Focus on Motorcycle Riders
In a significant stride towards ensuring the safety of all road users, the Vision ZERO initiative, a joint effort to eliminate traffic fatalities for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, has gained momentum in Hesse, Germany.
The recent action day saw zero traffic fatalities, serving as a beacon of encouragement and a testament to the collective responsibility for road safety. This achievement was repeated in both 2023 and 2024, underscoring the effectiveness of the measures implemented.
The Roadpol Safety Days campaign, a safety initiative by police forces across Europe, played a crucial role in this success. The Europe-wide Vision ZERO initiative was the focus of an action day on September 18, 2023, as part of the Roadpol Safety Days.
However, the East Hesse Police has expressed concern about the safety of two-wheeler riders, citing risky riding styles, lack of protective clothing, and low visibility as contributing factors to serious accidents for this group. In response, the East Hesse Police has vowed to prioritise the safety of two-wheeler riders through targeted prevention work and enhanced checks.
The local police will be taking extra precautions in the coming days, paying particular attention to two-wheeler vehicles. This increased focus is part of the Roadpol Safety Days safety campaign and reflects the higher risk of accidents for this group of road users.
The success of the Vision ZERO action day in Hesse is a significant step towards the goal of no road deaths in Europe, as envisioned by the initiative. The East Hesse Police's commitment to road safety and its focus on two-wheeler riders is a promising sign of the continued efforts towards this ambitious goal.
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