Police cars, a rollover simulator, a video recorder, road rescue equipment, first-aid demonstrations, shocking photographs from road accidents, activities using alcohol and drug goggles, quizzes for children and many other attractions were prepared by the Lubin County Police Headquarters together with Cuprum Arena shopping centre, all with the aim of reducing the number of road accidents and increasing safety on the roads.
Anyone interested could view shocking photographs from road accidents and read about the main causes of road incidents with tragic consequences.
The rollover simulator proved to be an undeniable attraction as well as a humbling lesson, showing how important it is to wear seat belts, secure objects inside the car and drive more slowly in accordance with the regulations.
Female police officers from the social prevention team organised competitions and activities for children about road safety (all the children received prizes).
The State Fire Service in Lubin also joined the efforts to reduce the number of road incidents, making it possible to see a fire engine and road rescue equipment, including shears for cutting through car bodywork. Everyone could lift a piece of equipment of their choice and see how hard firefighters have to work to help accident victims.
Employees of the State Sanitary Inspection in Lubin provided alcohol and drug goggles, which were also a major attraction. People who put on the goggles and had to complete an obstacle course unanimously said it was a useful lesson in how difficult it is to move along a designated course while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The emergency medical service also joined our campaign. Qualified, active-duty paramedics gave instructions on how to behave at the scene of an accident, how to deal with a victim and how to respond properly. Their invaluable advice surely helped increase participants’ awareness of how to save and preserve human life. The paramedics provided three dummies on which participants could practise and learn first aid. Both adults and children were eager to take advantage of these lessons.
Naturally, a police car was also present, allowing children to feel like real police officers while parents could ask questions concerning road traffic. Every campaign participant received a scented heart to hang on the interior rear-view mirror and remember the safety not only of themselves but also of their loved ones.
The “Stop road maniacs” campaign has one goal: to increase road safety and reduce road accidents.
KPP Lubin/ii