Cycling safety

Police Cologne
Police Cologne
Cycling safety
On this page we inform you about the work of the police in the field of cycling
Traffic accident prevention
Traffic

Since the beginning of the year, over 200 cyclists have been seriously injured in traffic accidents in Cologne and Leverkusen. As in previous years, Police Commissioner Uwe Jacob has declared the issue of cycling to be a priority for the authority in the media.

 

Cycling safety
Actions and interesting facts
Cycling safety
Actions and interesting facts

  • Yes to the helmet - because life is beautiful

    Back in 2019, the Traffic Directorate raised awareness of the preventability of serious head injuries with the "Yes to helmets - because life is beautiful" campaign. Here too, the response was very positive thanks to the participation of colleagues and members of the public.

    Your opinion is in demand

    The Cologne police would like to know from you: Where do dangerous situations occur in road traffic?

    Children on the move safely

    Children aged 10 and over should ride their bikes on cycle paths and roads - this means they leave the safe area of the sidewalk. The road safety advisors often find that children of this age are still unable to cope.
Cycling safety
Actions and interesting facts

  • Keeping cycling areas free

    "The cycle lane is not a parking space" was the motto of the first focus of the 2019 campaign. Blocked cycle lanes take up vital space for cyclists - it is important to set a good example and intervene consistently.

    Side clearance

    The road safety work of the Cologne police has focused on this target group for years.

    Abbiegen

    Rad Fahrende und zu Fuß Gehende werden häufig von abbiegenden Kraftfahrzeug Führenden nicht rechtzeitig gesehen. Verkehrsunfälle mit Schwerverletzten oder gar getöteten Menschen sind die Folge. Daher ist es der Polizei Köln ein Anliegen, auch hier gemeinsam mit unseren beteiligten Netzwerkpartnern w...
Cycling safety
Actions and interesting facts
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