Western Cape launches Junior Traffic Training Centre

The Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Mobility MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie launched the Junior Traffic Training Centre yesterday.

The centre was launched at Nederburg Primary School in Paarl.

The purpose of the centre is to educate young learners about road safety in a play environment.

Children can practice crossing a road safely, being cautious of traffic as a cyclist, and interacting with pedestrians as a motorist without exposure to the dangers of real traffic situations.

Mackenzie says they will continue to ensure road safety and help reduce the number of children who are hurt or killed on the roads.

Minister Mackenzie said, “This is the 36th Junior Traffic Training Centre that our Mobility Department’s Road Safety Management team has launched across the Western Cape. Each one of these Training Centres is a demonstration of our commitment to road safety and reducing the number of children who are hurt or killed on the roads. I trust that this facility will enable young learners to become experts in road safety and motivate them to educate their families and communities about how to look out for all the other people using the road.”

Premier Alan Winde said, "We must start educating our children from early in their lives to behave responsibly on our roads. By raising awareness while they are young, we can develop future generations of responsible road users, and in doing this we can prevent and reduce tragedies. With this Junior Traffic Training Initiative, we are making road safety relatable, immersive and, more importantly, fun for our children. There is no bigger priority than keeping children safe, whether at school, home or in public places like roads. We are investing a lot of resources into seeing that our youth are indeed safe wherever they go. I hope what they learn can even be passed on to their parents, guardians and other adults."

 

Done by: Alungile Njemla