Participation of regional police forces in the national initiative "safety.mobile.life" for road safety
Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt: The Saxony-Anhalt State Police will intensify traffic control and provide safety measures on June 3, 2025, as part of the nationwide action day "sicher.mobil.leben - Children in Focus". This year's initiative aims to prioritize the safety of young road users.
According to Dr. Tamara Zieschang, Interior Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, children require extra attention on the roads because they belong to one of the most vulnerable road-user groups. Due to their cognitive development and unpredictability, they find it challenging to evaluate risks and navigate complex traffic environments.
The action day is intended to increase awareness of specific dangers and risks for children on the road and make commuting to kindergarten, school, or playgrounds safer. Emphasis will be placed on the correct use of seat belts, safe pedestrian and cycling behavior, as well as the hazard of distractions, such as smartphone use, while driving.
This yearly campaign, which began in 2018 under the chairmanship of the Interior Ministers' Conference, addresses the topic of child road safety comprehensively and changes its focus each year.
In Magdeburg, the police will mainly concentrate on preventive measures and educational conversations to raise awareness among road users. Historically, the campaign has encompassed interactive sessions and demonstrations in educational institutions and community centers, the distribution of reflective clothing for increased visibility, advocacy for safer road infrastructure, and collaboration with local authorities for traffic law enforcement.
While specific details for 2025 are not extensive, based on the context of similar initiatives and general road safety practices in Germany, the campaign in Magdeburg is expected to reduce traffic accidents involving children by promoting education, improving safety infrastructure, and encouraging responsible behavior from both children and adults.
- To ensure the safety of children in Magdeburg, the police will focus on health-and-wellness initiatives during the action day, providing educational conversations about safe pedestrian and cycling behavior, and the hazards of distractions while driving, promoting overall personal growth and responsible actions.
- In addition to road safety measures, the campaign in Magdeburg will also prioritize learning opportunities, with interactive sessions and demonstrations incorporating education-and-self-development topics, ultimately aiding children in their cognitive development and improving their ability to navigate complex traffic environments.
- By addressing child road safety comprehensively, the annual action day brings together sports and science by advocating for safer road infrastructure to support safer commuting and reduce accidents, which will contribute to overall societal well-being and progress in the realm of personal-growth and community development.
