Before the spring national traffic safety campaign began next month, a traffic safety class was held in Tokyo inviting members of the popular idol group "Momoiro Clover Z", and the situation was broadcast on the Internet.
This event was planned by the Metropolitan Police Department and was held without spectators to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
The four members of "Momoiro Clover Z" acted as students in the traffic safety class, and learned how to cross the pedestrian crossing correctly in a quiz format on the stage of the venue, which was likened to a classroom.
We also gave a demonstration of crossing the pedestrian crossing on the stage, and after checking the right, left, and right, the four people crossed while paying attention to whether a car would come while crossing.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, 22 people died in an accident while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo last year, an increase of 6 more than adults.
The event was delivered on the Internet, and the four members of "Momoiro Clover Z" said, "When crossing the road, make sure that the road is safe and cross it. Let's eliminate traffic accidents with us." I was calling.
The Spring National Road Safety Campaign will begin on the 6th of next month with an emphasis on ensuring the safety of pedestrians and promoting the safe use of bicycles.