The autumn-winter period is the time when the safety of pedestrians increases. These people often move on unlit roads, where there are not always placed for this group of traffic participants. Children who are often unconscious of danger are bound to be in danger, trusting an adult driver.
From September 2014, the entry into force of the amended Road Traffic Act came into force, according to which it is the duty of every pedestrian to have reflective clothing, an element of clothing that will clearly mark its presence on the road after dusk and outside built-up areas.
The Ministry of National Education recently, as one of its priorities, has designated the safety of children on many levels. One of them is road safety. In accomplishing this goal, the Primary School in Probe, represented by the Director Renate together with local authorities, entrepreneurs and parents, initiated a number of events, joining the nationwide educational and preventive campaign under the slogan “Reflective School”. This action is cyclical and lasts for three years in a row. Interest is growing from year to year, and the power of transmission is gaining momentum.
The “Reflective School” educates from September to the end of October, noting that the pedestrian, which moves on a dark road without reflections, is practically invisible. The driver is able to notice such a person only from a distance of 20-30 meters. However, if the pedestrian has reflective materials, the driver can already see it at more than 150 m. Such a reflective element, improving the pedestrian’s visibility, often saves lives.
As part of the action, acting to improve security in the municipality of Algeria, Primary School in Probe Begot organized a number of events this year, which, through play, educated both the youngest and adults. In Probe begot, this is a particularly important issue to move because of the busy and dangerous road no. 780 running through the village. Children and teachers to organize a nightly march along this road in reflective vests, wanting to draw attention to the drivers. In addition, vest cycling tours and hiking, tours are organized. It is a kind of manifesto and warning of children who shout – “See us – release!”.