The mayor of Kozienice commune and the district police commander in Kozienice inspector Tomasz wrote an open letter to the inhabitants, in which they appeal for prudence on the roads.
In recent weeks, several deaths have occurred on the roads of the Kozienice, the victims of which were mainly pedestrians. The police also recorded many accidents and collisions in Kozienice and other municipalities in the Kozienice area.
The appeal of self-government and police
“When we wish New Year’s wishes, we wish health in the first place. It is very important to each of us, but usually, we see its weight most fully when the same person or our loved ones are affected by illness, permanent disability or, as a consequence, death.
Unfortunately, nowadays, the more frequent reason for their occurrence is the lack of proper traffic caution, “the authors write, noting that according to statistics, the number of road accidents is increasing at an alarming rate.
Many vehicles, little imagination
“As residents of the Kozienice, we can boast of a high rate of motorization, as the availability of individual transport means is much higher than the national average. Unfortunately, an increasing number of more modern and faster cars has a direct impact on the number of road incidents, the effects of which hit people the most severely. ” the open letter reads.
Its authors “being aware of the social problem related to the poor perception of threats posed by the uncertainty in road traffic”, call on residents to be cautious. “We should prudently travel on roads, bicycle paths, and sidewalks. Let’s not charge, let’s think, let’s predict a threat! “write the mayor and the commandant.
Sins of drivers and pedestrians
The authors of the letter ask drivers to adjust the speed of the ride to the prevailing conditions and the terrain in which they are located, especially in built-up areas and near pedestrian crossings.
“A special appeal is directed to pedestrians and cyclists (…) Dark outerwear, hoods, in such conditions drivers do not notice pedestrians early enough. A reflective vest, key chain, headband, or even a flashlight will make you more visible (…) write the authors of the letter.