed by the Ministry of Transport in a press release on Tuesday. "Every child has the right to a safe way to school. Traffic safety does not happen by itself, but is the result of conscious decisions and joint efforts. With our Vision Zero, we aim to reduce the number of traffic fatalities in Austria to zero by 2050," quoted Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ).

By 2030, the number of traffic fatalities and serious injuries is to be halved, and several initiatives have already been implemented for this purpose. Mentioned was the planned ban on e-mopeds on bike paths as well as a future helmet requirement for e-mopeds, e-scooters, and e-bikes. The government program also envisages integrating traffic education initiatives more strongly into school lessons.

(APA/Red)

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