Ghent police urge parents to practice new school routes, highlighting risks
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- Ghent police are advising parents to practice school routes with their children before the school year begins.
- The advice includes pointing out potential dangers, explaining traffic signs, and ensuring bicycles are in good working order.
- Police will increase their presence during the initial school days to manage traffic and ensure safety.
As the new school year approaches, Ghent police are emphasizing the importance of safety by urging parents to practice school routes with their children. Matto Langeraert of the Ghent police highlighted that familiarizing children with potential hazards, such as garage driveways or busy intersections, can significantly reduce risks.
Show them the dangers and also explain the most important traffic signs.
"It is always a good idea to explore the school route with your son or daughter," Langeraert stated. "You can point out potential dangers they might not always be aware of." This includes areas where cars might suddenly appear, like garage entrances or driveways, as well as busy intersections that require extra caution.
It is always a good idea to explore the school route with your son or daughter.
The police also stressed the importance of ensuring children's bicycles are in proper working condition. "It is very important that parents ensure their son's bicycle is in order. Does the bell work? Do the brakes function? Are the tires inflated?" Langeraert asked.
You can point out potential dangers they might not always be aware of.
To support these safety efforts, the Ghent police will increase their presence during the first school days. They will help regulate traffic and ensure that parents do not park their cars haphazardly near schools. This proactive approach aims to create a safer environment for students as they return to their studies.
It is very important that parents ensure their son's bicycle is in order. Does the bell work? Do the brakes function? Are the tires inflated?
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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