Text/Guangzhou Daily All-Media Reporter Zhang Danyang Correspondent Communication
Recently, the dangers that appear from time to time in various places have sounded the alarm for children's traffic safety.
The reporter learned from the Municipal Public Security Traffic Police Department that from 2020 to 2021, a total of 406 general procedures road traffic accidents involving preschool children, primary school students and middle school (specialized) students occurred in Guangzhou, of which about 22.41% occurred in July and August. Safety cannot be ignored.
Among them, "taking electric bicycles", "driving motorcycles" and "walking" are the main travel methods for related accidents. Parents should pay attention to them, and earnestly fulfill their guardianship responsibilities to jointly protect their children's safety in summer.
Three types of transportation are prone to accidents
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Those under 16 are not allowed to ride electric bicycles on the road
"One car with two babies", "pedal station baby", "car basket sitting baby", "a family of three sharing a car"... In the past few days, when the reporter visited the central city of Guangzhou, he found that some parents have many problems when driving electric bicycles and sharing bicycles. Dangerous behavior, some parents and minors did not wear helmets as required.
According to preliminary statistics, from 2020 to 2021, a total of 292 traffic accidents involving preschool children and primary school students occurred in Guangzhou, of which 76 were related to electric bicycles.
"When motorcycles and electric bicycles are involved in an accident or fall to the ground in an accident, head injuries are more common, which is also one of the main causes of death in motorcycle-related electric accidents." Guangzhou traffic police introduced that as early as May 2020, Guangzhou has launched the "One Helmet, One Belt" security guard operation.
According to relevant regulations, electric bicycles are not allowed to carry people on urban roads, but if a fixed safety seat is installed, a child under 1.2 meters in height can be attached.
"An electric bicycle carrying two children is overcrowded, and there may be problems such as poor braking and body imbalance. In an emergency, if the braking is not timely, it is easy to cause traffic accidents." Guangzhou traffic police said, especially some parents riding electric bicycles When overloaded, children are often allowed to stand on the pedals of the car. In the event of an emergency, the vehicle body will tilt, and the children standing on the pedals will easily fall to the ground, resulting in accidents.
"It is especially important to note that parents should remind their children that they are not allowed to ride electric bicycles on the road under the age of 16!" Guangzhou traffic police said that illegal acts such as "carrying a baby in a basket" pose a great hidden danger to traffic safety. punish.
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You must be 18 years old to apply for a motorcycle license
Recently, a traffic accident occurred in Guangdong. A motorcycle collided with a left-turning car in front.
Due to the excessive speed, the three people on the motorcycle fell to the ground together with the motorcycle under the action of inertia. The accident caused the motorcycle driver and his two passengers to be injured.
Fortunately, 3 people have recovered after treatment.
After verification, the motorcycle driver was only 17 years old this year. On the day of the incident, he stole the motorcycle at home and carried two other minors out for an accident. All three did not wear safety helmets.
Because the motorcycle driver has not obtained a motor vehicle driver's license and is driving a motorcycle without a license plate, carrying more than the approved number of people, failing to maintain a safe speed, and the driver and passengers do not wear safety helmets as required, they need to bear the main responsibility for the accident.
After sorting out, it was found that among the 118 traffic accidents involving middle school (secondary) students in Guangzhou from 2020 to 2021, there were 57 traffic accidents involving students driving motor vehicles, accounting for about 48.31%.
Among them, 38 cases of driving ordinary motorcycles, 16 cases of driving mopeds, and 3 cases of driving small passenger cars.
Why can't minors drive motorcycles?
"To drive a motor vehicle, you need to obtain a motor vehicle driver's license for the corresponding driving type. Motorcycle is also a type of motor vehicle. According to relevant laws and regulations, a motorcycle driver's license, like a car, must be 18 years old to apply for it." The traffic police department introduced , Because minors drive motor vehicles without systematic training, they ignore traffic laws in the process of driving motor vehicles.
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Pedestrians are not allowed to use skateboards, roller skates and other sliding tools on the road
Summer is a period of high incidence of traffic accidents involving students and young children.
The data shows that from 2020 to 2021, there were 406 general-procedure road traffic accidents involving preschool children, primary school students and middle school (specialized) students in Guangzhou, of which 91 occurred in July and August, accounting for 22.41%.
It is worth noting that among the traffic accidents involving preschool children and primary school students in Guangzhou, the number of accidents involving walking was 110, accounting for 37.67%.
"Children are relatively short, especially when they are playing, they often sit and lie down, which is not easy to attract the attention of motor vehicle drivers. In addition, children often run across the road suddenly, so that motor vehicle drivers cannot take timely measures to avoid them. This will cause accidents." Guangzhou traffic police said that pedestrians are not allowed to use skateboards, roller skates and other sliding tools on the road.
There are two steps to cross the road from the side of the road with parked vehicles: first observe whether the vehicle stopped on the roadside is about to start, and after confirming that the vehicle is stationary, make sure that there is no oncoming vehicle before passing safely.
It is particularly important to remind that when playing or staying in areas such as community roads and parking lots, pay attention to the blind spots of vehicles, especially when children are squatting on the ground, it is not easy for drivers to see and cause danger.
In addition, try to stay away from large trucks, maintain a safe lateral distance, and avoid long-term parallelism.
safety warning
child:
1. When crossing the road, you have to walk through zebra crossings or overpasses. It is forbidden to play, play and chase on the road.
2. You must be at least 12 years old to drive a bicycle and 16 years old to drive an electric bicycle.
Riding on a non-motorized lane or on the right side of the road, not in the wrong direction, and not riding side by side.
3. Pedestrians are not allowed to use skateboards, roller skates and other sliding tools on the road.
4. When playing or staying in areas such as community roads and parking lots, pay attention to the blind spots of vehicles.
Also, try to stay away from large trucks.
5. Minors under the age of twelve are not allowed to ride in the front row of a motor vehicle.
Parents:
1. Do not leave children alone in the car.
Leaving the child alone in the car can easily cause injury to the child due to the elevated temperature and the small and airtight vehicle space.
2. Parents should consciously abide by traffic laws, drive in a civilized manner, do not speed, do not exceed passengers, do not drink and drive, and fasten seat belts in the car to take the lead for their children, and remind rear passengers to fasten seat belts according to regulations.
3. When riding an electric bicycle, wear a helmet correctly and remind children to wear a helmet.
4. If preschool children are carried in the rear row of the motor vehicle, they shall use safety seats as required.