«Children on the road – we are responsible for them!»

May 26, 2026

May 29, 2026, will mark a unified road safety day aimed at preventing child road traffic injuries during the summer period.
The end of the school year is very close. Children will be on vacation from lessons, teachers, and extracurricular activities all summer. During this period, it is especially important to focus on preventing child injuries on the roads.
For the current period of the year, 10 accidents involving children have occurred in the Vitebsk region, in which 11 children were injured.
The main reason for car accidents involving minors is inattentiveness. The pedestrian signal is green, but they do not ensure their safety before entering the roadway. At this time, the driver is distracted by something and does not notice the child crossing the road. The result is a tragedy that could have been avoided. The simplest Traffic Rules are taught from kindergarten. Every pedestrian, before entering the roadway, must ensure the safety of their actions. It is necessary to cross the road only at a pedestrian crossing and on a green traffic light. In turn, drivers are obliged, when approaching pedestrian crossings, to move at a speed that allows them to stop to let pedestrians pass. According to the Traffic Rules, within a settlement, the speed of vehicles should not exceed 60 km/h, unless otherwise established by traffic control devices on specific road sections. If a child under 5 years of age is traveling in your vehicle, they must be in a child restraint system. For children aged 5 to 12 years, the use of other restraint devices (booster seats or special seat cushions) that allow the passenger to be safely fastened with a seat belt is permitted. If the child's height exceeds 150 cm, only the seat belt is allowed.
Violation by a person driving a vehicle of the rules for transporting passengers or cargo entails a fine of up to 4 basic units (Article 18.13, Part 6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus).
Bicycles and children in warm weather are inseparable concepts. The task of every adult is to explain to their child that the passion for two-wheeled sports can lead to trouble. When approaching a pedestrian crossing, a cyclist must move at the speed of a pedestrian walking nearby.
Wearing reflective elements is relevant at any time of the year. It is a flicker that will help a driver notice a child in the dark.
Dear adults! Parents, future parents, or passers-by! Remember, children always look up to you. After all, if an adult violates the traffic rules in front of their eyes, they will think: "Why can't I do it?" Be a worthy example of safe behavior on the road.


Head of the Traffic Police Department of the Public Security Militia of the Glubokoye District Department of Internal Affairs
Police Lieutenant Colonel E.N. Khilko