Mobile "monkey" lighthouses which will be mixed with "real" traffic lighthouses, so that drivers do not know when they are staffed and when they are not, will be scattered on the road network and mainly on interurban roads, as a measure to prevent road accidents and especially lethal.
The Minister of Transport, Giannis Karousos, told "F" that in addition to the above measure, other measures are being examined, to which the Police, which has the most experience in preventing accidents but also in monitoring and supervising the road network, will contribute greatly. .
Mr. Karousos stated that the Police has thoughts and ideas which will be promoted for implementation. In order to prevent accidents, topical points of the highways may be used to post messages to drivers, mainly with the aim of raising their awareness.
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These measures, combined with the increased fines for speeding and other serious traffic violations, are expected to bring positive results.
The Minister of Transport told "F" that in addition to the above measures, longer-term measures should be taken.
At the same time, there are thoughts for informing or strengthening the information from childhood in order to raise awareness and when they become adults to step on a stronger basis regarding the safety of themselves and other citizens.
In the context of prevention / information, the Minister of Transport instructed to prepare a relevant film. Through the promotion, an effort will be made, and with the help of experts, to reach the children the appropriate messages that will help them in their self-protection when they use the road network, whether as pedestrians, cyclists, passengers of a vehicle or future drivers. motor vehicles.
Mr. Karousos stated that the messages should reach all children. He also said that the effort will be supportive of the effort made by the Police or the Ministry of Education, but the goal is to do something on a more systematic basis.
Source: philenews