Unified Road Safety Day in Beshenkovichi District

Единый день безопасности дорожного движения в Бешенковичском районе

March 27, 2025

Unified Road Safety Day in Beshenkovichi District

On March 28, Beshenkovichi District, like all of Belarus, will host a unified road safety day under the slogan "Drive According to the Rules!". Senior Inspector of the Traffic Police Department of the Beshenkovichi District Department of Internal Affairs, Alexander Kazak, emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the safe use of personal mobility devices such as bicycles, electric scooters, gyroscooters, and monowheels.

Key recommendations for users of personal mobility devices:

— Ensure the device has functional brakes and handlebars.
— Use protective gear (helmet, knee pads).
— Travel on bike paths or sidewalks, without obstructing pedestrians.
— Cross the roadway according to the rules for cyclists, using pedestrian crossings.
— Maximum speed is up to 25 km/h.
— It is prohibited to operate the device while intoxicated.

Rules for pedestrians using mobile devices:

— Cross the road at a walking pace.
— Move along the roadway in areas with speed limits.
— Children under 14 years of age may only travel in pedestrian and residential zones.

Prohibitions:

— Transporting passengers without special equipment.
— Releasing the handlebars while in motion.
— Dangerous maneuvers on the roadway.

Use reflective elements and a headlight during dark hours for better visibility and accident prevention.

"ZARA"