Children practice safe crossing on the busy Kammerhofweg
to the city of Riedstadt , the city police trained first- and second-graders from Leeheim Elementary School on how to safely cross Kammerhofweg. The reason for this was the newly installed pedestrian-activated traffic light, which had become necessary due to increased traffic volume following the renovation of the main road through town.
Twenty children from class 2a watched attentively as city police officers Gülsah Yildirim and Joachim Laux arrived at the school. Together with their class teacher Bianca Hirsch and other accompanying staff, the children made their way to the traffic lights. Along the way, they discussed critical traffic spots and practiced proper crossing behavior.
At Kammerhofweg, the children learned step by step how to safely use the new on-demand traffic light: press the button, wait for the green light, briefly check if vehicles are stopping, and cross the street quickly. City Police Officer Laux also explained that children should continue walking even if the light turns red while crossing.
The training took place just a few days after the traffic light system went into operation. The system has been in operation since August 29, and practice sessions with the first and second grades began on September 3. "Many of our children live directly on Kammerhofweg or nearby and use this street daily," said class teacher Hirsch.
Finally, the second-graders were allowed to try on safety vests with the “City Police” logo printed on them – a highlight that caused a great deal of excitement.
(Riedstadt - Red/PSR)
Featured image: Under the watchful eyes of Joachim Laux and Gülsah Yildirim of the city police, Emilia, Livi, Miran, and Matthias cross Kammerhofweg using the new pedestrian crossing. Photo: City of Riedstadt
